Staying on top: TÜV SÜD tips on domestic ladders

Washing the curtains, dusting the collected works of Dickens on the top shelf, taking down ceiling lamps to remove dead insects – spring cleaning sometimes involves work at 'dizzy heights'. Good domestic ladders and scaffolding help spring-cleaners to avoid mishaps and injuries. TÜV SÜD's experts know what to look out for to make the right choice.

• Do you actually need a full-length ladder, or will a small domestic three or four-tread stepladder be sufficient? Spring cleaners should ask themselves this question before they set out to make a purchase. For most activities small stepladders offer better stability and balance than long ladders. Plus, smaller models take up less space when not in use.
• Spring-cleaners opting for a "full-length" ladder can choose between rungs or steps. TÜV SÜD's tip: steps offer far better balance and stability. This is particularly important for people who use their ladders only once or twice per year – for example, to change their energy-saving light bulbs or get their suitcases down from the top shelf.

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