Skip to main content
Stesso
BrowseFeedExpertsMy Projects
Log inSign up
Stesso

Step 6 · Extract Excess Moisture

After cleaning and rinsing, go over each tread several times with the steam cleaner's suction-only function (or without dispensing steam). This is a critical step for removing excess water and significantly speeding up the drying process. Tilt the machine back if necessary to maximize suction.

Stesso home
SearchSearchBrowseBrowseFeedFeedMy ProjectsMy Projects
Log inLog inSign upSign up

Step 6 · Extract Excess Moisture

After cleaning and rinsing, go over each tread several times with the steam cleaner's suction-only function (or without dispensing steam). This is a critical step for removing excess water and significantly speeding up the drying process. Tilt the machine back if necessary to maximize suction.

Videos for this step

Perform Final Extraction and DryPerform Steam Extraction (Drying Passes)Final Moisture Extraction

Tools and Materials

← Project

How to Steam-Clean Carpet Stair Treads Safely

Step 6 of 7·6.2 hr left

Vacuum Treads Thoroughly
15 minutes2 items
Pre-treat Stains
10 minutes1 items
Prepare Steam Cleaner Solution
5 minutes1 items
Steam Clean Stair Treads
30 minutes2 items
Rinse (Optional but Recommended)
15 minutes1 items
6
Extract Excess Moisture
10 minutes1 items
7
Promote Drying
360 minutes2 items
Prev
Next
TermsPrivacySafetyLegal© 2026 Stesso, Inc.