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Salt or not to salt #891481

Asked January 10, 2025, 7:06 PM EST

Hello! I'm curious if there are ways to melt ice during the winter that are not harmful to the soil, plants, watershed etc. I want to make sure my sidewalks and driveway/steps are safe for folks with mobility concerns. Thanks!

Multnomah County Oregon

Expert Response

Thank you for your question, Mair.  Here is a very helpful Extension article addressing just that problem, and safe solutions:  https://extension.umd.edu/resource/melting-ice-safely/agnr.umd.edu/agnr.umd.edu/extension.umd.edu/resource/melting-ice-safely

Good luck!
An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 13, 2025, 4:01 PM EST

Hi! That link goes to a page that doesn't exist. Could you send another link or format? Thank you.

The Question Asker Replied January 13, 2025, 4:11 PM EST
Hmmm.  It looks like it was double-copies.  Try again:  https://extension.umd.edu/resource/melting-ice-safely/extension.umd.edu/resource/melting-ice-safely
An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 13, 2025, 4:17 PM EST
Double copied again.  https://extension.umd.edu/resource/melting-ice-safely  should work.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 13, 2025, 4:18 PM EST

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