u/Heavy_Session_9431

I’m a University of Toronto student living near campus, and I have a practical winter question.

In past winters, I haven’t always cleared the snow from my front steps right away. Once the snow gets packed down and freezes, it can become difficult and sometimes unsafe to remove.

For those with front steps, do you ever use a snowblower to clear the snow from the steps or the landing? Or do most people shovel the steps by hand and use salt or ice melt afterward?

I’m especially curious what works best after wet snow or repeated freeze-thaw conditions.