Prepare for Snow With These 9 Real Simple-Tested Ice Scrapers, Snow Shovels, and Snow Blowers
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Whether you’re expecting over a foot of snow or struggling to scrape off the slush that froze over your windshield, there is a snow removal product out there that can help you tackle the weather faster and more efficiently. The biggest struggle, though, is figuring out what you actually need and what will actually work.
Fret not, as we’ve done the work for you and tested over 50 models and product varieties to de-ice your home, clear your driveway of snow, and overall, help you prepare and tackle whatever winter weather comes your way. From compact shovels to keep in your car to heavy-duty snow blowers, we’ve curated a list of some of our best tested snow removal products that will actually work and make your life easier. Not only do these products get a thumb’s up from our testing team and editors, but they’re also shopper-approved as well. Plus, the majority of these items are all on sale—get them now before the snow hits and before the sales end.
Shop Tested-and-Approved Snow Removal Products
Snow Joe Telescoping Snow Broom + Ice Scraper, $14 (was $19)
Birdrock Home Extendable Snow Brush & Ice Scraper, $35 (was $37)
BirdRock Folding Emergency Snow Shovel, $35 (was $40)
Garant Nordic Steel Blade Snow Pusher, $53 (was $61)
Snow Joe Shovelution Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel, $31 (was $35)
EGO Power+ Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower, $1,499 (was $1,699)
Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO Snow Blower, $1,788
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Moyidea Extendable Ice Scraper Snow Brush
Amazon
Crowned Real Simple’sbest overall ice scraper, this dual-sided Moyidea snow brush extends to 36 inches to help you target hard-to-reach spots on your car—or anything else that needs clearing. The 200-degree-swiveling brush head features 2-inch long bristles that are sturdy but soft at the ends to cut through snow without damaging the paint of your car. At the other side of the aluminum alloy pole is a 4-inch wide plastic scraper that you can use to break up ice and frost on your windshield. The soft, foam grip also ensures that you won’t lose your grip either. Though it’s not a compact scraper, it breaks down just as easily as it is to assemble, and everything can be stored in the included drawstring.
Garant Nordic Steel Blade Snow Pusher
Amazon
Small and large driveways are no match for this 24-inch wide steel pusher. During testing, our team found that it took just 13 minutes to clear a 50-foot driveway, and that it was able to clear snow and ice in just one pass—the benefits of a steel blade. The blade is also reinforced with steel braces, all of which we found looked and functioned like new after testing. With a D-grip handle and varnished wood shaft, you’ll have a firm hand as you move around the elements, regardless of whether you’re working on asphalt or brick pavers.
EGO Power+ Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower
Walmart
A powerful snow blower doesn’t have to come at the cost of strong fumes and ear-buzzing noise levels. While this snow blower is the priciest item on our list, it’s here with good reason. As Real Simple’sbest electric snow blower, this EGO Power+ Cordless Snow Blower features steel augers and a two-stage design to work through stubborn ice and heavy snow fast. It’s a feat we also proved during testing, as it was able to push through 5 inches of wet snow with ease. The self-propelled machine has a 24-inch clearing width and 20-inch intake—great for those Midwestern type heavy snowstorms—and has a 200-degree chute that can throw snow up to 50 feet.
Birdrock Folding Emergency Snow Shovel
Walmart
Small, adjustable, and sturdy, a folding shovel is a great just-in-case item to keep in your car or stowed in your backpack on snow hikes or as you ski. At its smallest, this Birdrock shovel folds down to just under 2 feet in height, but when you fully extend the shaft and unfold the blade, it expands to 34 inches. At just 2 pounds, it’s lightweight, but the aluminum blade is durable enough to get the job done. And though we hope you don’t find yourself in an emergency, this would be the perfect tool to quickly clear the area around your car tires if you ever get stuck in a winter storm or if you ever need to help dig out someone caught in snow on a slope. Best part? It’s on sale for $35.
Find more of our favorite snow-clearing products that have gone through our testing in real-life snowy situations. Shop them now while they’re on sale and before you get hit with a winter storm.
Snow Joe Telescoping Snow Broom + Ice Scraper
Amazon
Birdrock Home Extendable Snow Brush & Ice Scraper
Amazon
Snow Joe Shovelution Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel
Amazon
SubZero Crossover Super Duty Snowbroom
Amazon
Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO
AE Outdoor Power
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