Oreck Pads

I was wondering the same thing myself. In the franchise information package it shows the operator using a green stripe pad on steps.

One of the biggest complaints of the Oreck unit was that it would not turn the pad.

To counter this problem, I cut the pad in two, forming 2 pads. With less padding, and the drive plate in a more direct contact with the working surface, it works great!

The misuse of the Tennant model to clean steps is a prescription for disaster.

You may get away with using it on steps…5-10-1,000 times…but there is a moment that may occur where one is distracted or thinking of something else for a split second, turn on the buffer, 1/2 on and 1/2 of the step and whammo…it flies across the step and thru the wall…

One can call the doer of this deed a total dummy, or not too bright, or plain stupid…one might be right! But he would be a total idiot to try for a third time! First time shame on them, second shame on me and there was no third time…I got the Oreck.

I know of one operator who lost control of the buffer and landed at the bottom of the steps…injured and off work for some time.

For your own sake, for the sake of your family and your business and customers…please use the Oreck…it works great and is much safer and easy to use…Thanks,

Just my 2 cents for those who still use the buffer on steps.

Like to hear of the accidents involving property or person using the buffer on steps vs the Oreck…I can’t even imagine the “near misses”.

You just heard of 2 and only cost about $200 total to fix, no injury to me however.

Please be safe…Dave

Where did you order your pads with the green strip from?