The salt will eventually eat through the concrete surfaces, such as walkways and garage floors, creating unattractive pits and a stained appearance. It is important to neutralize this salt on your concrete surfaces to prevent long term damage.
Things You Will Need
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Spray the concrete surfaces with warm water to neutralize and dissolve as much salt as possible. To prevent icing, wait for a warm, sunny day so the moisture will evaporate and not freeze on the concrete. If waiting for a warm day isn't practical, brush off as much of the liquid as possible after cleaning the cement. A thick, absorbent mop will also be effective in removing excess moisture. There are also cleaners for salt meant to be used in sub-zero temperatures.
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Scrub the concrete thoroughly with a stiff brush to remove stubborn salt debris. Continue scrubbing and spraying the concrete surface until you're confident that the surface is clean.
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Repeat this process as often as possible throughout the winter to prevent long term damage to your concrete floors and walkways.
The Drip Cap
- In the winter months, salt used to de-ice roads and walkways makes its way on to your shoes, tires and vehicle undercarriage.
- Spray the concrete surfaces with warm water to neutralize and dissolve as much salt as possible.
- If waiting for a warm day isn't practical, brush off as much of the liquid as possible after cleaning the cement.