I am wondering how this is on stairs since you must drag the whole machine long each stair. Do you work up a step using on stairs, or it's easy?
232660
Its very easy especially at less than 8lbs. In my opinion much easier than attachment hoses.
232661
It is very easy because the vacuum is so light in weight. I bought this Oreck because I have a very serious back problem, & this vacuum is the answer. I give it a 5 star rating.
2065717
You need to be on the stair stepper to get results. It's very easy to use & really helps get your heart going & good exercise!! :-)
1051566
Hi, yes it works great. I live on the second floor but I use the elevator. I put kitty litter and pilled to the top. I cannot say about stairs but its pretty sturdy.
604100
It works well on steps. Mine only have a carpet runner and the pile is very short and stiff and it cleans them quite well. The first time I used it, I noticed that it picked up a lot more dirt then my previous handheld vacuum.
240920
I use mine on stairs all the time. I use the hose attachment and large brush head (not motorized). It seems to work as well as the main unit. The waste water is always really dark afterward and any stain I've ever used it on comes out.
604105
It works AWESOME on stairs. Does a terrific job picking up pet hair and overall cleaning.
626680
See the dustbin in the center? That whole piece lifts off the large base and you can bring the smaller unit into tight spaces and up and down stairs. The hose and attachments allow you to vacuum the steps. I love not having to lug the whole vacuum when cleaning my steps. I use the crevice tool, not the rotating brush. A couple passes with the crevice tool picks everything up.
228904
It's great on carpeted stairs... it also has a flippable visor which makes the riser easy to get to. Yes, the brushes keep rotating but they can be stopped if desired. No problem as far as the pick up.
1401732
It works, depends on how wide your stairs are. I own this to ease the work on my back, so. Sometimes it is easier to use a strawbroom, or shovel, but when it's deep (like we had in the NE this past winter) you can use it to clear a path. It can be a bit of a pain, but better than the alternative (shovel push down create bigger pile to move or push sideways). I use this sideways to create a path and use a shovel for clean up near the railings, middlish to the right and then middlish to the left.
1410543
I love the great suction of the animal. I do use it on the flight of 14 stairs to the basement and it works fine. However, I am thinking that in the future I might invest also in the dyson rechargeable stick Vac. I would use it for stairs and quick cleanups in the kitchen area. But I am happy with animal canister as I use it on carpets and also with the "flat out" tool on the laminates as it get as close to the floor and grooves as possible. Hope this information helps you in making your choices. Good luck
248093
I have low-cut carpet so it works well on that. I feel it works best on non-carpet surfaces (hard wood for me). Even on low-cut carpet you can it is not as solid when on hard flooring. I don't think it's a deal breaker if you have carpet - in fact, I think it would make the workout even more challenging. Hope this helps. (BTW - not as easy as it looks. Good machine.)
534015
the manufacturer would have to have the option of having the stair friendly wheels you see on other products to make stairs easier for some of us. Not sure you could have those type wheels put on the cart. But I just pull it up behind me when I need to. I'm not sure what the difference the stair climbing wheels are to the wheels on the cart you still have to pull the cart up the stairs.
228901
My experience is that it does fine on carpeted stairs. The brushes rotate consistently, and it picks up a lot, especially dust. First time I used it, I had to empty the canister frequently, as it picked up so much!
807289
I think a vacuum would do a better job on stairs. This is mainly for clothing and furniture material.
2016390
Yes, works very well on stairs. Just remove the long tube and connect the power head directly to the motor unit.
834128
Mine works well on stairs. I use mine to bring groceries from the car into the house. When I pull the cart to the car (which is in the driveway), I have to make sure I turn the cart around so that when it is full, I can grab the handle to PULL it back to the house. I am not able to steer it in a circle to reposition it. Because of the 3 wheels on each side, they do not swivel. Other than that, I am very happy with my cart. It works well for my purpose.
277555
Yes, that was a main reason for purchasing it. It has a smaller head attachment that can be used for stairs. However, it is also easy to vacuum carpeted stairs with it as is, because it is lightweight and swivels.