# How to Melt Ice on a Hill Driveway
Hilly driveways are hazardous during the winter when ice forms on the concrete or asphalt. You will need to melt the ice and provide some traction at the same time so that the driveway can be used while the de-icing is progressing. You don’t need to use rock salt to melt the ice. You can use something that is eco-friendly and safe for environment and the surrounding vegetation.
Things You'll Need
- Wood ash
- Cat litter
- Ammonium sulphate fertilizer
- Bucket
- Gloves
Instructions
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Concrete Driveway
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Mix one part cat litter and two parts wood ash together in a bucket for melting ice on a concrete driveway.
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Put on gloves. Take handfuls of the mixture out of the bucket and sprinkle a thin layer over the entire driveway.
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Wait until the next day to check the ice. If you missed some areas, sprinkle a thin layer of mixture on the spots.
Asphalt Driveways
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Mix two parts ammonium sulphate granules and one part cat litter together in a bucket.
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Put on gloves. Grab handfuls of the fertilizer and cat litter mixture. Sprinkle the mixture over the ice on asphalt driveways when temperatures are -25 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer.
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Wait for 24 hours before checking the icy driveway. If you missed any icy spots, apply a thin layer of the mixture to the spots.
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