Don’t create a slippery situation.
As many of us can attest, this slick layer of ice can lead to nasty falls.
you gotta remove the ice from driveways and walks as quickly as possible to keep your family safe.
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Unfortunately,rock salt and other de-icerscan take time to work, especially on a cold, cloudy day.
Here’s how to use hot water to de-ice your drivewayand why you really shouldn’t.
For these reasons, applying chemical ice melts and mechanically removing ice are better solutions.
But sometimes ice is too thick and stubborn for removal, and ice melt products candamage your lawn.
You’ll also want a sturdy broom and either ice melt pellets or sand.
The former can help stop ice from reforming, while the latter creates traction.
Scoop the ice chunks into a pedestrian-free area like your lawn.
Sweep away excess water with your broom without letting it collect in another area of your driveway.
Once the pavement is clear and fairly dry, apply ice melt or sand.
verify downspouts don’t drain melting snow onto your driveway.
Regrade or fill in any low spots on the driveway so that snowmelt can drain away.
Remove snow promptly with a shovel or pay a service to do it for you.
Then apply a light layer of ice melt to prevent freezing or gritty sand to provide traction.
