How To Prep Stairs After Removing Carpet - Ace Hardware

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1. 0:14–0:23 Initial Cleanup and Debris Removal From How to Remove Old Carpet from Stairs, Step 7: Clean Stair Treads and Risers

   After the old flooring, such as carpeting and its padding, has been initially pulled up and removed from the stairs, perform an initial cleanup. Use a broom or shop vacuum to sweep or vacuum any loose dust, dirt, or small pieces of debris that are left on the stair treads and risers. Working from the top stair downwards is recommended to ensure all debris is collected effectively.

2. 0:14–0:23 Initial Cleanup and Debris Removal From How to Remove Carpet from a Stair Landing, Step 1: Prepare the Stair Landing Area

   After the old flooring, such as carpeting and its padding, has been initially pulled up and removed from the stairs, perform an initial cleanup. Use a broom or shop vacuum to sweep or vacuum any loose dust, dirt, or small pieces of debris that are left on the stair treads and risers. Working from the top stair downwards is recommended to ensure all debris is collected effectively.

Guides that use this video

• How to Remove Old Carpet from Stairs
• How to Remove Carpet from a Stair Landing