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Vacuum the Stairs

From How to Prep Stairs for Holiday Guests · Step 2 of 7 · Video by THE SUNDAY DIARIES

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What happens in this clip

Using a cordless stick vacuum with a pointed nozzle attachment (like a Dyson), meticulously vacuum each stair tread, focusing on the edges where dust and grime tend to accumulate. The narrator emphasizes the surprising amount of hidden dirt that can be found even on seemingly clean stairs, advocating for regular deep cleaning of these areas.

Goal: Thoroughly vacuum each step of the staircase, paying close attention to edges and crevices, to remove accumulated dirt, dust, and debris.

What's used

Tools

  • Cordless Stick Vacuum
  • Pointed Nozzle Attachment

About the full video

This video details a comprehensive cleaning and organization routine for a home's entryway and staircases as part of a '12 Step Home Reset' challenge. The process involves decluttering items from the stairs, thorough vacuuming to remove dirt and dust from hard-to-reach areas, cleaning handrails and walls, and organizing an entryway console table to create a tidy and welcoming space.

What's said in this clip

and just get it done as quickly as possible. Take my hand, we'll make it somehow. We can't miss out. I'm done living life with the lights. I've died with my own doubts. Be free. [Music] It honestly never ceases to amaze me how clean stairs can look from a distance. But when you get your head up close and personal in there with the vacuum cleaner, it is so groty and grimy and you get so much dust trapped. Like even if you have carpet stairs, definitely get your vacuum cleaner out, get that little pointy nozzle and get right up into those edges, into every single nook and cranny, and you will be blown away by how much dirt and dust can get accumulated in such a quick time in the stairs because it's not something that you might vacuum every time you when you typically vacuum the floors. It's definitely not something that I vacuum each time I do the floors. It's only something that I do every kind of now and then every couple of weeks, but it's still it surprises me. Even though they look clean, they definitely aren't. So, don't skip it. Get in, get it done, and you will have nice, fresh stairs. And if you don't have stairs, lucky you. I'm going to be joining you very soon because the place we're moving into has no stairs. And I cannot wait to move in and be done with these stairs, among other things, for good. [Music]

Automatically transcribed from the source video.

Step 2 of 7: Vacuum Treads and Risers

Using a vacuum cleaner with an appropriate attachment (like a hose with a brush or crevice tool), vacuum the treads, risers, and any landings. Pay close attention to corners and edges where dust and debris tend to accumulate. For carpeted stairs, a beater bar attachment can help lift embedded dirt.

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Every video in How to Prep Stairs for Holiday Guests

  1. Step 1: Clear Stairs

  2. Step 2: Vacuum Treads and Risers

  3. Step 3: Spot Clean Stains

  4. Step 4: Inspect for Loose or Damaged Components

  5. Step 5: Tighten Loose Carpet or Treads

  6. Step 6: Clean Banister and Handrail

  7. Step 7: Add Festive Touches (Optional)

How to Prep Stairs for Holiday Guests

Prepare interior stairs for holiday guests by cleaning, ensuring safety, and adding festive touches.

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