for longer.. Make your home a shoe-free zone.

for more inspiration.. Cylinder.Some cylinder vacs work well on stairs, as a long hose and range of attachments give you more flexibility.

They are also more powerful than the average cordless and their weight is concentrated in the vacuum body, making the floorhead and hose quite light..If you use a cylinder to vacuum stairs, make sure you keep it.As cylinder vacuums are on wheels, you don’t want to risk accidentally pulling the vacuum on-top of you!.

Miele Complete C3 Pure Red.is an example of one of our top-rated cylinder vacuums.. What About Upright Vacuum Cleaners?.

Upright vacuums pose more of a problem for cleaning stairs, as they’re often heavy and bulky.

The hoses aren’t always long enough to cover a whole flight of stairs, so you have to balance them on the steps.. It’s much easier if the hose is long enough to reach all the way, but the compromise is often reduced suction power..Whether you use a spray mop or a bucket mop, make sure you mop the floor so it’s damp rather than wet.

You want to use as little water as possible to reduce the risk of damage to your vinyl flooring.A microfibre mop is a better choice than a string mop, as string holds a lot more water.. Mop from the furthest point towards your exit door to save you walking over wet floors.

If you’ve got plank-style vinyl, mop with the grain for the best results..Avoid using a steam mop.