How to Make a Sidewalk De-Icer
An icy sidewalk is very dangerous and can pose a serious hazard for you and your family. If the sidewalk outside your home is embedded in ice after a snow fall, you may make it safer by covering it with some sort of de-icer. Although a variety of chemical products are available for purchase in stores and online, you may make your own de-icer using simple household products. This homemade de-icer will not only melt threatening ice patches, but will also provide traction to help you avoid slips and falls. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Empty trash can
- Rock salt
- Cat litter
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Instructions
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Cover all affected areas on the sidewalk with rock salt.
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Apply granulated cat litter over all the rock salt to add extra traction and help avoid slipping.
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Pour warm water over the rock salt and cat litter to help speed up the de-icing process.
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