Although the beauty of freshly fallen snow is picturesque, it is often associated with the difficult task of removing it. Driveways in particular require immediate attention to ensure safety and accessibility. For years, the humble shovel has been the hero of this task, but there is another way.
Whether you live in an area that gets snow every winter or not, it is very important to know how to remove snow from your driveway without using a shovel. The good news is that even if you don’t have a shovel (or have one but prefer not to), there are many other effective ways to remove snow from your driveway.
Salt
There’s a reason cities hire salt trucks to spread layers of the product as winter approaches. Rock salt works by lowering the freezing point of snow so that it begins to melt when it comes into contact with the ground. You will need approximately 340g of salt for a 20m long driveway, so make sure you have enough before the snow arrives.
Warm water
If the temperatures rise or it snows, use a water hose and spray the snow as it falls to prevent it from piling up on the driveway. Sprinkle sand on the ground to provide additional traction and prevent ice from sticking. If you don’t have a hose, fill a bucket or watering can with hot water, dishwashing liquid and ½ cup rubbing alcohol and pour the mixture onto the driveway. This will help melt the ice and remove any underlying layers of ice.
Leaf blower
This procedure is best used in dry, fluffy snow by setting the leaf blower to the highest speed and blowing the excess snow from the driveway. This method usually works well for snow that is less than 1 inch thick – if it’s more than that, it may be too heavy for the leaf blower to remove.
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