How to Keep Your Driveway Snow- and Ice-Free This Winter

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This article was updated in December 2022.

The days are shorter, and the coats get heavier. Yep, it’s winter. Time to break out the shovels! For many of us, winter means snow and ice—two things our cars really hate on driveways. An ice-free driveway is safer for both vehicles and people, looks better, and will make your home the envy of the neighborhood.

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Considerations for Clearing Your Driveway of Ice and Snow

How do you keep your driveway, walks, and stairs safe and surefooted? It really depends on how large an area you need to clear, and how you want to do it. Environmental concerns are a consideration for some; pet paws are a worry for others. Damage to cars, concrete, and gutters can be a side effect of some ice melters. No matter your concerns, keep your driveway snow-free and safe this winter with one or more of these top-rated products.

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Single Stage Snow Blower

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All-Natural Winter Traction

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Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel

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Collin Morgan
Associate Commerce Editor
Collin Morgan is the Associate Commerce Editor at Hearst Autos, where he presents the best gear for your automotive endeavors.

Jon Langston
Senior Commerce Editor
The Senior Commerce Editor for Hearst Autos, Jon Langston is an avid motorcyclist and gear collector whose work has appeared in Men’s Journal, The Drive, Rider, Iron & Air, Cycle World, and more.

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