Out of Ice Melt? Alternatives That Work

A major snowstorm has just hit 1/3 of the country. Ice melt, shovels and more are sold out at stores everywhere.

Here are alternatives to ice melt:

• Sand — Sand absorbs sunlight, which can help melt snow and ice. It also provides good traction to help prevent slipping and falling.
• Baking Soda — Baking soda can lower the temperature of ice slowly turning it to water.
• Kitty Litter — Won’t melt ice but good for traction
• Epsom salt- Mix it with some sugar and some hot water for immediate results.
• Vinegar — Vinegar contains citric acid which could help melt snow and ice, but it may take a few applications.
• Sugar Beet Juice — This juice is environmentally friendly and lowers the melting point of ice and snow.
• Coffee Grinds — Coffee grinds absorb sunlight and can help give you a non-slip surface.
• Calcium Chloride — Calcium chloride works well in low temperatures, such as 0–30 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wood Ash — Wood ash can be used as a slow-acting melt solution.
• Alfalfa Meal — This is commonly used as a fertilizer. This can provide traction.
• Snow Melting Mats —Might not work immediately but an option