Contents
Types of Vacuum Cleaners
How to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner
Vacuum Cleaner Attachments
How to Clean a Vacuum Cleaner
How to Care for Vacuum Parts
How to Vacuum Everything in Your House
How to Vacuum Carpets and Rugs
How to Vacuum Floors
How to Vacuum Stairs
How to Vacuum Furniture
How to Vacuum Curtains
How to Vacuum Window Blinds
How to Vacuum Walls and Ceilings
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How to Vacuum Stairs
Most upright vacuums and canisters are wider than the typical stair width, making it hard to vacuum stairs with a standard vacuum stroke. Even so, there are a few approaches you can take to vacuum stairs.
- With an upright: It’s best to start at the top stair and use the hose attachment to vacuum each stair manually, placing the vacuum cleaner’s base on the stair just below the one you intend to vacuum next. Adjust the vacuum’s settings based on whether your stairs are carpeted or bare.
- With a canister: Attach the beater bar attachment (for carpeted stairs) or the floor brush tool (for floors) and use the same method described above.
If you find it too difficult to use a canister or upright vacuum on stairs, try using a hand-held vacuum. Some newer models are powerful enough to get the job done.
How Often Should You Vacuum Stairs?
Try to vacuum your stairs weekly, especially if your stairs get a lot of traffic. If you’re swamped, though, you can stretch it to twice a month if need be.
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