How to Melt Ice on Paved Walkways

Icy walkways and driveways can make winter a dangerous time of year. Slipping and falling is a common occurrence around the home and could lead to sprained and broken bones. Protect yourself and your loved ones by melting the ice in an eco-friendly way without the harmful effects regular rock salt has on your pavement.

Shovel
Baking soda
Sand

Instructions

- 1
  Shovel as much snow and ice as you can off of the walkway. This will make it easier to find the ice and begin melting it.
- 2
  Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda wherever the icy patches are. The baking soda will melt the ice but not cause any damage to the pavement like salt can.
- 3
  Sprinkle the area with sand after the melting process has begun. This will create traction and prevent any slipping or falling on the ice.

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