[seamus campbell]

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

[Carpet Dawg]

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! 

[M.Acorn]

i use hwe to do the risers

Same here

[garyfindlay]

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

[The Carpet Cleaning Pro]

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

[Carpet Dawg]

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.

[seamus campbell]

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

[Carpet Dawg]

side to side and finish with up and down.

4th one down.

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

[garyfindlay]

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.

[garyj]

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

[brianbarber]

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

[The Carpet Cleaning Pro]

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

[garyj]

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

[Sarah Kirby]

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! 

[M.Acorn]

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