Why Should You Clean Your Rugs?

If your home is looking and/or feeling a bit grimey, it may be time for a good ‘ol steam cleaning! Why should you steam clean? Well, there are several benefits to steam cleaning that simply don’t compare to other methods! Here are seven excellent reasons to start steam cleaning now. The best rug cleaning in Austin, Texas. 

Steam cleaning:

Kills Germs and Bacteria

Steam cleaning kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria in your home! It’s great to steam clean this time of year, when everyone around us is getting sick!

Destroys Allergens and Pet Dander

If you have pets or allergies, worry no more! A professional grade steam cleaning machine can eradicate pet dander and other allergens from your carpet and upholstery, leaving your home much more allergy-friendly!  

Thoroughly Cleans Your Home

You can trust the clean that comes with steam cleaning. It cleans so well that your home will feel brand new!

Is Easy and Affordable

Other methods of cleaning, such as mopping and scrubbing, require a lot of painful back and leg work. Steam cleaning effortlessly cleans your home! It’s easier on the body and therefore healthier. Not to mention, you won’t be spending any money on cleaning products!

Can Be Done by the Professionals

If you don’t want to rent a machine or DIY this project, simply call the professionals! The Steam Team is always here to help.

Removes Carpet Stains

Do you have any old carpet stains you’re hiding underneath furniture and rugs? Well, let’s unveil them and extract them from your carpet with a steam cleaner.

Cleans Tile and Grout

Finally, a way to brighten up your tile and grout! Steam cleaning reaches deep within the pores of grout and extracts dirt and grime, leaving it like new!

The Steam Team has been serving the community of Austin, TX for over a decade now and we’re not stopping anytime soon! So if your home is in need of a deep cleaning, give us a call! We’re available 24/7!

How to Remove candy from Your Carpet or Rugs

Ah… it’s that time of year again. The season of chocolates, lollipops, and the like. With Halloween, comes Halloween candy and sometimes it ends up in our carpets, and not in our mouths. So let’s take a look at three different types of candy and how to remove them from carpet and rugs! We have been cleaning carpet and rugs in Austin for over 40 years. 

Gum

Before you grab your scissors to remove gum from your carpet, consider this method first: freeze the gum by placing a small bag of ice over the area. Once it hardens, use a scraping tool to scrape away any excess particles. Then vacuum the area thoroughly. Finally, sponge the area with warm, soapy water, and dry completely with a clean towel, making sure all of the stain has been removed!

Chocolate

There’s a whole world of chocolate lovers out there, but carpet is not one of them! To remove chocolate from your carpet, make sure it’s all dried up, and (like with the gum) scrape away any leftover pieces. Try to lift the stain with a carpet stain remover. If this doesn’t work, mix ¼ teaspoon of dishwashing detergent with a cup of lukewarm water. Pour this mixture on the affected area, and blot the carpet from the outer edge inward (as to not spread the stain).

Hard Candy

Hard candy is the stickiest of all candies, and it’s not easy to remove from carpet. But there are no tricks here- we have the answers. First, soften the candy with cool water, and scrape away any pieces that remain. Then use an enzymatic stain remover; these work best! Finally, rinse the area with a damp, clean cloth to make sure the candy has been removed.

If you’re still having trouble removing these pesky stains from your carpet, don’t hesitate to call in the professionals! The Steam Team has all of the expertise and equipment for the any carpet stain- not just Halloween candy! For rug cleaning pick up and delivery call us today.