Why Should You Refinish Your Hardwood Floors?

Do you think it may be time to refinish your hardwood flooring? Are there scratches, discoloration, or warped boards? Some boards may need to be replaced in certain cases, but ultimately, refinishing your hardwood floors can have a lot of perks! Come on, you know you want to keep reading!

Hardwood Floor Refinishing:

Changes the Look of the Room

Obviously broken boards and discolored areas are going to become eyesores. But when you refinish your hardwood flooring, these eyesores disappear, and you’re left with a better looking flooring. This has the potential to change the look and aesthetic of the entire room! So if you’re in need of a change, consider having your floors refinished… it could do you a lot of good!

Restores Flooring

Hardwood floor refinishing helps to restore your flooring to its original condition, and it can all be done by the professionals! You don’t have to DIY this project or even lift a finger (unless you’re lifting your finger to call The Steam Team….). Once that initial call is made, you’re on your way to a better looking flooring- and room!

Elongates the Flooring’s Lifespan

Hardwood floor refinishing helps your floors to last longer, since refinishing essentially revamps your flooring! You’ll be surprised at the results of a professional cleaning and restoration company. We can restore your flooring to its original condition (or change it entirely), and help elongate its lifespan! You’ll be so happy that you reached out to a professional, because you’ll have professional results.

Ready for your floors to be refinished? Contact The Steam Team for all of your hardwood flooring needs! We can help refinish your hardwood, replace warped or broken boards, and ultimately restore it to its original condition! We’re only a phone call away; give The Steam Team a call today! You won’t regret it, that’s for sure!

Top 3 Reasons to Get Smoke Out of Your Home ASAP

A fire is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a home! Not only do fires cause structural damage, but they also ruin your possessions and even cause water damage (from firefighters having to put out the fire!). But no matter how devastating the event may be, it’s important to get the right help and begin to remove smoke and soot from your home as soon as possible!

Smoke and soot are dangerous to:

Your Health

It’s definitely not safe to inhale smoke and soot! When dealing with the cleanup after a fire, be sure you’re wearing a safety mask to prevent smoke inhalation. We know you may be going through a tough crisis, but your health and safety still come first- and we’re here to remind you.

Your Possessions

Smoke is notorious for causing discoloration, especially on walls and upholstery. Some of this can be washed out, but not always! Time is precious, here; the quicker you act, the higher the chance of saving your possessions. Contact a professional cleaning and restoration company for help cleaning your furniture and other personal items! They’re your best bet for restoring everything to its original condition.

Your Home

Smoke and ash affect everything. From the flooring to the walls, to the ceilings and furnishings- everything must be cleaned after a fire. Some things won’t be able to be salvaged; this is why it’s important to act ASAP! The sooner you act, the better chance you have at restoring your personal items to their original condition!

In the case of a house fire, don’t hesitate to contact The Steam Team when you begin the cleanup process! We’re here to help, and we’re available 24/7 in the case of any emergency, fire-related or not. Just give us a call when you’re ready!

3 Reasons to Rid Your Home of Smoke and Ash After a Fire

House fires are devastating all around. You lose possessions, you take on structural damage to your home, and smoke and ash feel nearly impossible to get rid of! But with the help of a professional cleaning and restoration company who really knows what they’re doing, you can have your home back to normal in no time! And you definitely want to be hasty about it; here are three reasons to rid your home of smoke and ash after a fire:

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Damage to Your Possessions

Smoke and soot can cling to your possessions, causing discoloration, staining, that stench; ultimately the smoke ruins them. It’s important that you immediately contact the professionals for help with the cleanup! You want to make sure it’s done correctly, in order to protect the health of you and your loved ones.

Damage to Your Home

Smoke clings to walls, countertops, and flooring, too. The evidence of that devastating house fire is everywhere. But let’s get rid of it! The Steam Team can come in and effortless steam clean your walls, countertops, flooring, draperies- almost anything. Contact the professionals, like us, and we’ll be out in no time to help restore your home to its original condition!

