As the Northeast coast begins to dig out from one of the most punishing winter storms in years, it’s tempting to experiment with viral hacks to make the process somewhat less tedious. However, experts have warned against turning to that one essential that’s likely hiding in your kitchen cupboard: Cooking oil.
At an initial glance, the idea behind the ‘non-stick driveway’ trick is simple. By coating the surface of a driveway or the blade of a snow shovel with cooking oil or non-stick spray, some claim snow and ice won’t bond as easily to the ground, making shovelling quicker and less physically demanding.
