Needing a Concrete Scrubbing Machine for our stairwells. No drainage so...

Needing a Concrete Scrubbing Machine for our stairwells. No drainage so needing one that sucks the water back up.
Any good suggestions for machines ?? Thank you!!

Chris Finetto Best bet, hire a company that uses a truck mounted steam cleaning machine for floor tile and grout. Stanley Steamer…I had similar issues with several buildings over the years. Once I had the stairs cleaned, we treated with sealer and some we painted. Once painted, you can use a damp mop to clean.

Guest Insider Chris Finetto did it get the stains out? Dramatic difference? We’ve tried everything under the sun seems like and it looks the same

Chris Finetto Yes, looked like new. There were some stains that jist couldn’t come out and that when we painted the treads. That was the best solution.

Sherri Vittatoe Chris Finetto we used a company that scrubbed with a recovery; however the stains and dirt discoloration never changed. 2 yr old property so everything was still new. Following for a better solution!

Mark Tanguay I would try a carpet extractor first. I don't know of any mechanical scrubber that will do what you're asking other than good ole fashion elbow grease.

Jessica Siderius Steam them!! No water and it has worked well for us at a property set up like this!

Guest Insider Jessica Siderius what did you use to steam them?

Jessica Siderius Instead of power washing our vendor used steam!

Marty Lax Kaivac makes a machine that has an attachment that sprays pressure and vacuums at the same time. You would need a small portable scrubber to be able to get each stair. We use a doodle scrub by Square Scrub.

Nicholas Clayton Thanks Marty! Does it reclaim the water, by any chance?

Marty Lax Nicholas Clayton yes it has a vac and recovery tank.

Guest Insider Do not ever paint stairs!!!! I see this all the time (I've even tried it on my own properties), and it looks like hell within 6 months. It will cost you a fortune in the long run because you will need to paint them every year. Epoxy will also fail. You need to find someone who can do a polyaspartic coating. It's difficult to scratch or stain, and cleaning is a breeze. This is the only product I will ever use on stairs or breezeways - unless someone invents something better.

Guest Insider Put vinal on the stairs and landings

Becky Dotson How to get it to adhere good to concrete steps?

Guest Insider Small hand steamer. Worked at a highrise with concrete floors tried many things...

Guest Insider Paint them just use some “shark grip” additive to prevent slipping.

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