Cleanworks
Moderator
anyone have any suggestions on a power scrubber, either corded or cordless on a pole for encapping large multiple staircases in apartment buildings where you may have up to 3 staircases 4 stories high.
encapping stairs
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Kenny Hayes
Member
13” 175?
Kenny Hayes
Member
I also have an 8” Pacific base board stripper that does great, but don’t know easy they are to find. I’ve had it forever.
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
Maybe one of those little Orek oscillators?
Hack Attack
Member
thats what I was thinking but I've never used 1?
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Yup, Oreck orbiter ‘professional’....
I use it on stairs almost everyday.
When I encap, I use a pump up, then run a red pad(presoaked), then a cotton bonnet.... the thing is made for stairs...
I use it on stairs almost everyday.
When I encap, I use a pump up, then run a red pad(presoaked), then a cotton bonnet.... the thing is made for stairs...
Cleanworks
Moderator
I was thinking about the oreck but still seems a little awkward. I don't know if I want to clean 150 stairs with it. I have a handheld orbital car polisher that seems to have enough power but I can already feel my back aching just thinking about it.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Because they can't be reached with a truck mount.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Ron, it’s the only choice.... and ALWAYS scrub from the lower stair ... trust me on this one..
I’ve watched my help trying to work top down...
Yes, it’s a back saver...
I’m sure you can find one on Van Craig’s list....
Sierra Clean Care
Member
One hand on the top handle, one hand about 1/2 way down the shaft....
It’s works very well....
Cleanworks
Moderator
Theres a shop down here that sells them and pads as well. Ill have to take a look.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
For stairs, they can’t be beat... DON’T go with the homeowner model... shorter cord (30’), and a smaller motor...the professional model has a 50’ cord, and larger motor. And, on startup, ALWAYS HAVE THE UNIT LIFTED UP.... will extend motor life by triple....
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Just ask me how I know.....
hogjowl
Idiot™
Why are you asking an Encap “cleaner” to reason?
Cleanworks
Moderator
We'll ask you your opinion when we want to polish a pig.
Cleanworks
Moderator
These are condo buildings not houses. They build them without considering how the carpets are to be cleaned. Very limited access, sometimes 500-600 ft hose runs if they are accessible at all. Often there are no janitorial rooms, sinks or bathrooms. You have to bring your own cleaning solutions pre mixed. You can either say no because my truck mount can't reach or find another way. Do you want the $2500 or not? STI'S.
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Hack Attack
Member
that doesn't look painful at all.. 
encapman
Member
Several good ideas above for encapping stairs. The Oreck Orbiter is good for stairs. A small rotary/175 can also be used. The Orbot Micro is another good option.
Another simple approach is to use a Drill Driver attached to a drill or an angle grinder.
Another simple approach is to use a Drill Driver attached to a drill or an angle grinder.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Been looking at the fm-me mini edger from Pacific floors. Anyone tried it?
hogjowl
Idiot™
I haven’t
Cleanworks
Moderator
No kidding.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
No sarcasm in that post at all, eh Dan?that doesn't look painful at all..
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Several good ideas above for encapping stairs. The Oreck Orbiter is good for stairs. A small rotary/175 can also be used. The Orbot Micro is another good option.
Another simple approach is to use a Drill Driver attached to a drill or an angle grinder.
Rick, on 150 stairs? REALLY?
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Shouldn’t that end with ‘pigs turd’?
Cleanworks
Moderator
I didn't want to offend those southern sensitivities.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I’ve been on gin & tonics since 3...
#NOFILTER...
