Complete Stain Removal and Carpet Cleaning: How It's Done Right

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You might be vacuuming your carpet once a week, or maybe a little more or less often, and think you’re doing an excellent job keeping it clean. But really, vacuuming only takes care of a fraction of the dirt, debris and bacteria hiding in your carpet. And if you happen to have lots of stains in your carpet, vacuuming won’t do much about that. Having your carpet professionally steam cleaned every once in a while is a great way to ensure a full clean. Here’s some information on our very own professional carpet cleaning service and stain removal here at The Steam Team.

Removing Stains

With our highly trained technicians and their powerful, state-of-the-art equipment, we’ll be able to remove any stain on your carpet in no time. And it's not just stains either! We can also use modern cleaning methods to remove any unwanted odors from your carpet. Have your pets left odor-filled stains all over your carpet that have been there for years? No worries, just let us handle it and your carpet will look fresh and new in no time!

How We Clean Carpets

When you call in The Steam Team and our professional technicians arrive on the scene, they’ll give your carpet a complete inspection to find the most troubling areas first, and determine the required cleaning methods to get the job done right. One of the things that sets us apart is that our technicians will spot-test their preferred cleaning method so that you can see the results before they move on to the full cleaning. If you don’t like how it turns out, we’ll try something else. Our technicians won’t rest until they find a cleaning method that suits your needs. At the end of the cleaning process, we’ll apply a powerful carpet protector to keep your carpet from further stains and damage.

For more information on our carpet cleaning service, as well as our many other services, please visit The Steam Team website.

A Few Great Tips For Keeping Natural Stone Clean

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The authentic, beautiful look of natural stone makes a great addition to any home or business. Whether you use it as flooring, a countertop or even as your walls, there’s nothing quite like the look of natural stone. As with any flooring, countertop, wall or any other surface, natural stone has its own unique maintenance needs. Here at The Steam Team, we have professionals with all the expertise on how to clean your home or business, so today, we’re going to talk about how to best clean natural stone.

First Steps

If you’re cleaning the stone yourself, here are a few simple tasks you can start with. Sweeping and some light mopping are a great way to clean the surface. If you must use a vacuum rather than a broom, make sure there are no cracked or broken parts on the bottom of the vacuum that could damage your stone. When you mop the stone, just be sure you’re using a cleaning solution that is approved for natural stone. These simple first steps will make a big difference.

Intermediate Cleaning

Now for the more detailed stuff. This involves stain removal and grout cleaning, which is far too often neglected, leaving the grout to build up with dirt and damage the floor, or leaving stains that never go away. When it comes to this step, remember again to only use products approved for natural stone.

Thorough Professional Cleaning

When you need to deeply clean your natural stone (maybe the grout and stains are just too difficult for the methods you’re using), call in a professional. Here at The Steam Team we have all the right equipment and expertise for the job. And you can rest assured that when The Steam Team cleans your floors (or other surfaces), you won’t have to worry about your natural stone being damaged. So what are you waiting for? Visit The Steam Team website and give us a call today.

How To Keep Hardwood Floors Clean and Pristine

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Hardwood floors are one of the top choices throughout homes around the country. They’re perfect for pets, kids, and really, just anything else. But, they also require regular maintenance (just as any other flooring does). Don’t worry- we, here at The Steam Team, have the perfect solutions for you. We’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves to keep those floors looking clean and pristine all year-round.

Dust Floors Daily

This is the most important step you can take when it comes to keeping your floors clean! Dust settles all over our flooring and baseboards (especially if you have a ceiling fan that runs constantly!). So it’s highly important to prioritize dusting when it comes to keeping your floors as clean as possible! Use a microfiber dust mop, as the microfiber material attracts more dust and allergens.  

Mop Floors Weekly

It’s time to start mopping your floors weekly! There are some things to remember when it comes to hardwood floors. For example, too much liquid on hard floors is not good. Some cleaners can eat away at the finish, so it’s important to look out for only cleaners that are meant for hardwood. Just keep these things in mind when you’re developing your cleaning routine!

Polish Floors Quarterly

Are your floors looking dull as of late? Are they lacking the shine and luster that you remember? Your hardwood floors should be polished every two to three months, and don’t worry, the professionals can help you out with that! The Steam Team is a team of experts who specialize in caring for all types of flooring, including hardwood. 

When it comes to your hardwood flooring, you want to give it the best care possible. That’s why we’re here. So don’t wait. Put your trust in The Steam Team today! We’ll clean and restore your flooring the right way, using a simple, yet brilliant cleaning routine.

Following Water Damage: How to React

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Water damage can occur in a split-second when we least expect it. Something so essential to our daily lives can also cause extensive damage to our homes during a storm, leak, or even a fire. That’s why we got involved, here at The Steam Team, in helping our neighbors around Austin and surrounding cities to restore their homes and businesses from any water damage that may have occurred. We’ve trained our technicians who have become experts in recovery and even mold remediation- an unfortunate result from moisture. Today, we wanted to help you know how to react to water damage, whether it’s from a natural disaster, a busted pipe, or broken appliance.

