Drivers are using two everyday kitchen items to remove stubborn oil stains from their driveways, saving money and time. Here's how: Cleaning experts recommend using baking soda to treat the stain on the concrete. It's highly absorbent and effectively removes any moisture after application. All you need to do is cover your oil stain with a thick coating of baking soda and leave it to soak for half an hour. Then, use a bristle brush to scrape the stain away and spray everything with water to remove the baking soda. If baking soda isn’t successful, then try fighting the discoloration with dish soap. It’s the same method with covering the stain with soap and using a brush with firm bristles to scrub it. Leave the stain for an hour to sit and then use hot water to remove any residue. For both tricks, you can repeat the steps if they don’t work the first time. As winter approaches, drivers are also looking for ways to get rid of ice in their driveways in minutes. The buildup of ice on the road can be dangerous but icy patches aren’t easy to clear. One expert has shared a tip that will save you from ice melting salt, which only wreaks rusty havoc. An everyday gardening tool that’s likely already in your garage is unmatched at breaking up thick ice and doing away with compacted snow. Heated driveway systems make for a truly effortless cleanup at the touch of a button, but prospective purchasers are warned that online estimates typically undercut the true cost. For uncompacted snow and ice that’s already broken up, a leaf blower can clear your driveway with no back-breaking shoveling involved. Various all-natural alternatives include sand, spent coffee grounds, wood ash, alfalfa fertilizer, and more. These products both add traction and can kickstart the melting process by absorbing heat from the sun.
