Safe Ice remover for cement sidewalks

Question

My cement sidewalks are very icy this year.  What can I use on them that will not hurt the grass adjacent to the sidewalk?

Answer 1

You can always use salt, that being said salt over time does tend to corrode and damage woods and metals….. But I have heard that cat litter is a better and a lot cheaper alternative. I’m not sure if it actually melts the ice but it will give more traction for walking.

Answer 2

check out calcium cloride, bought it in a bucket at Sam's.........read the label...........cat litter is good to get your car out of an ice patch, but after that it gets real messy and gets in your house.