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Title: Doing stairs
Post by: seamus campbell on January 24, 2011, 08:55:08 pm

Hi Gents

Doing a set of stairs tomorrow, Ive done a few but havent really got my teqnique down yet, The set im doing tomorrow isnt to bad this wat iwas thinking.Synthetic felt back carpet

1  Dry Vacum
2  Prespray{multi pro/Prespray gold
3  Agitate with hand brush
4  Hwe treads with F/F or craftex Extraction fluid
5  Clean prespray of  risers terry towel { do i need to spray F/F to nutralise} up to now ive been rinsing with HWE
6 Set Pile

thanks for any help , just trying to get my routine sorted

Seamus

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: Carpet Dawg on January 24, 2011, 09:09:57 pm

With 5. i use hwe to do the risers, a bit tricky to do them right but you'll get the hang of it.

I use different pre sprays and rinses but dont see anything wrong with the above method

Also, remember to have a towel handy to wipe the skirting boards!  ;)

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: M.Acorn on January 24, 2011, 09:20:42 pm

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i use hwe to do the risers

Same here

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: garyfindlay on January 24, 2011, 09:23:00 pm

I found an old extracta upholstery tool was superb for the noses.

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on January 24, 2011, 09:28:10 pm

pre vac
pre spray
Aggitate
COFFEE
HWE treads and rises
Pile set
Blower on
Pack up
Get paid
JOB DONE

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: Carpet Dawg on January 24, 2011, 09:28:59 pm

Quote from: garyfindlay on January 24, 2011, 09:23:00 pm

I found an old extracta upholstery tool was superb for the noses.

Ya, I use a prochem upholstery tool. Great for doing the nooks n grannies. I cant seem to get a hang of the mini me, chunky wands that you get that are ment for stairs.

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: seamus campbell on January 24, 2011, 09:35:20 pm

Thanks Gents

its the noses i have troublewith as well,  do you go side to side or up and down on the riser. any links to those handtools

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: Carpet Dawg on January 24, 2011, 09:40:47 pm

side to side and finish with up and down.

4th one down.

http://www.cleansmartsupplies.co.uk/acatalog/Carpet_and_Upholstery_Hand_Tools.html

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: garyfindlay on January 24, 2011, 09:52:54 pm

i clean the noses at 45 degrees.They may look dirty cos the carpet is stretched over the nose, thus seeing right down to the backing.

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: garyj on January 24, 2011, 10:03:43 pm

I've got a Sarah for stairs, bit slow but a really good job.

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: brianbarber on January 24, 2011, 10:14:21 pm

The half size wand thingy, I found leaves more water bin the carpet,been using the swivel heabd version.
I am considering going back to the hand tool,
Even though it's slow as old boots, it does suck more water out of carpet.

Mr B

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on January 24, 2011, 10:15:12 pm

I have an Elaine. She does a dam fine job ... as I watch  ;D

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: garyj on January 24, 2011, 10:21:19 pm

I can't bear to watch, I go and have a fAg or find something to tinker with.

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: Sarah Kirby on January 24, 2011, 10:28:30 pm

Quote from: Garyj on January 24, 2011, 10:21:19 pm

I can't bear to watch, I go and have a f*g or find something to tinker with.

Slow eh? Well at least it gives you time to satisfy your tinkering needs!  :P

Title: Re: Doing stairs
Post by: M.Acorn on January 25, 2011, 08:42:04 am

I got one of the Prochem hand tools too,but found it awkward having to change hands,due to the way the connector sticks out at an angle,so I have gone back to using the upholstery tool,I also use a stiff bristle brush,and find I get really good results on stairs