This homemade de-icer recipe harnesses its ice-melting potential: Combine 4 gallons of hot water, 16 ounces of rubbing alcohol, and 1 teaspoon of dish soap.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Looking for an alternative to salt for melting away snow and ice? In 2014, WYFF News 4 got an email from a viewer on how to make homemade ice melt.

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Mixing 100 grams of baking soda with a gallon of water can melt ice, according to accuweather.com. But if you choose to do this, it’s going to take a lot of water to get the job done.