It’s a beautiful time of year, but it also means a greater risk of falling on stairs or driveways that are icy. If you don’t end up with plaster, you must now be especially careful, also on your own property.
Don’t forget to protect yourself against an accident while on holiday. In weather like this, with low temperatures and freezing precipitation, regularly clear snow and ice from the stairs and driveway in front of the house. This will make you feel safer. And without any use, which often leaves permanent white marks.
Not everyone wants to use chemical deicing agents, such as sodium chloride or calcium chloride, among others. due to traces or plant safetyand not everyone can afford carbamide (urea), which does not have such a destructive impact on the environment.
For this reason People are looking for alternative home remedies for slippery driveways or stairs. One of the best, cheap solutions is to use baking soda to combat icingwhich is safer than salt, is more ecological and does not cause such strong corrosion, and is less damaging to concrete and pavers.
Baking soda is a fine powder that has primarily mechanical effects. Melts ice slowly (especially at low temperatures) but effectively and may slightly improve traction, increase frictionwhich reduces the risk of falling on an icy sidewalk after using it. Importantly, it does not leave stains or white marks.
An interesting solution for icy stairs and driveways, which may also prove effective, is the use of fireplace ash.. This is not a joke, but a clever trick to increase the adhesion of the substrate.
Additionally This one also attracts sunlight due to its dark color, which helps the ice thaw fasterand it is natural and therefore safe for plants.
You can also prevent icing, using non-slip mats. They are cheaper than professional systems for heating driveways or stairs, and they can be placed in many places, providing a stable surface even during heavy snowfall.
Most anti-slip mats are frost resistant. So they won’t break quickly, but you will be able to move on them safely due to the built-in protrusions that increase grip.
