How to De-Ice Bricks

Extend the life of your bricks by using non-abrasive deicers to remove pesky ice. Whether it is winter or cold year-round, there are several solutions to de-ice bricks. Bricks are used for exterior walls as well as walkways. Unfortunately, shoveling snow and ice is not a viable option for either location. By spraying a table salt and urea solution, you can safely remove ice from your bricks.

Things You'll Need

• 1 gallon liquid urea
• 3 cups of table salt
• Liquid sprayer
• Wooden rod
• Sand
• Sawdust

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour 5 cups of liquid urea and 1 cup of table salt into a liquid sprayer.

   • 2

     Mix the solution with a wooden rod until the table salt completely dissolves.

   • 3

     Wear protective goggles, mask and gloves. The solution irritates the eyes and skin if you make direct contact.

   • 4

     Spray the bricks with the solution. Let the solution melt the ice for 10 minutes.

   • 5

     Spread a thin layer of sand or sawdust if you have a brick walkway. This reduces the slipperiness of the walkway.