Clearing ice 

 

• One challenge that many people face is clearing ice from their properties in the winter. I like to approach this in several steps. First, I use a plastic shovel to remove easy-to-remove snow from an area. Next, I use a mattock to scrape off further snow or ice. If clients don’t mind it, I will use the mattock to gently pry away packed snow and ice. If they are worried about scratching the stone underneath, I will only use the tool to scrape the top layer of snow and ice and try to minimize touching the area underneath entirely. Next, I apply a thin layer of rock salt to the entire area. I return the following day to repeat the process until all ice is cleared or no longer constitutes a slip hazard.