Cleaning Carpeted Steps and Stairs

Most large vacuum cleaners have hoses to help you clean stairs, but it's a pain dragging around the large vacuum. Purchase a mini shop vac (available at Lowe's, etc.) and use it with a long extension cord. It is very powerful and has a carpet attachment. You can also use it to clean the carpet in your car. Very handy. It's about 12" tall and very easy to carry around.