Stairs take more foot traffic than almost any other carpet in the home. Every trip up and down grinds grit into the front edge of each step, and stair carpet often darkens and flattens well before the bedrooms do. Townhouses, split level apartments and older terrace homes around Fortitude Valley often have carpeted stairs, and they are a common add-on when people book a carpet clean.
A normal carpet wand is too wide for most stairs, so the crew we book uses a smaller hand tool connected to the extraction machine. Each step and riser is vacuumed first, marks are pre-treated, and then each step is cleaned one at a time. The front edge, or nosing, gets extra work because that is where dirt and wear build up most. Landings and the hallway at the head of the stairs are cleaned with the main wand. Stair carpet is sometimes a different age or type to the rest of the home, so the crew checks it separately before starting. Handrails and the walls beside the stairs are kept clear of the hose and wand.
- Step by step vacuuming before cleaning
- Hand tool extraction on each step and riser
- Extra work on the worn front edges
- Landings and upstairs hallways on request
- Advice on keeping traffic off while it dries
Stairs usually dry within a few hours, but because they are a main walkway, plan the visit for a time when the household can stay off them for a while. When you call, tell us the number of steps and whether the stairs are open or enclosed, and we will give you a price range. Townhouses across Fortitude Valley often pair stairs with the upstairs bedrooms. Call 07 3543 9424 to book stair carpet cleaning with a local team.
