I Put This Life Hack to the Test That Claims to Keep Your Steps and Walkways From Refreezing

It took some time, but after a mild start to the winter, we took a big nosedive right into snow, then rain, then cold again.  The latest winter weather has temps in the 20s and teens.

That means that everything that has melted and is still in driveways, walkways, and sidewalks will be frozen solid, making just walking to your car a potential hazard. But I discovered a life hack a while back that will clear away your steps and walkways instantly.

Just mix one teaspoon of Dawn dishwashing liquid, a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, and half a gallon of hot or warm water. Pour that over your steps and walkways, and the ice will melt away and not refreeze.

I tried it myself and already had all the ingredients I needed.

I mixed two teaspoons of Dawn and 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol with a gallon of hot water and poured it over my steps after cleaning as much ice as I could. It made a soapy mess, so I was a little concerned I used too much soap.

I let it sit, and the next day we had more freezing rain. So for once, I was excited about that just because I wanted to see if this trick worked. Sure enough...

The next morning it was clear as could be and barely wet, while the untreated railing was coated with a thin layer of ice. No fears of slipping or falling here, so I'm going to be using the life hack all winter long.

I even heard from Brandon, who tried it after I shared this originally.

"So here I am chipping away to get the ice off my front steps two steps into it, my wife comes out and says let me show you what Jeff Parsons taught me on 97.9. As she dumped a gallon of whatever soap mixed with rubbing alcohol and hot water, and top two steps are clear in seconds. Thanks, Jeff. After my overweight self pounded on them for over an hour. It’s kind of like a sham. Wow, but wait there’s more. She tells me to step back and watch this. Look at them now clear as a whistle. I should listen to Q 97.9 more thanks to Jeff. Feel free to use this in your morning show and let’s see how many men out there say to their wives, you’re crazy that will never work."

Glad it worked Brandon. Don't forget, Lori and I are on 94.9 HOM now.

Here are Brandon's steps after he put the hammer and crowbar down and used the life hack.