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May 10, 2011 at 9:09 pm #144659AnonymousInactive
If you are like me, your stair buffer pads don’t last very long due to the plate tearing them up, especially the new micro fiber pads. Lately, our micro fibers have actually been binding up as well. Weird. Anyway, to try and solve the problem, we grinded down the plate so it is flate and attached large loop heavy duty velcro strips across the whole plate. Have done a couple test runs and it appears to hold the pad really well, but will release the pad when you pull it off without pulling/destroying the loops (and don’t have to worry about broken teeth on the plate). Just throwing it out there in case you are running into the same issues we are. Can always test it on an old plate that is missing all of it’s teeth and not of use anymore. That’s what we did.
May 10, 2011 at 11:22 pm #155059AnonymousInactiveDevlin,
You are always offering great, positive stuff on the board. Your knowledge and proactive approach here helps us all. Thanks!May 11, 2011 at 11:25 pm #155060AnonymousInactiveBryan,
Thanks. Same goes to you! Unfortunately, I can’t take credit for this idea. It was my employee’s idea. I’ll let everyone know how the plate works out after more time testing.
May 13, 2011 at 1:55 am #155061AnonymousInactiveI have an old plate that I plan to experiment with. Great idea!!
June 3, 2011 at 5:04 am #155062AnonymousInactiveThanks ddevlin. I tried this with the new micro fiber pads and it works great. Only thing you have to watch out for is you have to shut the buffer off when you switch steps as the pad will go flying without pressure on it.
August 2, 2011 at 1:43 am #155063schubertParticipantwe use the regular buffer on the stairs . i bought and tried the stair buffer and hated it ! now it sits in my basement . the regular buffer has always cleaned the stairs better for me
August 2, 2011 at 3:43 am #155064AnonymousGuestJason, that has got to be dangerous and a huge safety issue using the regular Nobles/Minuteman buffer on a flight of stairs. Its tough enough hauling the buffer up a flight of stairs and I cannot imagine using it to clean a 13-15 step staircase. If the Oreck stair buffer does not clean to your satisifaction I would recommend extracting the stairs with your UM. Just my two cents…
August 3, 2011 at 3:52 am #155065KY13ParticipantI think the Oreck works just fine. Stairs usually come out better for me than wall to wall. Put a little elbow grease into it. Before I use the Oreck I scrub the stairs down with the hand scrubber and always finish with a towel. Great results every time.
August 4, 2011 at 5:35 pm #155066AnonymousInactiveI have yet to find a large enough velcro hook that will work with the pads. I fight the pad/drive plate thing on every step. It has a poor driver system IMO. I have used the buffer to do stairs but the Oreck is safer and easier to use. I have used a hand brush and towels to clean 2 or 3 steps.
August 7, 2011 at 1:02 pm #155067AnonymousInactiveI think the two biggest problem people have with the stair buffer is the type of pads and a worn drive plate. The drive plate needs to be replaced when the pads no longer adhere. The type of pad makes a big difference in cleaning performance. I have the woven turf stair pads and love them. I know a guy that had some woven turf pads that were very floppy and would bunch up under the drive plate. Mine are more stiff and work well. I feel the regular green stripe or thin white pads do not work near as well. I have trouble with the microfiber pads bunching up under the plate.
August 7, 2011 at 2:43 pm #155068KY13ParticipantDidn’t even know we had woven turf stair pads. Shall give them a try. I like the micro fiber ones.
December 18, 2011 at 1:43 am #155069HB2003ParticipantI think the green striped ones work much better if you slice them in half.
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