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A method and apparatus for securing a vacuum hose and a pressure hose of a carpet cleaning system to a support. In one embodiment, the support is secured to a railing structure of a building or dwelling. The vacuum hose and pressure hose are extended from a base unit to the support which is secured

A method and apparatus for securing a vacuum hose and a pressure hose of a carpet cleaning system to a support. In one embodiment, the support is secured to a railing structure of a building or dwelling. The vacuum hose and pressure hose are extended from a base unit to the support which is secured to the railing structure. Both the vacuum hose and the pressure hose are secured or clamped within the support such that both hoses are supported and held intermediately between the base unit and an application wand. This method of supporting vacuum and pressure hoses of a carpet cleaning system is particularly useful when cleaning floors and carpets on levels above ground.

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1. A support for supporting a vacuum hose and a pressure hose that form a part of carpet cleaning system, the support comprising: a frame structure; a reel rotatably mounted to the frame structure for engaging and supporting the vacuum hose; a pressure hose area for receiving and supporting the pres

1. A support for supporting a vacuum hose and a pressure hose that form a part of carpet cleaning system, the support comprising: a frame structure; a reel rotatably mounted to the frame structure for engaging and supporting the vacuum hose; a pressure hose area for receiving and supporting the pressure hose; a clamp mounted to the frame structure for engaging the vacuum hose and pressure hose and securing the vacuum hose and pressure hose to the support; and means for securing the support to a railing wherein the means for securing the support to the railing includes a flexible first connector adapted to connect to a generally horizontal rail that forms a part of the railing, and a second connector adapted to connect to one or more banisters that form a part of the railing. 2. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 1 wherein the frame structure includes a railing support adapted to be secured to a railing. 3. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 2 wherein the railing support is generally L-shaped. 4. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 1 wherein the first connector includes a first flexible tie adapted to extend from the frame structure of the support and wherein the first connector provides a hook and loop fastener for securing the first flexible tie around a portion of the railing; and wherein the second connector includes a second flexible tie for extending around a portion of the railing and connecting thereto via hook and loop fasteners. 5. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 1 wherein the clamp is moveable between a clamped position and an unclamped position, and wherein in the unclamped position, the support includes an open top that permits both the vacuum hose and the pressure hose to be inserted into the support through the open top, and wherein in a clamped position, the clamp extends over the top of the pressure and vacuum hoses and secures the hoses within the support. 6. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 1 wherein the pressure hose area is disposed adjacent the reel and wherein the clamp is an overhead clamp that is pivotally connected to the frame structure and moveable between clamp and unclamped positions and wherein in the clamped position the overhead clamp extends over and engages a top portion of both the vacuum hose and pressure hose. 7. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 6 wherein the pressure hose area includes a ledge for receiving and supporting the pressure hose and wherein the ledge is spaced above a lower portion of the reel. 8. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 1 wherein the clamp is moveable between a clamp position and an unclamped position, and wherein the clamp includes a vacuum hose engaging surface for engaging the vacuum hose when in the clamped position and a pressure hose engaging surface for engaging the pressure hose when in the clamped position. 9. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 8 including a generally curved shaped surface for engaging and extending around at least a portion of the vacuum hose when the clamp assumes the clamped position. 10. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 8 wherein the surface for engaging the pressure hose includes a frictional surface that engages the pressure hose so as to generally prevent the pressure hose from moving with respect to the support when the clamp assumes the clamped position. 11. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 1 wherein the clamp is moveable between clamped and unclamped positions and includes a first member for engaging both the vacuum hose and pressure hose when in the clamped position, and further includes a latch for latching the clamp in the clamped position. 12. The vacuum hose and pressure hose support of claim 11 wherein the first member is pivotally connected to the frame structure, and wherein the latch includes a latching member pivotally connected to the first member. 