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elleng

(130,895 posts) Sat Jan 23, 2016, 06:57 PM Jan 2016

For icy steps and sidewalks in freezing conditions,

mix 1 teaspoon of Dawn dishwashing liquid, 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, and 1/2 gallon hot/warm water, and pour over walk ways.

They won't refreeze, or eat at the concrete as salt does.

From a friend.

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For icy steps and sidewalks in freezing conditions, (Original Post) elleng Jan 2016 OP

Sounds like that science. This is MURKA! dammit underpants Jan 2016 #1

wow that was amazing overkillapalooza.... steve2470 Jan 2016 #9

Overkillapalooza. LOL underpants Jan 2016 #11

I've seen this suggestion on Pinterest snacker Jan 2016 #2

I'm in south central PA and the snow is over my horses hocks... haikugal Jan 2016 #3

Doesn't work. KentuckyWoman Jan 2016 #4

Or, mix one part whiskey, one part ice. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2016 #5

This works! DawgHouse Jan 2016 #7

Or awoke_in_2003 Jan 2016 #8

For icy steps Long Island Ice Tea, and a comfortable chair, or steps and walks? HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #6

Kitty litter. eppur_se_muova Jan 2016 #10

underpants

(182,791 posts)

1. Sounds like that science. This is MURKA! dammit

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jan 23, 2016, 07:08 PM

Jan 2016

steve2470

(37,457 posts)

9. wow that was amazing overkillapalooza....

Reply to underpants (Reply #1)

Sun Jan 24, 2016, 12:09 AM

Jan 2016

if the turkey didn't turn into one big lump of carbon, I'd be surprised. I didn't have the patience to watch the whole thing.

underpants

(182,791 posts)

11. Overkillapalooza. LOL

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #9)

Sun Jan 24, 2016, 04:39 AM

Jan 2016

Yes but think about how quickly you could clear a driveway.

I have a LOT of digging to do later today.

snacker

(3,619 posts)

2. I've seen this suggestion on Pinterest

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jan 23, 2016, 07:10 PM

Jan 2016

I'm not in the blizzard's path today, but will keep this in mind for the next storm. If anyone tries it, please keep us updated as to whether or not it works. I'm curious. Thanks.

haikugal

(6,476 posts)

3. I'm in south central PA and the snow is over my horses hocks...

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jan 23, 2016, 07:19 PM

Jan 2016

She was walking around in it wondering what the heck was going on...lol we have over 24 inches and it's still coming down.

I thank you and I'll try this...

KentuckyWoman

(6,679 posts)

4. Doesn't work.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jan 23, 2016, 07:20 PM

Jan 2016

We tried it once. Refroze overnight.

They use potassium or calcium now. Doesn't eat up the pavement and come spring the plants actually appreciate it. Supposedly in a commercial sense (as in treating roadways) it's better for the environment as far as water run off as well.