My cement driveway is only a few months old. The company that did my driveway told me to NOT ever use salt on the driveway as it will ruin it. They told me to use catnip. I looked online and from what I read catnip doesn't do much other than make a huge mess. Sand was another option but once again, it doesn't actually melt the ice, just provides traction. Does anyone know any tried and true methods for de-icing? Thank you greatly !
I'm sure kitty litter would make a huge mess, so sand of course is an alternative just for traction.
I haven't used this, but saw it on Dragon's Den
http://www.ecotraction.com/productinfo.html#FAQ
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thanks for the reminder, I bought some of this for $1.00 for the big jug at the end of winter, my husband thought I was crazy coming home with 6 containers..Now to find them in the garage!!Quote:
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Our local pet store carries a salt-free de-icer that is safe for paws and all kinds of surfaces. I think its called Safe Paw
Catnip? haha I'm sure my cats would love us coming in from outside with that all over our boots. I was going to suggest sand but good point that it doesn't melt just provides traction. Thats what we used at the dog kennel I used to work at because salt is bad for pets to walk through and all the other melters that are pet safe are so expensive.
Boil a lot of hot water, and pour it on
Try using coffee grounds. the acidity of the grounds helps to melt the ice and its also gritty so you get traction
Have you tried windshield deicer?
Well the only thing I needed to use this year was an ice scraper on a few spots. This winter was mild, not much ice which was great !