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Green Ways To Efficiently Clean After a Blizzard Winter storm Jonas just hit the DC Metro area this past weekend.  For those that live in an apartment building or community, the entire apartment team works hard to clear off sidewalks and pathways for resident safety.  However, those that live in apartment communities still might need to clear of their cars if they park in open lots. Below are a few tips for green, easy snow removal: 1) Skip the rock salt : Nothing is worse for the environment than rock salt which seeps into the roads and soil, damaging plans and ecosystems.  Instead, try natural ice melting products such as alfalfa meal and coffee grinds . 2) Create natural traction for your vehicle : If your car is stuck, try sprinkling some natural products that create traction without damaging the environment.  Natural products include sand or even kitty litter.  While these products won't melt the ice, they do increase the heat around snow and ice and add p...

Simple, Eco-Friendly Tips To Clean and Care for a Vehicle Living in an apartment building or community allows for many conveniences that individuals who live in a single family or town home do not experience. During the winter, some people need to shovel out their sidewalks and driveways; but by living in an apartment community, the dedicated team members and maintenance staff does that task for the residents!  You save a lot of time and energy by being able to get to your car with ease. If your apartment community has an outdoor parking lot, however; you might want to remember some green tips for maintaining, cleaning, and scraping the ice and frost from your car: 1)  Natural Ways To Prevent Frost: It is easy to prevent ice from forming on your car windows without harmful chemicals before a big winter storm hits.  If you know a snow storm is coming through your area, try to prevent ice and frost on your car by rubbing it with a salt-water soaked sponge or soft cloth the ...