Act Quickly

First and foremost, it’s important to act as quickly as possible once you discover water damage! Remember, it only takes 24-48 hours for mold to begin growing and spreading throughout your home (the last thing anyone wants). The quicker you’re able to act following water damage, the quicker your home will be restored.

Dry Out the Area

Next, do your best to dry out the area until the professionals arrive. We know that this is no simple task, especially when you’re battling mold and other contaminants, but remember that the longer you leave an area moist, the more likely it is that mold will form. 

Call in The Steam Team

The Steam Team really knows what they’re doing when it comes to water damage! You can put your trust in us. As we mentioned before, our technicians are expertly trained to handle anything and everything surrounding water damage. Whether it’s the beginning of restoration or helping you through the insurance process, we’ve seen it all. 

So remember, as soon as you encounter water damage in or around your home, give The Steam Team a call! 

Water Extraction and Flood Cleanup From The Pros

It can occur from many different things such as natural disasters, plumbing issues, leaky appliances and more, but no matter what the cause, flood damage can ruin any home or business, cause massive strain on finances, and even risk the lives and health of those in the property. When these disasters occur, you want to have someone who’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can quickly remove the water to mitigate the damaging effects. That’s what we, here at The Steam Team, are for.

Water Extraction From The Pros

Our professional team of trained technicians will quickly utilize high-powered water extraction equipment to get rid of the water, hopefully before mold growth begins. However, if the water is removed too rapidly, the change in pressure could cause structural damage, so depending on the amount of water in the home, the extraction could take up to 24 hours. But this is only in extreme flooding cases. Our professionals will remove the water as quickly as possible, but also as safely as possible. Once the water has been removed, they’ll start on the cleaning process.

Cleanup and Mold Elimination

Our professional cleaning process will begin with a detailed sanitizing of every affected surface, starting with the floors and walls of the flooded area. The floors will be removed entirely if needed. If the extraction wasn’t soon enough, and mold has taken root anyway, our technicians can handle that too. Our mold remediation process will entirely eliminate the mold from the property, rather than covering it or simply stopping it's growth like some common store-bought products might do.

As you can see, our professional technicians have the right equipment, training and skills to take on any flooded property and leave it cleaned from top to bottom and restored as much as possible. And don’t forget that we’re available for flood damage cleanup 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you have a flood emergency, don’t forget to call! Please visit The Steam Team website for more information.

The Steam Team's 24 Hour Fire & Water Damage Service

Unfortunately, fire and water damage related emergencies are extremely common and extremely costly for many home and business owners. Millions of these catastrophes occur in the United States every year and you always want to be sure that you’re placing the care of your home into the right hands. It’s important to find a company with the right equipment and technicians for the repair job, as well as finding a company that is available 24 hours a day, so that you can get the help you need right away.

Introducing our team of experienced technicians here at The Steam Team.

Our Commitment

We try to foster an attitude of care and commitment to our local Austin residents and to anyone we come in contact with. Our love for our community is what drives us to leave every resident we serve feeling satisfied with the job we’ve accomplished, and it’s also why we offer our water and fire damage repair services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We want to be certain that when disaster strikes, we are there to help our community, no matter what time or day. No matter the extent of the flooding, water damage, mold or fire and smoke damage, our technicians will be on top of it.

Our Technicians

Our professional and highly trained technicians are the reason we were voted best water damage company in Austin by the Austin Monthly. They always remain professional, courteous and efficient when it comes to assisting home and business owners with whatever the issue may be.

When our technicians arrive, they’ll start with a thorough inspection of all the damages and determine how to best treat the issue and give you a good estimate of costs. Then they’ll get to work, whether its water extraction, mold remediation, full reconstruction, providing emergency power, structure cleaning, or whatever else is needed to get your home back in shape. For more information on fire and water damage repair and restoration, visit The Steam Team website.

3 Reasons to Handle Plumbing Overflow Immediately

Plumbing overflow is no matter to be taken lightly. If you have plumbing overflow in your home, it’s important that you act fast. Here are three reasons as to why you should take care of plumbing overflow immediately! And as always, don’t be afraid to rely on The Steam Team for guidance.

Prevent Mold Growth

It only takes twenty four hours for mold to begin to grow and spread. Mold is notorious for taking over homes and harming the health of those who inhabit them. If you spot mold growing in your home, contact the professionals immediately! It needs to be addressed as soon as possible. This is probably one of the most important factors when dealing with plumbing overflow.

You Might Not Know...

We don’t mean any offense by this, but you might not know what you’re dealing with! This is no DIY project. You could potentially cause more damage just by trying to help. If ever the problem seems to be out of your hands, don’t hesitate to call in The Steam Team. The Steam Team has over a decade of experience in dealing with plumbing overflow and cleanup; let us do the leg work for you!

You Might Need the Professionals

As we mentioned before, you might need the help of the professionals, like The Steam Team.  A professional cleaning and restoration company will be able to take your hairy situation and turn it into one that works for you once again!

Call The Steam Team today or log online to view our list of services and gather more information! We’re always standing by (literally, 24/7) and would love to help restore your home to its original condition. All it takes is one phone call! We’re not just here for plumbing overflow; we’re here for almost anything.