How to Keep Walkways and Porches Free of Ice and Snow
In the winter, one of the main causes of injuries such as breaks and strains is ice and snow on walkways and porches. These are accidents that can be prevented if you take a few minutes to prepare theses areas for the ice and snow before the bad weather moves in. Preparing for the winter weather in advance can save you a lot of time and effort. This nasty mess will melt away on its own much faster if it even sticks at all and you won’t have to deal with shoveling snow and trying to burst up ice.
Start by paying attention to the weather so you won’t be caught off guard. When you know there is a chance of freezing rain, snow or ice, you can use a de-icing compound such as rock salt on these areas to prevent the ice and snow from sticking and they won’t need to be cleaned off later. You can also sprinkle sand on these areas to keep them from getting slick and freezing over.
Porches and walkways are colder and will freeze over much faster than the actual lawn. This makes it very dangerous for you to maneuver around the outside of your home. It’s also the main reason why so many people are injured each winter simply from walking around outside or trying to walk to their vehicles.
Taking the time to implement a few safety precautions can make your lawn a safer place in the winter. You may even want to place these products on your driveway as well. This way, you don’t have to worry about slipping and falling when you need to get back out on the road.