Winter will bring white splendour in the various regions of Germany again this year. As beautiful as the snow is when you sit on the sofa indoors with a hot chocolate, it also involves a lot of work.
Tips for shoveling snow
When you shovel snow, you should pay attention to the following things so that flicking does not become a torture.
- It is important that you protect yourself well against the cold. A warm jacket, winter boots, hat and gloves are mandatory.
- Sweep the sidewalk clean as soon as possible after snowfall. Otherwise, the snow is quickly trodden down and is much more annoying to clear.
- When clearing snow, keep your back at a 10-degree angle and bend your knees slightly. This is easy on the back. The shovel should be held by your body and then only move small amounts of snow. After 5-7 minutes, you should give yourself a break of 2-3 minutes.
- If the snow is already very compact, it is better to spread sand, if necessary in combination with road salt. Sand makes the smooth surface rough again.
- When sprinkling salt, you should wear gloves or use a shovel. Be sure to wash your hands after spreading salt, as road salt contains de-icing agents that are toxic to humans and nature. Therefore, only use road salt in small quantities, a handful of salt per square meter is enough!
- Store the road salt in a moisture-proof container. This will prevent the salt from starting to clump. The leftover salt can thus still be used next winter.
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