How to Keep the Driveway Clear of Ice

Remove snow promptly when it accumulates on the driveway. Choices for snow removal include shoveling, using a snow blower or hiring a snowplowing service to remove the snow for you. If only a dusting of snow accumulates, you might use a push broom or sprinkle ice melt to clear the driveway.

Apply the ice melt product evenly over the surface of the driveway in areas where puddles form or where water remains on the driveway. You can also use ice melt to remove 1- to 2-inch snow accumulations without shoveling or plowing.

Maintain the driveway throughout the winter to ensure that ice does not develop. As snow melts and refreezes, ice often forms. This can occur even without recent snowfalls, especially if wind blows snow onto your driveway. Check the driveway daily and apply ice melt to eliminate ice. Another alternative is to break up the ice with an ice pick and then shovel away the ice pieces with a snow shovel.