Some enviornmentally friendly tips to get rid of ice on driveway and sidewalks

While pondering the warm,windy weather, warm, windy and ice coated driveways I decided to look at alternatives to get rid of the ice buildup.

One article was from a guy in Sweden, who uses the branches from the ground to put under his tires when he got stuck. He then uses sea salt to put on top of the ice, he tried other types of salt but had many problems associated with the salt. He also stated that sea salt mixed with sand melted the ice quickly.

Another way to get rid of the ice is the old fashion way of using ice chipper not a shovel. Ice chippers are designed to break up ice faster than a shovel, making your job easier.

There is a de-icer with calcium magnesium acetate, which is more environmentally friendly than regular rock salt, which will do the job of getting rid of that ice.

If all else fails and you need to get out of your driveway, spread unused kitty litter. The kitty litter will create traction for the car, draw heat from the sun to melt the ice quicker.

For more information:

Julia Jacobs- environmental outreach

518-358-5937

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