13. A support adapted to be secured to a railing structure for supporting a vacuum hose and a pressure hose that form a part of a carpet cleaning system, the support comprising: a base for resting adjacent the railing structure; at least one connector associated with the base for extending to and connecting to the railing structure so as to secure the base to the railing structure; a frame structure secured to the base; the frame structure including an area for receiving the vacuum hose of the carpet cleaning system; the frame structure further including an area for receiving the pressure hose of the carpet cleaning system; a fastener for securing the vacuum hose and pressure hose of the carpet cleaning system within the areas for receiving the vacuum hose and pressure hose; and wherein the railing structure that supports the support includes a top rail and a series of vertical members disposed below the top rail, and wherein the base includes a first member for extending over the top rail and a second member that extends alongside a portion of the railing structure. 14. The support of claim 13 wherein the fastener includes a clamp for securely clamping the vacuum hose and pressure hose to the support, the clamp being moveable between a clamp position and an unclamped position. 15. The support of claim 14 wherein the clamp includes a member pivotally connected to the frame structure and operative to engage both the pressure hose and the vacuum hose when the clamp assumes the clamped position. 16. The support of claim 15 wherein the clamp includes a latch for latching the clamp in the clamp position. 17. The support of claim 15 wherein the member of the clamp for engaging the vacuum hose and pressure hose includes a first surface for engaging the vacuum hose and preventing the vacuum hose from substantially moving with respect to the support, and a second surface for engaging and holding the pressure hose such that both the pressure hose and vacuum hose are maintained relatively stationary within the support. 18. The support of claim 13 wherein the support includes a reel and wherein the area for receiving the vacuum hose includes a portion of the reel. 19. The support of claim 18 including a ledge that forms a part of the area for receiving the pressure hose such that when the pressure hose is secured within the support, a portion of the pressure hose rests on the ledge. 20. The support of claim 13 wherein the base is of a generally L-shaped configuration. 21. The support of claim 13 wherein the base includes a padding for engaging the railing structure. 22. A method of supporting a vacuum hose and a pressure hose, forming a part of a carpet cleaning system, between a base unit and an application wand wherein the base unit and the application wand also form a part of the carpet cleaning system, the method comprising: securing a support intermediately between the base unit and the floor or carpet to be cleaned; placing a portion of the vacuum hose and pressure hose of the carpet cleaning system within the support; securing the vacuum hose and pressure hose within the support such that the vacuum hose and pressure hose are held within the support; performing a floor or carpet cleaning operation with the wand while the pressure hose and vacuum hose are secured with the support; and wherein the support includes a rail and a ledge with the rail being adapted to support the vacuum hose and the ledge being adapted to support the pressure hose, and wherein the method further includes securing the vacuum hose and pressure hose within the support by engaging and clamping the hose such that the vacuum hose is retained between the clamp and the rail and the pressure hose is retained between the clamp and the ledge. 23. The method of claim 22 including securing the support to a railing structure associated with a building having the floor or carpet to be cleaned. 24. The method of claim 22 including cleaning a floor or carpet on a second story , or a story there above, of a building by securing the support to a railing structure located above a ground level such that during the floor or carpet cleaning operation, the vacuum hose and pressure hose are secured within the support that is turn secured to the railing structure. 25. The method of claim 22 including securing the support to an upper level of a building where the upper level is located at least as high as a second story level, directing one of the hoses downwardly from the upper level; securing the hose directed downwardly to the other hose and pulling both hoses upwardly to the upper level; and securing both hoses within the support. 26. The method of claim 25 wherein after the carpet cleaning operation is completed, at least one hose is engaged with a reel and allowed to pass over the reel as the one hose is returned to a lower level. 27. The method of claim 22 wherein securing the vacuum hose and pressure hose within the support includes engaging the vacuum hose and pressure hose with a moveable clamp and clamping the clamp to a frame structure associated with the support wherein the clamp engages both the pressure hose and vacuum hose and secures the hoses within the support. 