How to keep your Driveway Safe during Winter?

Snow can make everything white and beautiful, but it can be dangerous at the same time; it can make your driveway, sidewalk, and roads unsafe. Ontario receives an average of 213cm of snowfall every year. Accumulation of snow and ice during these winter months can increase the risk of slipping and falling. It is important to clean your driveway and sidewalk frequently to keep your family, neighbours, and visitors safe.

4 Ways to keep your Driveway & Sidewalk Clean

With winter on the horizon, it is important to prepare for some best practices beforehand. Let's take a closer look at some of the winter driveway and sidewalk maintenance techniques.

Shoveling: One of the easiest and traditional ways to clear snow from your driveway or sidewalk is to shovel the snow. A durable shovel should be enough to help you clear the snow and it should last for a few seasons. It is important to be consistent in this method because snow can pile up and it can become difficult to clear these piles at once.

TIP: Make sure to shovel in the right posture to avoid any injury. Try using some cooking spray on the shovel to increase efficiency.

Snow Removal Services: Another way to keep your property safe during winter is to book snow removal services. If you have a big property or if you cannot shovel due to an injury or some other reason, it is highly recommended to book snow removal services.

Heated Driveway: A permanent solution to this problem is to invest in a heated driveway. A heated driveway will melt snow as soon as it touches the surface. This makes your job a lot easier and saves you a lot of time.

 Use Ice Melt Products: One of the best options to keep your driveway and sidewalk clean is to use ice melt products. Ice melt products include liquid calcium chloride, rock salt & deicers. These are very easy to use, and they can save you a lot of time as you don't have to shovel frequently. You can avoid slipping or falling by using these products which are designed specifically for Canadian winters.

Best Ice Melt for Winter

Draglam Salt is one of the top suppliers of ice melt products in Ontario. We are trusted by thousands of people for their winter deicing needs. We have various products like rock salt, sand & salt mix, Draglam treated salt, and liquid calcium chloride. Our salt products are available in bags and even in bulk! We have service available 24/7 during the winter months!

Contact us at:

Phone: 416.798.7050

Email: deice@draglamsalt.com