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I’m sure that this has been asked before, but do we or will we get any pads for the Oreck with the ‘stripes’ on them as with the Noble’s pads? I like the light weight and portability of the Oreck, but find myself having to do too much hand work on steps as the pads don’t really have any agitation capabilities. They seem to be only useful when using it with very lightly soiled steps or to wipe them down on a final pass after you’ve hand cleaned each step. Just wondering. Thanks.
I was wondering the same thing myself. In the franchise information package it shows the operator using a green stripe pad on steps.
I just ordered some new stair pads and actually received the pads with the green stripe. I haven’t actually used them yet, but I believe Dave in PA has used them before and has suggested splitting them to get better use out of them…
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
Don’t worry Dave. I’ve never used or attempted to use the buffer on the steps and I won’t. That’s what my Oreck is for.
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