Consumer Ice Tips! (Provided by the IPIA) 

Using only Crystal Clear

Having a Party? Follow these guidelines for success:

In cocktails, soda or wine, plan for 8 oz of ice per person. Make sure the dispensing container (ice bucket) is clean and sanitary. Ice is a Food and can harbor bacteria from an un-sanitized container.

To cool cans or bottles, 8-10 pounds of ice per case  keeps them cold for 6-8 hours

To cool a half-barrel of beer, 40-50 pounds of ice keeps it cold for 6-8- hours.

For high temperatures and humidity, be sure to get and extra bag or two!

When handling ice a clean and sanitized ice scoop should be used. No bare hands please!

For Blender drinks, use the recommended amount of ice. Make sure again, that the blender is clean and sanitized and that the ice is not transferred to the blender with bare hands please!

For a tailgate party, have lots of ice on hand with separate coolers for the food and the ice. Have enough ice to keep the food properly chilled until you are ready to cook. Keep the drink ice separate too, so that people aren't using the ice that has been in contact with hands, cans, and other unsanitary items.

Ice has many other uses:

Ice Therapy: Place some ice cubes in a plastic bag and wrap with a thin towel before placing it directly on the area to be treated.

Hydration: It's easier to stay hydrated when your beverages are chilled with quality ice. Or some just simply let the bag of IPIA member ice melt to taste the refreshing clean water.

Under stress?  Chew some crystal clear IPIA member ice! No, it won't hurt your teeth, but it sure will taste good and refresh your mind and senses!

Refrigeration Of course, this one everyone knows. Nothing beats ice to keep your beverages and food cool and preserved for that outing at the beach, park, etc. It doesn't hurt to keep your storage coolers clean and sanitized as well.  Just in case!