{"product_id":"orbot-micro-stair-upholstery-tool","title":"Orbot Micro Twin-Head Orbital Stair \u0026 Upholstery Tool","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-header-text\"\u003eThe Owner's Insights on the Orbot Micro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStairs are where your carpet crew loses the most time. A floor machine won't sit on a tread, so your techs end up on their knees with a hand brush, one step at a time, for the whole flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOrbot Micro\u003c\/strong\u003e takes over that part of the job. It's a \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 lb handheld tool with two 4-inch heads\u003c\/strong\u003e that orbit exactly half a turn apart, so each head cancels out the other's kick. You hold it by two handles, let its own weight do the scrubbing, and walk it up the staircase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd put it to work on carpeted stairwells, hotel and office corridors with steps, and the upholstered seating in lobbies, waiting rooms and churches. It's just as handy on the grout around toilets and in small restrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe honest about scale, though. This is a detail tool. If you need to clean open floors, you want the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orbot-slim-11-battery-powered-orbital-floor-machine\" title=\"Orbot Slim 11-inch battery orbital floor machine\"\u003eOrbot Slim\u003c\/a\u003e or a bigger machine, with the Micro riding along for the stairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: left; padding-top: 2%;\"\u003e\n\u003cnoscript class=\"loading-lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zoomable\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; width: 100%; max-width: 570px; gap: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/orbot-micro-close-up-white-brush-head.webp?v=1790105626\" alt=\"Close-up of a white carpet and tile brush fitted to one of the Orbot Micro heads\" width=\"748\" height=\"748\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: calc(50% - 2px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/orbot-micro-close-up-motor-housing.webp?v=1790105627\" alt=\"Close-up of the Orbot Micro vented motor housing with the bronze oiling point on top\" width=\"758\" height=\"758\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: calc(50% - 2px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/orbot-micro-close-up-cushioned-handle.webp?v=1790105626\" alt=\"Close-up of the Orbot Micro front handle above the blue cast aluminum gear case\" width=\"759\" height=\"759\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: calc(50% - 2px);\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/orbot-micro-stair-upholstery-tool-front-view.jpg?v=1790112101\" alt=\"Orbot Micro seen from the front, showing the carry handle, the Micro nameplate and the two orbital heads\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: calc(50% - 2px);\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/noscript\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 70%; border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-header-text\"\u003eWhat Customers Say About the Orbot Micro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere isn't a lot of public feedback on the Micro, but what's out there comes from pros who use it for work, and it lines up. The theme that keeps coming back is time. Stair and upholstery jobs that used to drag get done much faster and with less strain. Owners who run it every day say it paid for itself. One longtime user runs it almost daily on carpeted stairs, and also on tile in small bathrooms and around toilets, and calls it very reliable. Buyers also like that one tool covers upholstery, carpet and tile once you swap in the right brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 70%; border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-header-text\"\u003eWhy You'll Love the Orbot Micro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin 4-inch heads timed half a turn apart\u003c\/strong\u003e cancel each other's vibration, so your wrists and forearms hold up over a long flight of stairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushes that orbit instead of spin\u003c\/strong\u003e scrub like a hand brush without burning, swirling or fraying carpet and fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour brush grades plus pads\u003c\/strong\u003e let one tool handle upholstery, commercial carpet, tile and grout, and stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5 lb cast aluminum body\u003c\/strong\u003e is easy to carry up stairwells all shift and tough enough for daily route work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-moisture cleaning with SuperZorb pads\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls loosened soil out of the fibers, so stairs and seats dry faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical-free AkwaStrip pads\u003c\/strong\u003e strip finish from small vinyl, VCT and wood areas using only water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure the Micro fits your jobs? Send us what you clean (stairs, seating, tile) and how often, or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18556015678\"\u003e(855) 601-5678\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll tell you honestly whether it's the right tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: left; padding-top: 5%;\"\u003e\n\u003cnoscript class=\"loading-lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"zoomable\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/orbot-micro-features-and-benefits-sheet.webp?v=1790105626\" alt=\"Orbot Micro features and benefits sheet listing specifications, the four brushes and the pad options\" width=\"1910\" height=\"1910\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height: 700px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/noscript\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Should Consider an Orbot Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrbot has built orbital cleaning machines since 1974 and reports more than 40,000 sold worldwide. The company states that every Orbot machine carries the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval. In the US, Orbot is run by Ultimate Solutions in Huntington Beach, California, and warranty claims go through the dealer you bought from, which is us. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orbot-machines\" title=\"All Orbot machines at OneUp Cleaning\"\u003eOrbot lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 70%; border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Clean Stair Carpet with the Orbot Micro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum each step first, since no agitation tool removes loose grit. Pre-spray with your encapsulation cleaner, then fit the \u003cstrong\u003eSuperZorb pads\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003eaqua brushes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Set your Micro on the tread, switch it on, and work it back and forth, then side to side, in a crosshatch. Light pressure only. Orbot warns that pushing down doesn't clean better and can damage the transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a pad loads up with soil, pull it, rinse it and put on a fresh one. Finish by wiping the step with a towel, or rinse and extract if you're running an extractor on the job. It's the same low-moisture method our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/encap-machines\" title=\"Encapsulation carpet cleaning machines\"\u003eencap machines\u003c\/a\u003e use on open carpet, scaled down to a stair tread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Orbot Micro Brush Do You Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrush or pad\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/orbot-micro-scrub-brushes-set-of-2\" title=\"Orbot Micro scrub brushes\"\u003eGray ultra soft brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelicate upholstery, leather, headliners and natural fiber carpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/orbot-micro-scrub-brushes-set-of-2\" title=\"Orbot Micro scrub brushes\"\u003eAqua soft brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial carpet and carpeted stairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/orbot-micro-scrub-brushes-set-of-2\" title=\"Orbot Micro scrub brushes\"\u003eWhite standard brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurable carpet, floor mats, and tile and grout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/orbot-micro-scrub-brushes-set-of-2\" title=\"Orbot Micro scrub brushes\"\u003eBlack scrub brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTile and grout, stone floors and heavy scrubbing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/orbot-micro-superzorb-pads-case-of-10\" title=\"Orbot Micro SuperZorb pads\"\u003eSuperZorb pads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsorbing soil and moisture during low-moisture carpet cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/orbot-micro-akwastrip-pads-4-25-case-of-10\" title=\"Orbot Micro AkwaStrip pads\"\u003eAkwaStrip pads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-only stripping on vinyl, VCT, linoleum and wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrushes come in sets of two, one per head. Pads need the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orbot-micro-velcro-pad-driver-plates-set-of-2\" title=\"Orbot Micro Velcro pad driver plates\"\u003eVelcro pad driver plates\u003c\/a\u003e. Each AkwaStrip pad, used on both sides, covers about 1,000 to 2,000 sq ft depending on how much finish is on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Orbot Micro Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits you best if you run a carpet cleaning business, or handle hotel, office, church or school cleaning where stairs and seating get done every week. It isn't an extractor, so your heavily soiled carpet still needs rinsing and extraction. It's corded, with a 9.5 ft cord, so plan on an extension cord: 18 AWG is fine up to 100 ft, and past that Orbot calls for 16 AWG. It's also loud at 82.5 dBA. Normal conversation sits around 60 dB, so running it in your occupied lobby takes some planning, and Orbot recommends hearing protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Micro comes with a \u003cstrong\u003e3 ft cushioned extension handle\u003c\/strong\u003e that mounts in two positions, flat or at 45 degrees. Clip it on for quick carpet spotting and for reaching the back of deep treads without bending over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrbot Micro Maintenance and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping your Micro running takes a few minutes. Every 8 hours, put 3 drops of light machine oil on the top motor bearing, and blow the motor housing out with compressed air (after every carpet job, too). The carbon brushes are wear parts that last about 50 to 150 hours. When they wear down, the tool shuts itself off, so keep a spare set. Orbot also recommends keeping the original box for storage and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warranty is short, and you should know that up front. Orbot covers the Micro for \u003cstrong\u003e30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e against manufacturing defects. Brushes, pads, drivers and normal wear aren't covered. Here's our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"OneUp Cleaning return policy\"\u003ereturn policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 70%; border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-header-text\"\u003eOrbot Micro Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecifications: Orbot Micro Twin-Head Orbital Stair \u0026amp; Upholstery Tool\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrbot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHOSOM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld twin-head orbital tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 V AC, 60 Hz, 2.0 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35 hp (0.23 kW), universal AC motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,800 to 3,200 RPM (about 3,000 oscillations per minute)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrbital Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/16 in (8 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 4 in (2 x 100 mm), turning clockwise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 lb (2.9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty cast aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 ft (2.9 m), non-marking, 16 AWG\/3 SJTOW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82.5 dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Arm Vibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.27 m\/s²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft cushioned extension handle with two mounting positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight and Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 lb, 16 x 10 x 10 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray, aqua, white and black brushes (sets of 2), Velcro driver plates, SuperZorb pads, AkwaStrip pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRI Seal of Approval (per Orbot); tested by Intertek ETL SEMKO to EN 60745\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 days, manufacturing defects (consumables excluded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSee the Orbot Micro in Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cnoscript class=\"loading-lazy\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe class=\"product-video\" style=\"border-radius: 0.7rem;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mfrMxlJQGOI?autoplay=0\u0026amp;rel=0\" title=\"Orbot Micro promo video from Orbot USA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/noscript\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn older Orbot promo, but the tool is the same.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"documents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/orbot-micro-stair-upholstery-tool-operating-manual.pdf?v=1790105600\" download=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrbot Micro Stair and Upholstery Tool \u003cstrong\u003eOperating Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e (PDF, 2.1 MB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/orbot-micro-stair-upholstery-tool-features-and-benefits-sheet.pdf?v=1790105603\" download=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrbot Micro Stair and Upholstery Tool \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Benefits Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e (PDF, 7.9 MB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about brushes, pads or whether the Micro fits your jobs? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18556015678\"\u003e(855) 601-5678\u003c\/a\u003e, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@oneupcleaning.com\"\u003esupport@oneupcleaning.com\u003c\/a\u003e or use the chat, and we'll help you pick the right setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orbot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67830589063472,"sku":"ORB-HOSOM","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/orbot-micro-stair-upholstery-tool-front-left-view.jpg?v=1790112101","url":"https:\/\/oneupcleaning.com\/products\/orbot-micro-stair-upholstery-tool","provider":"OneUp Cleaning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}