Slippery Driveways: Oh No!

1/14/2022 (Permalink)

Mixed snow and rain weather conditions can be nasty for the roads and your driveway. Making your daily commute to work on bad roads forces you to slow down and be careful. Once you make your way back home, the responsible homeowner in you will make you want to clear your driveway of all obstructions. If you’ve lived in Maine for a few winters, there’s no doubt you know how to handle them. For our readers who haven’t witnessed a Maine winter, here are some tips to clear your driveway.

• Clear Off Loose Snow
  • Shoveling the snow is obviously the first step in clearing your driveway. However, there’s a good chance that the snow at the bottom has melted and froze. Making it a chore to deal with.

• Spread Rock Salt on Exposed Ice
  • Scoop up the salt with a plastic cup and slowly shake it out over the surface of the driveway. Don't pile too much salt on any specific spot.

• Shovel Ice Once Melted

• Depending on the temperature, the ice may be able to be shoveled in as a little as 10 minutes. Shovel the ice and toss it away from the driveway.
• You can also use a squeegee to remove watery slush so that it doesn't re-freeze into a thin layer of slippery ice.