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Has this ever happened to you?<\/span><\/p>\n

You leave your home on a sunny, winter morning, with your car keys in one hand and a coffee thermos in the other. The next thing you know, you\u2019ve slipped on the icy sidewalk, and everything comes crashing down. You\u2019ve stained your shirt, injured your bottom, and lost your keys in the snow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dirty sidewalks are no joke!<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping the sidewalk clean does more than maintain a tidy appearance\u2014it also prevents safety hazards like slipping on ice. Here\u2019s how you can keep your sidewalks clean:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Salt them<\/b><\/h2>\n

If we can\u2019t prevent snow from falling, melting, then freezing again, then how do we prevent an icy sidewalk?<\/span><\/p>\n

Your best bet is to keep a package of sidewalk salt handy. This is usually made of calcium or sodium chloride. You can also try spreading sand to increase traction on the surface of the sidewalk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The sooner you take action, the better. An icy stretch of sidewalk is a disaster waiting to happen, either to you or to your unsuspecting mail carrier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shovel after a snowfall<\/b><\/h2>\n

A straw broom won\u2019t cut it in the midst of a Manitoba winter. Sure, you might be able to remove the top layer of debris, but a broom won\u2019t stand a chance against piles of snow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In other (warmer) parts of the world, a power washer will do the trick to hose down dirt. But in our snowy city, that water will soon freeze into ice, making the sidewalk even more dangerous than before!<\/span><\/p>\n

To cut through the buildup of a Winnipeg sidewalk, you\u2019ll need a heavy-duty shovel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not just any shovel will do. Look for one with an ergonomic handle to prevent muscle strain. Be sure to practice proper lifting techniques so that you don\u2019t injure your back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep an eye on the weather forecast<\/b><\/h2>\n

When you can anticipate the next snowfall, you can plan when you\u2019ll need to break out your trusty shovel again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And here\u2019s an insider tip: if you <\/span>apply salt <\/span>before<\/span><\/i> the snow falls<\/span>, it can help prevent a buildup of ice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two very different kinds of snow: freshly fallen, and packed down. The first kind is light, fluffy, and easy to lift with your shovel. The second is compact, heavy, and requires a lot of effort to remove.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shovel shortly after a snowfall so you don\u2019t have to go through that extra effort. If you watch the weather to see when it will snow next, you\u2019ll have an easier time keeping the sidewalks clean and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Schedule snow removal services<\/b><\/h2>\n

A messy sidewalk spells out problems for home and business owners. You don\u2019t want your family to slip on a patch of ice and injure themselves. And if clients lose their footing on the way to your front door, they may just turn around and take their business elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

For <\/span>snow removal in Winnipeg<\/span><\/a>, call Cleanr Property Maintenance. We\u2019ll keep your sidewalks in top shape! You won\u2019t need to worry about when it\u2019s going to snow next or if you have time to shovel this week\u2014leave it to us, and your sidewalks will look better than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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