[gwrightson]

Could any one tell me how they find using the long handled stair tools ? assuming you do, when cleaning stairs.
I find it very awkward to clean the noses and the risers with these , so stick to conventional hand tool .
would like to think i could get on with these as obviously they save time , but are theyi doing as good a job ?
any thoughts.
geoff

[John Kelly]

They can be a bit awkward until you get used to them, but are a great time saver.
Pull the tool right back and over the nosing. This has the benefit of cleaning the nosing but also of pre-spraying the riser. Then if the riser is high enough, pull along sideways from each end or turn the tool over and use upward strokes. Upward strokes do tend to disturb the nosing pile and the easiest way to reset it is to smooth down with a white terry towel.

[Ken Wainwright]

Geoff

That makes two of us who must be caggy handed   Like you, I just can't get on with the larger stair tools. I tend to use mine for half landings and the occasional rug. The rest of the time it's my trusted 4" Glidemaster from Prochem.

Safe and happy (stair) cleaning
Ken

[tony harrison]

Hi,

Been using one of these tools for over 10 years ( the same one ) and I know that they can be awkward.
What I  do is the same a John has suggested but I remove the vac hose from the tool to dry the riser and the nosing as well.
I tend to use a small lenth of whip hose ( !.5 inch ) which just fits into the end of the stair tool, it makes it more flexible nd easier to use.

Regards Tony

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

I bought one of those stair tools (I assume the ones with a handle of about 18" length and a vacuum slot about 9" wide) about a year ago.

It's brilliant

Wouldn't change back to anything else. I think I do a better job; I know I do it more quickly. Yes, I turn it upside down for cleaning the riser.