{"id":5369,"date":"2016-02-05T16:10:38","date_gmt":"2016-02-05T16:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/los-angeles-ca-puroclean-huntington-park-new\/blog\/how-to-shovel-snow-properly\/"},"modified":"2018-07-02T15:42:36","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T15:42:36","slug":"how-to-shovel-snow-properly","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/los-angeles-ca-puroclean-huntington-park\/blog\/how-to-shovel-snow-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shovel Snow Properly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: left;height: 208px;margin: 10px 20px;width: 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/2.20Shovel.png\" alt=\"\" \/>When our driveways are covered in snow, we either remove the snow with snow blowers or &#8211; the old school way &#8211; using shovels. Although shoveling snow can be a difficult task, it can be accomplished easily with proper guidance. The following tips will help you shovel snow safely and efficiently:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If possible, plan to <strong>push<\/strong> the snow using a shovel designed for this purpose. Pushing snow is much less physically demanding than lifting.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you have to lift snow, choose a shovel that has a <strong>bend on the handle<\/strong> which will help prevent back injuries.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Pick a <strong>plastic<\/strong> shovel instead of a metal one to reduce lifted weight.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Plan to shovel snow as soon as the snowfall settles, but not at night. Do it <strong>early in the day<\/strong>, when the snow is lighter and less compact.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Dress in light<\/strong> <strong>layers<\/strong> and choose clothing that allows easy movement. Don\u2019t forget to also wear gloves, a hat and proper boots.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Prepare your body<\/strong> for the physical work. Stretch your muscles and focus on your back, arms and legs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Spread <strong>salt<\/strong>, <strong>sand<\/strong> or <strong>kitty litter<\/strong> on the ground if it\u2019s slippery. This will provide traction for your boots.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Protect your back<\/strong> at all times when shoveling snow:\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Keep one hand close to the blade and the other close to the tip of the handle.<\/li>\n<li>Use your leg muscles to lift the snow, instead of your back.<\/li>\n<li>Bend your knees to get lower, keep your back straight and hold the shovel close to your body.<\/li>\n<li>Shovel small loads of snow at a time to reduce the effort.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid tossing snow. Instead, walk towards the area where you deposit the snow and then discard it calmly.<\/li>\n<li>If you must throw snow, don\u2019t twist your body. Step towards the area you want to throw, and throw the snow when your feet are facing that area.<\/li>\n<li>Take short breaks frequently and drink water to keep hydrated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Also remember that you must remove snow from your roofs. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/how-safely-remove-snow-roofs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these tips<\/a> to learn how to safely remove snow from roofs. For professional fire, water and mold restoration services, contact your local PuroClean office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When our driveways are covered in snow, we either remove the snow with snow blowers or &#8211; the old school way &#8211; using shovels. 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