Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : Bonnet cleaning steps https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:09:05 +0000 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:20:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6445 <![CDATA[Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Bonnet cleaning steps : Michael wrote:I almost always...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=163074&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#163074 Author: howellsgs
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Posted: 10/March/2011 at 7:20pm

Originally posted by Michael Michael wrote:

I almost always steam stairs, even when encapping. If I encap stairs by hand, I brush the hell out of them before using a cotton bonnet to scrub the hell out of them again. You can get good results, but you'll have to work for it.

Completely agree... I call it the 'hybrid approach', combining both HWE and VLM to clean stariways.
Many times I'll start by sprinkling some of that dry sponge absorbing powder and brush it into the stairways letting it dwell while finishing upstairs.  Then pre-pray the stairways giving it another good scrub and dwell...   then Hot Water Extraction...  Possibly some carpet protection on the bottom two steps. 
Stairways are can be difficult to clean but do an excellent job and the customer will worship you.
Then you'll find out that they have multiple rental houses and family for you to clean as well :)
It's all about the referrals!
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Posted: 27/January/2011 at 3:00am

If you want a cheaper, yet still extremely effective option, try a 1/3 sheet finishing sander with a microfibre mop cloth. Makita make ones with a nice spring clamp to hold cloths on, and they work a treat particularly on steps. The fact that they're rectangular in shape also means you can get right into corners, so that you don't have to hand detail them.

I've already tried that method.  Microfiber is great! It cleans well and absorbs well also.  The problem... Dirty Dirty Stairs.  When I'm cleaning the stairs I burn out the micro fiber towel or mop cloth however.  The best way is to use a rotary tool like the one's mentioned above.  But use a microfiber towel or regular terry towel to wipe the stairs clean as possible. 

Next step is to use a upholstery bonnet pad cut it in half and place it to a velcro strip on the rotary tool. Then Clean until your heart's content!

Hope I helped.  Just my two cents!Tongue
]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:00:45 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=162860&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#162860 <![CDATA[Bonnet cleaning steps : If you want a cheaper, yet still...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=161129&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#161129 Author: FreshAire
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Posted: 12/August/2010 at 5:16am

If you want a cheaper, yet still extremely effective option, try a 1/3 sheet finishing sander with a microfibre mop cloth. Makita make ones with a nice spring clamp to hold cloths on, and they work a treat particularly on steps. The fact that they're rectangular in shape also means you can get right into corners, so that you don't have to hand detail them.

http://www0.shopping.com/xPO-Makita_Makita_BO3700_1_3in_Sheet_Finishing_Sander

Couldn't be any easier if you tried!

Wink
]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:16:56 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=161129&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#161129 <![CDATA[Bonnet cleaning steps : try the chicago rotary tool. Wipe...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=160855&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#160855 Author: aqualityassured
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Posted: 26/July/2010 at 8:41pm

try the chicago rotary tool.  Wipe with a cloth first.]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:41:32 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=160855&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#160855 <![CDATA[Bonnet cleaning steps : I just looked at the Cyclo online....]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158997&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158997 Author: Michael
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Posted: 28/February/2010 at 8:16pm

I just looked at the Cyclo online. Badass! I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the post.]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:16:20 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158997&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158997 <![CDATA[Bonnet cleaning steps : If you seriously encap and want...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158849&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158849 Author: FreshAire
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Posted: 13/February/2010 at 2:07am

If you seriously encap and want to do stairs with the minimum of fuss (or upholstery for that matter) then look up "Cyclo" - a twin brush orbital machine, hand-held, that makes doing stairs a breeze. Normally used in the vehicle detailing industry, but translates beautifully into our industry.

For stairs or in particular microfibre upholstery, nothing else comes near it!Cool
]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:07:26 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158849&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158849 <![CDATA[Bonnet cleaning steps : I almost always steam stairs,...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158846&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158846 Author: Michael
Subject: 6445
Posted: 13/February/2010 at 12:34am

I almost always steam stairs, even when encapping. If I encap stairs by hand, I brush the hell out of them before using a cotton bonnet to scrub the hell out of them again. You can get good results, but you'll have to work for it.]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:34:00 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158846&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158846 <![CDATA[Bonnet cleaning steps : There is a small oscillating unit...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158836&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158836 Author: carpetologist
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Posted: 11/February/2010 at 2:02pm

There is a small oscillating unit made by the Oreck vacuum company that works. Most pad cleaners we do business with prefer to steam extract stairs and the cheap'o's use a bonnet hand mitt. Pick your category.

P.S.
Make sure you distinguish between synthetic bonnet and cotton pads. There is a big difference in actual soil removal.

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:02:04 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158836&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158836 <![CDATA[Bonnet cleaning steps : Hi Phil. I have seen the power...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158800&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158800 Author: duckcountry
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Posted: 09/February/2010 at 1:50am

Hi Phil.  I have seen the power units at vacaway.com and ccsop.com.
Both carry OP machines as well.
Oreck makes an rpm unit small enough to handle the stairs.  Not sure if they have a pad driver.  Pads for that machine should be available.

If you could find a way to hold pads on a orbital buffer for auto detaling Wink


Edited by duckcountry - 09/February/2010 at 2:18am]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:50:58 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158800&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158800 <![CDATA[Bonnet cleaning steps : someone says you clean them by...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6445&PID=158788&title=bonnet-cleaning-steps#158788 Author: Phil T
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Posted: 08/February/2010 at 5:48pm

someone says you clean them by hand?

 
Http://www.alliedcarpetcare.com
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