"area" and "room" pricers and stairs

Loren Egland · Jul 21, 2014

I am not a room or area price cleaner. Most cleaners charged by the square foot when I started steam cleaning in 1970. If the stair is three feet wide, our charge is $4.00 per step. So 12 to 16 steps range from $48 to $64.

Mark Saiger · Jul 21, 2014

Goomer said:
I think it is time for a new stair tool.

Is that 30 inches??

I went out to the shop and measured it and am sending some pics too...

Standing leaned up against the tool kit and at the angle you would be able to clean at, it is about 23 inches from the floor.

Laying on the floor, it is about 34 inches long. It is a 1.5 inch diameter tube. We just throw a whip on it. The only hose we reduce down. Tried reducers on the end of the 2 inch, but just like the whip better. Doesn't work us and beat us up....

My Son in Law is about 6 foot 5 inches and finds this wand comfortable and fast for him. I am about 6 foot and feel comfortable with it as well. Here is that video link again of Him cleaning with it.[/B]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=423503517685105&set=vb.168572583180170&type=3&theater

tmdry · Jul 21, 2014

Our prices for stairs are within Lorens.

We use a 36 inch S bend w/ 10 inch head.

Barry-QDCC · Jul 22, 2014

I am $40 per room for the first 6 rooms. $30 each additional. Stairs are $45 - includes 13-15 steps.

I started out back in 1994 at $25 for a set of stairs.

kingjoelking · Jul 22, 2014

$4 a stair or $48 whichever is less.

GCCLee · Jul 22, 2014

$65

Stairs Suk!!

Barry-QDCC · Jul 22, 2014

Barry-QDCC said:
I am $40 per room for the first 6 rooms. $30 each additional. Stairs are $45 - includes 13-15 steps.

I started out back in 1994 at $25 for a set of stairs.

I should add that I've timed myself and found a "normal" width of 14 steps takes me about 15 minutes. So I can't bitch at $180 or so an hour.

KevinD · Jul 22, 2014

GCCLee said:
$65

Stairs Suk!!

I'm with you. 5 bucks a stair with a set of 13 being $65
Although I like to clean stairs.

What A Difference Ky · Jul 22, 2014

What do you guys use to vacuum the stairs prior to pre-spray? How about agitation?

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dealtimeman · Jul 22, 2014

We just use the vac hose, for agitation either a brush or the makita 9227c with a hogs hair.

Desk Jockey · Jul 22, 2014

Hose cuff to vacuum, hydroforce to prespray, spotting brush on the bullnose.

Johnny · Jul 22, 2014

Tom Ingram said:
What do you guys use to vacuum the stairs prior to pre-spray? How about agitation?

What A Difference - Carpet & Tile Cleaning - Lexington KY
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Vac with Royal Commercial metal vac (handle locks upright). Scrub with deck brush. Rinse with wand or stair tool. $65.

Vivers · Jul 22, 2014

Typically $50 for normal size staircase. Double wide or heavily soiled extra of course. Works out to $3 per stair usually

Mikey P · Jul 22, 2014

.50 for HWE with a wand. No charge for scrubbing or spots
Small jobs we'll charge .55 or 60 for Rotary Extraction

.30 for Cimex with a .5 break for over 10k feet which does not exist here.

$85 for 13 steps, $95 for reverse or large landings.

Barry-QDCC · Jul 22, 2014

Tom Ingram said:
What do you guys use to vacuum the stairs prior to pre-spray? How about agitation?

What A Difference - Carpet & Tile Cleaning - Lexington KY
www.whatadifferenceky.com

This to vac.View attachment 5129

This to agitate with a brush I bought from Chemical guys. Normally used for car interior detailing.View attachment 5130 this is NOT the EXACT model I use. But it's something like it.

Upholstery tool to extract and towel.

BradFenstermaker · Jul 22, 2014

It's an area charge for us but need to jump $5-10 atleast.

Saigers Stair tool is the economy stair tool at JonDon.

Pretty sure it's a PMF Tool. I have loved mine for Years. Never tried the swivel head style

Mark Saiger · Jul 22, 2014

BradFenstermaker said:
It's an area charge for us but need to jump $5-10 atleast.

Saigers Stair tool is the economy stair tool at JonDon.

Pretty sure it's a PMF Tool. I have loved mine for Years. Never tried the swivel head style

Yep, PMF stair stool, but I had it made into 2 jets instead of one jet.

Found the sweet spot with the jets in the pics.

We do like the swivel for steps....but nothing else!

John Olson has set them up for me.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=423503517685105&set=vb.168572583180170&type=3&theater

Goomer · Jul 22, 2014

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Mark Saiger said:

I went out to the shop and measured it and am sending some pics too...

Standing leaned up against the tool kit and at the angle you would be able to clean at, it is about 23 inches from the floor.

Laying on the floor, it is about 34 inches long. It is a 1.5 inch diameter tube. We just throw a whip on it. The only hose we reduce down. Tried reducers on the end of the 2 inch, but just like the whip better. Doesn't work us and beat us up....

Click to expand...

Thanks mark.

Most longer stair tools seem to be around 30 inches, which would be a big improvement over my 18 incher.........

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The extra length should be enough to keep me upright and save my back somewhat.

Regarding either straight of S-bend, I am assuming the S-bend will have an advantage ergonomically on the bullnose, and will offer more clearance to reach the lower part on the bullnose curve, and flush it more efficiently.

So what's the vote on straight or s-bend???

Mark Saiger · Jul 22, 2014

Goomer said:
Thanks mark.

Most longer stair tools seem to be around 30 inches, which would be a big improvement over my 18 incher.........

View attachment 5140

The extra length should be enough to keep me upright and save my back somewhat.

Regarding either straight of S-bend, I am assuming the S-bend will have an advantage ergonomically on the bullnose, and will offer more clearance to reach the lower part on the bullnose curve, and flush it more efficiently.

So what's the vote on straight or s-bend???

We prefer the S bend.

It just ended up being very comfortable for us.

Willy P · Jul 22, 2014

I like this one, 40 inches

Got one of these too.

Goomer · Jul 22, 2014

Willy P said:
I like this one, 40 inches

Got one of these too.

Can you do the entire bullnose and risers with the 40incher?....or do you switch to the shorty?

Lee Stockwell · Jul 22, 2014

I miss my UT 40. Mike Palmer of HM showed it to me 30 years ago. It was similar to the one Willy pictured, but less angle on the head. I remember it being more similar to the current hydra hoe.

Desk Jockey · Jul 23, 2014

I think I still have a couple laying around in the bone yard, they are missing the valve though. I liked them for the period but I was never thrill with the air leaking from the edges. When Prochem came out with their stair tool we switched all of them out.

Willy P · Jul 23, 2014

Goomer said:
Can you do the entire bullnose and risers with the 40incher?....or do you switch to the shorty?

I flood the nose and spray the riser - not usually much more than a bit of dust on the riser. Open hose it to pick up the water.

End result:

GCCLee · Jul 23, 2014

Doc Holliday said:
I think I still have a couple laying around in the bone yard, they are missing the valve though. I liked them for the period but I was never thrill with the air leaking from the edges. When Prochem came out with their stair tool we switched all of them out.

Send me one to play wit ........

Pappa : )

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