How to Clean Carpet on Stairs

Carpeting the stairs normally gives your home’s stair case a sleek and exquisite look. Nonetheless, high traffic spots like the stair way carry excess dirt and grime.

So, as a homeowner, you should understand how to clean the carpet on stairs.

Luckily, you can use different techniques discussed in this guide.

Choose a technique that works best for you.

Method 1: Cleaning Carpet on Stairs by Hand

Items required

• Bucket
• Stiff or scrub brush
• Towels
• White vinegar
• Laundry detergent solution
• Baking soda
• Essential oil
• Warm water

Step-by-step procedure

1. Sweep any loose debris from the carpet
2. Take a bucket and fill it with water half way, then add mild laundry detergent
3. Take a towel and dip it in the bucket
4. Blot the carpet. But remember not to oversaturate
5. Mix 1 part of white vinegar with 2 parts of warm water in a spray bottle
6. Spray the carpet with the vinegar solution
7. Use a brush to scrub the solution deep in the carpet fibers
8. Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on the carpet and let it sit for an hour
9. Sweep or vacuum the baking soda from the carpet
10. Pour 5-8 drops of essential oil in a spray bottle and add 1 cup of water
11. Spray on the staircase and use a fan or a dehumidifier to dry the carpet

Method 2: Cleaning Carpet on Stairs Using a Machine

Items required

• Vacuum cleaner
• Carpet cleaner
• Heavy duty steamer

Step-by-step procedure

1. Pick all tangible objects from your carpet staircase
2. Ensure your vacuum’s filter is clean
3. Run the vacuum smoothly through the carpet, to remove loose dirt. But vacuum from top to bottom
4. Fill the carpet cleaner with detergent and water (as per the instructions in the manual)
5. Run the cleaner back and forth, left and right
6. Make sure to cover each step slowly
7. Move each section twice
8. Use both the wet and dry vacuum cleaner
9. Set it to wet to rinse of the shampoo during cleaning
10. Set to dry to suck the excess water from carpet
11. Use a steam cleaner to remove any mildew or mold in the carpet fibers
12. Run the steam cleaner on hot setting then run the vacuum cleaner back and forth
13. Allow the area to sit for 1 hour

Conclusion

Cleaning a carpet on the stairs can be difficult or even improbable around the corners and other tight spots. Nonetheless it can be easy with the correct step-by-step guide. You can even deep clean a carpet, spot clean it, or even deodorize it.

Furthermore, you can choose to clean it by hand (for small staircase carpets) or use a machine (for larger carpets).