Don't Make These Mistakes With Your Marble Surfaces

Commercial Lobby Marble Floor Cleaning

We know homeowners love their marble countertops, floors, vanities, columns or other marble surfaces. For this reason, there’s an ongoing search for many homeowners to find the best methods and products to care for their marble. If you have marble in your home and have been on this search yourself, we might have exactly what you’re looking for!

Avoid Most DIY Methods

Far too many homeowners make the mistake of trying to clean their own marble surfaces with DIY approaches, using the wrong methods or products that end up doing more damage than good. That’s because marble is a porous and sensitive surface, especially to acidic products, like many common house cleaners. Marble is also softer than most stone, making it more susceptible to scratching and dulling if scrubbed too hard or cleaned with the wrong material.

Since most generic cleaners, DIY approaches and common cleaning practices might be bad for your marble, it’s always better to leave intensive cleaning in the hands of a professional or team of trained technicians. That’s where we come in.

The Steam Team

When you call in The Steam Team for our marble polishing service, you’ll find that our technicians are experts at proper marble care, and will utilize our full line of specialized products specifically designed for cleaning and polishing even the most delicate marble surfaces. Floor tiles, countertops, vanities and even shower walls can all be polished back to their original shine by our professional technicians!

Our technicians will choose only the right method for the specific level of wear on your marble, removing all dirt, scratches and stains, and renewing the protective layer of the surface. If you need marble polishing in your home, give us a call! For more information on our many other services, visit The Steam Team website.

The Easiest Way to Clean Granite

Granite is the perfect material for many surfaces in our homes- from the kitchen, to bathrooms, and even the floors, it’s versatile and beautiful all-in-one. While undoubtedly durable, natural stone can sometimes be tricky to clean (and keep that way). That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the easiest ways to care for and clean your granite, no matter where it is!

Install a Sealant

Before you even get to cleaning, make sure your granite is sealed with a proper sealant before placing anything on top of it. A sealant will keep any spills from harming your stone or causing stains over time. Now, a sealant won’t last forever so you may need to re-apply a sealant if your granite has been around for several years.

Create A Cleaning Routine

We all know by now how important it is to clean your floors, furniture, and everything else regularly in order to keep it maintained and lasting as long as possible. When it comes to granite or any other natural stone, the process is no different. However, you want to find a cleaning solution that is specific to the stone you’re cleaning so as to not damage any part of your surfaces or flooring.

Use the Right Equipment

Scrubbing your counters with a hard scrub brush is probably not the best idea for natural stone. Instead, try grabbing a microfiber cloth or another type of fabric cloth to work your way through those spots and stains.

Whether you’re replacing your countertops or looking to freshen up your old ones, we’re here for you. Our team of experienced technicians has the equipment and the knowledge to finish the job- and finish it right! So, if you’re looking for installation or a good ‘ol deep cleaning, count on The Steam Team to get it done.

The Best Way to Care for your Tile and Grout Austin Texas

High moisture areas, like our bathrooms for example, can be difficult to keep clean! Tile works great in these areas, but unfortunately, because of grout’s porous nature, it can stain easily, or become discolored. And to make matters worse, it’s typically a light color to begin with. So let’s discuss a few ways to keep high moisture areas clean, and that tile looking marvelous! We clean tile and grout all over Austin so if you need service give us a call. 

The Mopping Method

Sweeping and mopping are things that you’ll need to do frequently to prevent the buildup of dirt and grime. Incorporate these chores into your weekly routine and you’ll be much better off. When mopping, start with the mildest cleaning solution before moving onto stronger ones. Use your trusty mop, and work from the furthermost corner and outward. Some other services you might not be aware of that we offer are natural stone and marble cleaning. 

The Scrubbing Method

Now, it’s important to remember here to not use abrasive materials on your tile- or you’ll risk scratching it, which would be quite counterproductive. You’ll need a scrub brush, but not one that’s going to scratch your beautiful tile! Try to find something in between. And if this method doesn’t work out for you, move straight onto…

The Steam Cleaning Method

This is the best method for taking care of tile and grout! A professional grade steam cleaning machine can reach deep within the pores of grout and extract dirt and grime! And the best part is that it can do this without the use of chemicals. Nothing but hot water and high water pressure go into steam cleaning! It’s efficient and effective!

If your tile and grout is in need of a deep cleaning, or your whole bathroom, at that- don’t hesitate to call in your leading professional steam cleaning and restoration company in Austin, TX: The Steam Team! We have over a decade of experience cleaning homes and offices alike, and can’t wait to make your bathroom sparkle! Voted best tile cleaning company in Austin, Texas by the Austin Monthly Magazine.