Ratings & Reviews for Project Source 25lb Pet Friendly Ice Melt with Scoop 25-lb Bucket(s) Natural Safer For Pets Ice Melt Granules
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What Customers Are Saying
This ice melt product appears to have mixed results. Many customers praised its effectiveness in melting snow and ice, describing it as working great and melting ice quickly. The product was also widely reported as being safe for pets. However, a significant number of customers had issues with the packaging, finding it very difficult to remove and requiring tools to open. Some customers even returned the product due to this problem. Additionally, a few customers had negative experiences, stating it did not work or clumped after being left in the rain, and there were isolated reports of the product causing irritation to pets' paws.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Stained Walkway and Sidewalk
Would Not RecommendWe won’t talk about the lid issue. Used one time and this is now what my walkway and sidewalk look like. This photo is from 3 days ago. I have put hot water on this, scrubbed it with no luck removing. Purchased 2 of these and returning both.
Easiest and Safest way to Open
Would Not RecommendSimply ask somebody at Lowe's Customer Service desk to open it on your way out. The entertainment potential is pretty good with this one.
Love this pet friendly ice melt. Works great and it’s not that expensive compared to others.
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Does the job and price is right
Would RecommendI read the reviews and they were so helpful on opening the bucket. I'm hoping that tight fitting lid keeps it moisture free over the summer so it doesn't clump and turn rocket hard. I came back to buy another bucket of it. Very pleased with this product.
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Ice melt
Melts ice
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HARD TO OPEN!
Would RecommendI read the reviews, saw the advice on how to open, and thought how bad can it be. It was pretty bad. I didn't injure myself in any way, the lid will go back on securely enough for time of usage, but it was a very difficult to get the lid completely off. This is a terrible design. Not a can of paint, so it doesn't need to be super secure and tight. I know that you want to keep moisture out, but there has to be a better way to design the lid for removal by the customer. Still it seems like a great...
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It's No Good if You Can't Open It
Would Not RecommendBought 2 of these buckets. Tried and tried to open one following the instructions given in review section. Didn't even begin to budge. Took a claw hammer to it but no luck. Went back again and tried a flat-head screwdriver-- still could not lift lid. Finally, I poked a hole in the lid and took metal shears and cut around the inside edge of the lid. That worked. It only took me a total of 45 minutes to get it open. The product works well. Next time I'll just start with the Sawzall and get it open...
Good Product...Horrible Packaging
Would Not RecommendI recommend that you go somewhere else to purchase a similar product. Reviews have highlighted the horrible packaging for this product, but I decided to take a chance. The manufacturer's how to open instructions should state: (1) Cut a 4x4 post to a length slightly below the height of the tear off tab (~ 10 inches) (2) Tear off plastic tab in side of bucket (3) Using a 42" or longer pry bar and the 4x4 post for leverage, insert the end of the pry bar under the lid. (4) Have a helper hold down ...
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Let me help with the lid opening issue
Would RecommendI believe I can help most of you with this lid issue. It took me 20 seconds to open it. There’s a tab on the side of the bucket by the lid, remove it. Take a flat head screw driver and run it along the inside of the lid and go around the entire thing. I had my screw driver facing sideways and I was letting the circle of the lid guide it around. Make sure you’re under the lid. You’ll hear little cracking sounds of it separating and once you do a full rotation it will easily open up. It’s not the...
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Doesn’t lump up and get hard
Does a good job for keeping ice away enjoy the fact that has a scooper inside of the bucket and you do not have to purchase a separate one
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You'll need a hammer...
Would Not RecommendGood product but wow this packaging. I had to break it open with a hammer. Please read other reviews prior to purchasing. If you have the strength of Thor, you may be OK.
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FORGET IT! BUCKET WON'T OPEN.
Would Not RecommendI bought this two years before and ice melt was good BUT the design of this bucket SUCKS! Can't access ice melt. Great gag if Candid Camera was still around. Broke nails, fingers and hands hurt, and now I need to put all my tools away. Need to return or drill lid or blow up lid!!!!!!
I am sorry for the experience that you had with this packaging. Here are the opening instructions direct from the pail manufacturer that may be helpf...
Don’t buy this product.
The product worked on the snow and ice as it should have. The top was difficult to remove it had to be ruined to remove. No instructions as how to remove the pails cover. I would not recommend purchasing this product.
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Let is snow.
Would RecommendLoved the small scoop for spreading onto driveway and sidewalk. Worked great even in colder weather
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Thank you for your review. To open this pail, begin by breaking the tab on the side of the lid. Next, it may be helpful to take a flat screwdriver an...