How to Melt Ice From a Large Driveway

Rising and falling temperatures in wintertime result in snow melting and then freezing into ice. Removing ice from any surface can be a challenge that requires effort to resolve. A large driveway requires more time and effort, but you can melt ice on your large driveway with a combination of techniques that is both effective and a bit more environmentally friendly than traditional rock salt.

Broom
Shovel
Bucket
2 pounds magnesium chloride
2 pounds playground sand
Wooden spoon
1/2-cup measuring cup

Instructions

- 1
  Prepare the driveway surface by sweeping or shoveling snow off the ice. Remove as much snow as possible so your ice melt can be applied directly to the ice.
- 2
  
  Sand makes ice melt last longer and helps melt ice.
  
  Fill a large bucket with 2 pounds of magnesium chloride and 2 pounds of playground sand. Stir the two ingredients together with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed.
- 3
  Scoop out 1/2 cup of the magnesium chloride and sand mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 cup over 3 square yards. Repeat this process to provide coverage for your entire driveway.
- 4
  Allow your ice melt mixture to sit on the ice for 20 to 30 minutes. Break up melting ice with your shovel so it can be removed.
- 5
  Sweep off the driveway to remove the last of the ice chunks and moisture from the melted ice.

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