To buy: From $30 (was $33); amazon.com. The tread tape is available in three different pre-cut lengths, so you can easily order them in the size most suitable for your stair width (or even trim them a little to find the perfect fit). They’re made of a non-skid vinyl material that won’t harm your stairs, and each pack includes a roller to remove air bubbles when applying the tape. Reviewers say that even with the tape on, their stairs remain easy to clean. “If we have any particularly stubborn dust or debris, a quick swipe with a lint brush works wonders,” wrote a shopper. And you can still vacuum or wipe down floors with a damp cloth as usual, another noted. Many others raved about how effective the tape is at preventing slips and falls. A pregnant reviewer ordered it to avoid slipping while carrying their baby up and down the stairs. They said the strips were “easy to install” and their “stairs now feel much safer” even when they only wear socks. They even added that “the strips themselves are barely noticeable.” Pet parents also say the tape is essential for dog owners—especially those with elderly pups. One wrote that their dog now walks up and down the stairs “with confidence” after previously sustaining a bad fall, while another said the tape relieved their anxiety about their dogs falling down steps and breaking bones.
