[Chris R]

Can anyone recommend a good HWE stair cleaning tool?
Thanks
Chris

[Len Gribble]

Chris

What machine are you using?

Len

[Len Gribble]

Chris

Thanks for the reply; I don’t use this type of machine on this type of work, but when I did, I used the standard upholstery tool yes a pain, have you considered the CFR tools or contacted Derek too see what he has? Sorry I can’t help any further, but do hope other can!

Len

[Bob Allen]

I use the prochem heavy duty stair tool(page 20 prochem catalogue). I have a kleenride edge machine 0-300 psi but i turn it down to about 100psi for stairs.....great tool, used to use upholstery tool but this is much better....can even use it on big bulky upholstery.

[Chris R]

Thanks
I am considering the CFR Stair tool (I already have the upholstery tool) and also Extracta have a new 9inch hide a hose stair tool, but its a bit pricey at £218 + vat.
I will have a look at the prochem.
Any other ideas?
Chris

[Derek]

Chris

The CFR tool is excellent... on a personal note I found the 7" tool a little awkward for domestic stairs but now I have my super duper 5" tool there is no holding me.

If you are doing commercial work with the wider steps then Yes, I would go for the 7"

Derek

[mark_roberts]

I agree with Derek.

CFR tool is very awkwardand heavy on stairs.  I used it today for the first.  Using the upholstery tool tomorrow for the first.  Cant wait!

I use the Extracta stair tool and think its the best.  I've had mine for about three years only needed to replace a rubber seal and jet last month.

[Dave Parry]

I have a Ashbys stair tool, which I've had for 2 years. Maybe not as good as some others but has earned its keep.

[Dynafoam]

I have the Ashbys stair tool - but never use it on domestic stairs as I feel I get better results with'my' stair-cleaning method, that is better suited to a 4" stair tool.

The Ashbys tool however is very good on some rugs and when working in confined spaces such as small WCs.

John.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

John what is your stair cleaning method?

Is it like me when Mrs passes you cup of tea when half way down stairs and you have to clean the other half fast as you've just spilt the bloody stuff because it was too hot!

Shaun

[Dynafoam]

Shaun,

It's probably not quick enough to get to your tea till it's cool  

It's also a bit complex to explain without writing an article - it involves 52 passes per stair - with practice and a strong right shoulder, not quite as slow as it sounds.

John.

[Derek]

John

But can you actually guarantee its fiftytwo passes per stair?    

What if Madame brings you a cup of tea and you lose count ...do you start over again?  

Twentysix, twentyseven, twentyeight   Thank you Mrs. Smith...sixtythree...Oh Damn

One, Two, Three.....

Cheers
Derek    

[Shaun_Ashmore]

John's stair cleaning is just like watching Brasil

Shaun

[Dynafoam]

Derek,

I do not actually count every stroke, but on standard stairs  with a 4" tool it is always 10 transverse plus 42 finishing strokes, which, it ever you saw one of my freshly-cleaned stairs, you could count (on many carpets).

It's like a trademark, recognised by other cusomers.

John.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

A pumped up right arm! Ooer Mrs  

Shaun

[Dynafoam]

Shaun,

Now, now - I'm a bit long in the tooth for all that malarky    

John.

[HolmansUKLTD]

You must be knackered after a set of stairs John

You need to go back the next day for the hallway

Nick

[Shorty]

My method, takes a little bit longer.

I pre-spray all stairs and risers.

I have an orbital buffer that I bought from an Auto-barn type shop. I clean the risers going up, then the treads coming down.

I then use a 40" long, 7" wide stair tool to rinse and extract, again, doing the risers going up, and the treads coming down.

Using the buffer allows you to really clean the 'edge' of the step.

Cheers,

Shorty.