How to Deice Stairs

When winter storms arrive, you might find your steps covered in ice and snow, posing a safety risk to your family. Removing snow from your yard and steps can be back-breaking, but it can be accomplished with snow blowers or shovels. When it comes to icy steps, the task becomes more complicated. Physically removing it by chipping or pounding poses a risk of damaging your stairs.

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Deicer

Instructions

- 1
  Remove slush and snow with a shovel to expose the ice. A light coating of snow can be brushed away with a broom or the brush on your windshield scraper.
- 2
  Sprinkle rock salt or ice-melting products over the surface of the ice. These cause the ice to melt so that you can scrape it from the step without worries about damaging your stairs.
- 3
  Allow the deicer to set for 10 to 15 minutes to melt the ice. The amount of time required depends on the product used and the thickness of the ice. Most begin working within minutes.
- 4
  Scrape away the partially melted ice with the blade of a shovel.

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