I live in the deep south. I am 34 wks pregnant and have difficulty walking and keeping my balance particularly on the steps in front of my home.
We have already had some temperatures that have dipped down into the teens this year and I suspect that probably this year we will have another ice storm.
My question is for you that live up north. What is the best things to put on my steps to help secure my hold if we are to have an ice storm this year? Sand, salt? Now I am specifically speaking of ice covering my steps not necessarily snow.
To be honest I have been very concerned about this since I have already been having such problems climbing them.
2006-12-09 02:22:32 · 7 answers · asked by egg_sammash 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, my steps are concrete.
2006-12-09 02:34:17 · update #1
If the steps are concrete and they weren't sealed, DO NOT put down rock salt. It will crack your steps over time. You can use fertilizer...it will actually melt the salt and green the grass around your steps. You can use kitty litter which will not melt the ice, but will give you grip. Other gripping products include sand. If you want to melt the ice, use Icy Melt (name brand) but use sparingly...because excessive use will also ruin your steps.
2006-12-09 02:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by mr_tasty_phlegm 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always wear boots or shoes that have some sort of grip or sole on the bottom of them, don't wear shoes that have smooth surfaced bottoms.
Always walk assuming that there is an unseen patch of ice. Don't run.
Use your arms to help you keep yourself balanced, don't carry heavy loads, and don't put your hands in your pockets.
Take short shuffling steps when you walk, curl your toes under and try to walk as flat footed as possible. Avoid marching and long strides.
Remove snow immediately from porch stoops, steps, walks, and driveways. Apply ice melter granules frequently to prevent the formation of ice patches. Use potassium based melter products, like Safe Step, to prevent damage to concrete, grass, carpets, floors, and vegetation. Always read the labels of ice melter products you buy to make sure that they are potassium based.
2006-12-09 11:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Salt. Buy a bag from Walmart or a hardware store. Provides good traction and melts ice.
Not table salt ....
2006-12-09 10:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by packman_132004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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"But I'll be right here in-case you ask a question I do know the answer to!!"
2006-12-09 10:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by joewillyneckbone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a mixture of sand and salt, you can buy from homedepot or lowes.
2006-12-09 17:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by J G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use cat litter
2006-12-09 10:27:15 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can use litter or salt!
2006-12-09 10:31:05 · answer #7 · answered by taybay23 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