Stairs quickly collect large amounts of dirt that, combined with inaccessibility for cleaning machines, are difficult to clean. Fortunately, new methods and equipment are continually being developed to simplify the work.

As an alternative to traditional sweeping with a broom, it is often preferable to use a battery-powered backpack vacuum or dry mopping with a velcro mop driver and a sweeping set.

Dusting frames, panels, handrails and lamps is done effectively with a duster of the correct shaft length, e.g. an interior mop and handle.

There are also special floor soaps and ergonomic mop systems that use less water, as well as mats that attract dirt more effectively.

Take season and material into account

Always assess the level of foot traffic on the stairs, the season, and the material before you start stair cleaning. If the stairs are made of terrazzo or similar, for example, they require care to withstand heavy wear from grit, sand, salt and water. For this we recommend a scented stair cleaner that both cares for and cleans stairs in one operation and leaves a fresh, pleasant fragrance.

After a winter of slush and salting, the stairs may need a deep scrub with a heavy-duty cleaner, preferably using a Caddy Clean mini-scrubber. Remember to finish by treating the floor with stair cleaner.

As accessories, we recommend the mop system with a 40 cm velcro driver and a telescopic handle, used pre-wetted with approx. 3 dl (300 ml) of soapy water per mop (1 mop per landing section/20 m2). For very dirty surfaces, wipe dry with a clean mop. Mops can be pre-wetted at a central depot and carried in a bucket with a lid so they stay moist all day.

We also recommend using floor mats where possible, as they stop up to 80% of dirt. They should be chosen in the right size and quality, e.g. the Multi-Tex spaghetti mat for coarse sand and grit or the Multi-Tex Plus with a built-in scraping function so that fine dust, moisture and larger particles are captured in the mat.