after shoveling snow, how do you keep the snow from sticking to the shovel?

Question

when I throw the snow, sometimes snow sticks to it and i have to hit it on the ground to get it off.

Answer 1

Try either Pam, or WD40. Although Pam would probably work better.

Answer 2

Keeping the shovel outside in the cold helps. That way the snow doesn't warm up when it hits the shovel and stick. Otherwise you could use parafin wax, which I believe you can find in craft stores, and rub it on the shovel. Any spray on lubricant would likely work as well, although I don't know how long it would last.

Answer 3

Make sure you are using a clean shovel. Remove all dirt, grime from the shovel and scour it down with steel wool when you are done.

Then put something to keep the shovel non-sticking. Any non-stick spray would do well. Also, oiling the shovel before you start each time works great.

Do this on a regular basis to keep all tools from rusting, sticking, or getting snow / dirt on them.

Answer 4

Spray the shovel with Pam before you start

Answer 5

Almost any spray lubricant. Lowes has a really good one it's what is called food grade silicone spray. Not harmful around food. I spray my mower deck to keep the grass from sticking to it. It's usually back by the hand tools. Once silicone dries it is hard finish as opposed to vegetable spray that gets sticky.

Answer 6

spray the shovel with WD 40 or PAM vegetable spray

Answer 7

If you ski, a soft ski wax works fine also. (Snow only sticks for me if it is fairly warm.) I would avoid grease if you are shovelling onto garden beds. It does not rot quickly.

Answer 8

A good plastic shovel is best and spray it with silicon

Answer 9

Food Grade Silicone Lubricant Lowes