- Slippery sidewalks are a hazard, especially at temperatures around zero degrees, and inappropriate footwear increases the risk of falling.
- There are simple home tricks to increase the grip of shoes, even those with smooth soles.
- Learn how to use plasters or hairspray to stop your shoes from slipping on ice!
Stick this on your shoes and they will stop slipping. A solution for icy sidewalks and black ice
Icy sidewalks, often not cleared of snow, turn into a dangerous trap. According to experts, the most difficult conditions do not occur when frosts reach several degrees. Hard frost dries and freezes moisture. Weather around zero degrees and snow and sleet is much more dangerous. Melting and freezing water turns into a slippery trap. It’s easy to have an accident in this weather. The key to safety on sidewalks is good footwear. Shoes are the basis of winter fashion. In winter, we should choose waterproof footwear with thick soles and boots. Such a surface does not slip and adds stability when walking. Unfortunately, not all of them are equipped with appropriate soles. Boots, ankle boots and even some snow boots often have smooth soles. In such a situation, home remedies for non-slip soles will come in handy.
Every woman knows that it is always worth having band-aids in your purse. In summer and spring they are effective against abrasions, and in winter they can be a solution to slippery shoes. All you need to do is stick two patches with a dressing crosswise to the sole. Remember to keep the sole clean and dry. Otherwise, the patches will not stick well. The matte surface of the plasters will increase friction, making the soles less slippery. Another solution for slippery shoes is regular hairspray. Just before leaving the house, spray your soles thoroughly with hairspray and wait for it to dry. Hairspray will create an invisible protective layer on the soles, which will increase…
Both the method with plasters and hairspray effectively improves the grip of shoes. However, it is worth remembering that these methods must be repeated before each time you go out for fresh air.
