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How to melt snow and ice

Get ready for winter – after all it comes every year!

Snow removal with shovels, snow blowers, and snow plows will remove the bulk of the winter snow and the sun will typically melt ice but for those areas where persistent slippery ice forms, you may need to bring in something to melt the ice.

Ice melting comes in the form of chemical reactions like:

Some of these chemicals can damage concrete and are bad for pet paws. Other options are electric heat or propane heat.

Here are some examples of ice-melting products on the market.

Safe Paw -100% Safe for Pet People Property Planet, No Salt No Chloride,Vet Approved-Safe for Cat & Dog Paws, Non-Toxic No Concrete Damage

Roof Snow Deicing Heating Cable, Built-in Thermostat Self Regulating Heating Cable, 120V, 7.5 Watts/Ft, Heavy Duty for Roof Snow Melting Elimination Ice Dams and Water Mains Freeze Protection (50 Ft)

Summerstep Home SM11x30C-RES Residential Snow Melting Heated Stair Mat, Anti-Slip, Keep Your Snowy Stairs Safe This Winter (Includes 1 Heated Stair Mat), Black

YaeTek Improved Portable Propane Weed Torch Burner Fire Starter Ice Melter Melting with 3 Nozzles and Hose