How to remove ice from a driveway quickly and safely

If you endured heavy snowfall over the weekend, you’ll need to know how to remove ice from a driveway. Once snow starts to melt, it sometimes re–freezes overnight and becomes ice, which can be dangerous to both walk and drive on. That’s where knowing how to drive in the snow comes in handy.

If snow has covered your driveway and has turned to ice, you should remove it before attempting to drive away. This is imperative because driving on ice can result in you losing control of your vehicle and potentially having an accident. Don’t worry though — de-icing your driveway is a simple chore, which you can do with or without salt. Here’s what you need to do. 

How to remove ice from a driveway 

1. First of all, grab a metal shovel and remove any immediate snow from your driveway. This is best to do even if ice isn’t obvious at first as it may reveal a hidden layer underneath. Use a sturdy metal shovel for best results — we recommend the Portable Folding Snow Shovel from Trazon ($37.99, Amazon). If you’ve got a much longer driveway, you can alternatively use a snow blower.  

2. Once the ice is revealed, you should lay down some sand or kitty litter (yes, you read that right) where you plan to stand to give yourself some traction while you work.