Due to the amount of ice and snow, travelling anywhere in the winter months suddenly becomes much more dangerous. The frequency and severity of accidents increases because of longer stopping distances. [However, the roads aren’t the only places that become more dangerous and accidents involving pedestrians also increase due to slipping and falling.~In addition pedestrians are more likely to suffer injuries from slipping and falling.~Likewise there is an increased number of accidents involving pedestrians who slip and fall negotiating dangerous surfaces.} You may be surprised to learn that a large percentage of accidents involving pedestrians actually happen on their own properties. This is due to the fact that many homeowners fail to use de-icing salt to maintain their property- Read on for three tips that will provide effective use of de-icing salt.

When to spread

Many people are often unsure when the right time to apply de-icing salt is. Is it best to spread before the snow or frost, or after? The most effective approach is to apply some before the weather gets bad so that it can begin acting as soon the inclement weather arrives. Although your location can impact on the optimum time to spread de-icing salt; 5.00pm is on average most suitable.

Snow shovelling

Many who awake to find freshly fallen snow will be tempted to throw some de-icing salt on top of it. Unfortunately this won’t really have any impact on making the snow melt. It is much wiser to get the shovel out and clear the snow this way. The snow shouldn’t be frozen to the path or drive providing you applied some salt the previous evening. You can now add some more de-icing salt if you think it is needed.

Careful spreading

When applying your de-icing salt try to spread it as evenly as you can to treat all of the area whilst not wasting any. Try your best to keep the salt away from your garden as if it gets on the lawn or flowers beds you may find that your greenery struggles to grow.