28. A support for receiving and holding a vacuum hose and a pressure hose forming a part of a carpet cleaning system, comprising:a base adapted to be secured to a part of a building structure;a frame structure disposed on the base;a reel rotatably mounted to the frame structure for receiving one of the hoses;a hose receiving area disposed adjacent the reel and including a hose support for receiving the other hose;the support including an open top area disposed over the reel and hose receiving area such that both the vacuum hose and the pressure hose can be inserted into the support through the open top; anda clamp movably mounted to the frame structure and movable from an unclamped position to a clamped position, in the clamped position the clamp engaging upper portions of both the vacuum hose and the pressure hose such that in the clamped position the hoses are held within the support; andwherein the hose receiving area includes a ledge that is spaced upwardly from the lower portion of the rail. 29. The support of claim 28 wherein the clamp is pivotally connected to the frame structure and includes a first member that in a clamped position extends over the vacuum hose and pressure hose and engages the same and holds the pressure hose and vacuum hose downwardly in the support, wherein the support includes a latch member that is pivotally connected to the first member and in a clamped position extends downwardly for engagement with a mating latch receiver. 30. The support of claim 28 wherein the base includes an L-shaped structure that extends over a top rail of the railing structure and downwardly adjacent vertical member forming a part of the railing structure; and wherein the L-shaped structure is provided with at least two connectors for connecting to the top rail and to one or more vertical members of the railing structure such that the support is securely held on the railing structure. 31. A support for supporting a vacuum hose and a pressure hose that form a part of carpet cleaning system, the support comprising: a frame structure; a reel rotatably mounted to the frame structure for engaging and supporting the vacuum hose; a pressure hose area for receiving and supporting the pressure hose; a clamp mounted to the frame structure for engaging the vacuum hose and pressure hose and securing the vacuum hose and pressure hose to the support, wherein the pressure hose area is disposed adjacent to the reel and wherein the clamp is an overhead clamp that is pivotally connected to the frame structure and movable between clamped and unclamped positions and wherein in the clamped position the overhead clamp extends over and engages a top portion of both the vacuum hose and the pressure hose, and wherein the pressure hose area includes a ledge for receiving and supporting the pressure hose and wherein the ledge is spaced above a lower portion of the reel. 32. A support adapted to be secured to a railing structure for supporting a vacuum hose and a pressure hose that form a part of a carpet cleaning system, the support comprising: a base for resting adjacent the railing structure; at least one connector associated with the base for extending to and connecting to the railing structure so as to secure the base to the railing structure; a frame structure secured to the base; the frame structure including an area for receiving the vacuum hose of the carpet cleaning system; the frame structure further including an area for receiving the pressure hose of the carpet cleaning system; a fastener for securing the vacuum hose and pressure hose of the carpet cleaning system within the areas for receiving the vacuum hose and pressure hose; wherein the fastener includes a clamp for securely clamping the vacuum hose and pressure hose to the support, the clamp being movable between a clamped position and an unclamped position; wherein the clamp includes a member pivotally connected to the frame structure and operative to engage both the pressure hose and the vacuum hose when the clamp assumes the clamped position; and wherein the member of the clamp for engaging the vacuum hose and pressure hose includes a first surface for engaging the vacuum hose and preventing the vacuum hose from substantially moving with respect to the support, and a second surface for engaging and holding the pressure hose such that both the pressure hose and the vacuum hose are maintained relatively stationary within the support. 33. A support adapted to be secured to a railing structure for supporting a vacuum hose and a pressure hose that form a part of a carpet cleaning system, the support comprising: a base for resting adjacent the railing structure; at least one connector associated with the base for extending to and connecting to the railing structure so as to secure the base to the railing structure; a frame structure secured to the base; the frame structure including an area for receiving the vacuum hose of the carpet cleaning system; the frame structure further including an area for receiving the pressure hose of the carpet cleaning system; a fastener for securing the vacuum hose and pressure hose of the carpet cleaning system within the areas for receiving the vacuum hose and pressure hose; wherein the support includes a reel and wherein the area for receiving the vacuum hose includes a portion of the reel such that when the vacuum hose is retained within the support, a portion of the vacuum hose engages the reel; and wherein the support includes a ledge that forms a part of the area for receiving the pressure hose such that when the pressure hose is secured within the support, a portion of the pressure hose rests on the ledge.