A:Answer The handle detaches to use as a vacuum wand only while the canister stays attached to the traditional dolly roller/brush section. With that said, you can use the wand with accessories to do stairs since the included hose is 12 feet long (see attached photo from the Shark website). However, based on my experience, if you pull this hose too far, instead of the hose stretching to give you more length, you can easily and accidentally tip the base section over. Although we love this tool, it may not be the best for vacuuming your stairs, but it is possible.
