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Thread: How can I effectively de-ice my concrete driveway without using salt?

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    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 !
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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Natalka View Post
    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


    Thank you !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Natalka View Post
    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
    interesting
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    Quote Originally Posted by Natalka View Post
    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
    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!!
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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
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    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.
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    Boil a lot of hot water, and pour it on
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    Try using coffee grounds. the acidity of the grounds helps to melt the ice and its also gritty so you get traction

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    Have you tried windshield deicer?

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    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 !

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