How to Remove Snow
If you get any amount of snow accumulation, you need to remove the white stuff from your property. You should use the proper tools and equipment to remove snow safely and efficiently from your walks and driveway. Here are some tips to use when removing snow. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Remove any rocks from walkways. Before you start removing snow, make sure there are no large objects in your path. You don't want something to get stuck in the snowblower and cause damage.
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Shovel away small amounts of snow. If the snow is light, you may only need a shovel to get rid of it. Place floor wax on the shovel to stop the snow from sticking to it. Bend your knees while shoveling in order to avoid back injuries.
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Use a snowblower for heavier snow. If you have more than a few inches, use a snowblower to remove the snow. These easy to use machines work like a lawn mower. You simply push the snowblower along and it shoots the snow off to the side.
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Hire a snowplow service. If you have a large area to remove snow from, it is wise to hire a professional to assist you.
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Throw down salt after snow removal. To prevent slipping on icy surfaces, place rock salt on walkways.
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Tips & Warnings
You should remove large amounts of snow from your roof as well. Heavy snows on a roof can cause major damage to a home.
A de-icer can also be used to remove snow from both the home and automobiles.
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reubs
Jan 04, 2011
Using Clean Deck Graphite is the answer. You should prepare all your snow removal equipment by using Clean Deck Graphite on the snow blower outlet chute and deflector, the scraper bar and on the shave plate and auger. It works great on snow plow blades and snow shovels also to prevent the build-up of wet snow. For regular snow removal, you only have to apply Clean Deck Graphite once a year vs. the other non-stick options which have to be applied every time you go out to use your snow removal equipment. Cleaning up after you are done is great also as the snow will not stick to your equipment if you coated everything properly. Any small residue left behind on the coated areas can be lightly rinsed off with a water hose. Just search online for the name of the product and you should be able to find it. It works great!!!
