Clearing snow and ice
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Hints and tips for the best and safest way to clear snow and ice
- Wear warm clothes and footwear with good grip.
- Wear bright and visible clothing so drivers and other road users can see you.
- Try to clear snow and ice early. It's easier to clear loose snow and the sun will help melt ice.
- Clear a small path down the middle of the pavement for a safe surface to walk on then shovel from the centre to the kerbside. Don't block paths, driveways or drains.
- Use salt or sand to grit. Follow our
- Use ordinary table salt, buy bags of rock salt from DIY shops or find your nearest grit bin.
- Use more salt on steps and steep pathways.
- Sand gives a good grip, but won't stop the path from icing over.
- Salting areas before snow falls makes snow clearance easier not water as it will freeze.
- Do not use water to clear snow or ice as it will freeze.
- Find your nearest grit bin and how to use it.