Damage to Your Health

Finally, smoke and ash pose a health risk. Not to mention, smoked-damaged property slowly and gradually releases toxic gases and chemicals into the environment- that doesn’t sound good for your health, does it? Contact the professionals for help removing smoke and soot completely from your home.

Whatever the issue may be, The Steam Team has your back! From general cleanup and restoration to cleaning up after a house fire, we know exactly what to do! We also have top-notch equipment that we like to bring along; you’ll be shocked at our results!

Living in Downtown Austin and Cleaning Your High Rise: A Word From the Professionals

It’s wintertime, and it may also be time to give your office a good, thorough, deep cleaning before springtime rolls around! You wouldn’t believe the amount of dirt, dust, and dander that lurks between the fibers of your office carpet. And the dust that clings to draperies is also ridiculous! Fortunately, The Steam Team can help! Contact The Steam Team

The Steam Team can help clean your:

Draperies and Window Blinds

The Steam Team doesn’t use any regular duster on your window blinds. We steam clean them, instead! And often times, we can complete this process without even removing them from where they hang! How’s that for convenient?

Desks and Surfaces

Grime builds up on your desk, too, especially if you occasionally (or not so occasionally) eat lunch at your desk! It’s easy to do, not to mention the dust that accumulates! With a steam cleaner (and especially with the type of equipment that we use) we can easily remove dust, dirt, and grime from your desks and other surfaces like shelving, end tables, and coffee tables!

Carpeting and Flooring

Yes, the cleaning crew does wonders for your carpet! But nonetheless, it still needs a thorough cleaning every now and then. A professional-grade steam cleaning machine can reach deep down to the pits of your carpet and extract allergens, dander, dirt, dust, debris, and so much more! You’ll be amazed at just how clean your office is.

It doesn’t matter how big the project is, it’s not one too big for The Steam Team! The Steam Team has been serving the city of Austin, TX for over a decade now; we’re not stopping any time soon! So if your office is in need of a deep, thorough, steam cleaning, just give us a call! Don’t wait! Your office needs it, and you’ll love working inside of it after we’re done cleaning!

Does Steam Cleaning Work for Every Type of Carpeting?

As you ponder which method of cleaning you should be using, consider steam cleaning! Steam cleaning has a number of benefits (which we’ll outline below), and guess what! It can be used on any type of carpeting! So no matter what type of carpeting you have in your home, steam cleaning is right for you. How’s that for versatile? Below are a few more benefits to steam cleaning; we hope it’s enough to convince you to switch on over!

Safe for the Environment

Because steam cleaning only uses hot water and high pressure, it’s completely safe for you, your family, and the environment. It doesn’t use any chemicals at all! So in addition for it being such a safe method of cleaning, you’ll also save money on chemicals and cleaning products.

Eliminates Grime From the Toughest Places

Nooks and crannies, grout, ceiling fans, and window blinds. What do all of these things have in common? They’re tough to reach! But with a professional-grade steam cleaner, these places can be cleaned and sanitized with ease! Window blinds can be cleaned without even removing them from where they hang.

Restores Your Carpet

If your carpet is looking dull, dusty, or matted down, contact a professional steam cleaner! We can restore your carpet to its original condition: clean and pristine! You’ll be utterly amazed at the results of such a simple cleaning process! But we promise; steam cleaning really is effective, efficient, and reliable.

Finally, a method that’s perfect for you and your home: steam cleaning. When you choose steam cleaning, consider hiring the professionals to come out and clean your home for you. They, like The Steam Team, have all of the right equipment for the job and will complete it in no time! The Steam Team is available 24/7 for anything you might need; just give us a call!

Top 3 Tips to Tackle Tile and Grout Cleaning

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Ceramic tile and grout are often overlooked, since cleaning them can certainly be an irritating chore. Far too many people spend a lot of time on their hands and knees with a toothbrush, scrubbing each individual grout line for hours on end. But if you’re able to follow these three simple tips, you’ll find that tile and grout cleaning has never been easier!

Preventative Measures

Our first tip is to be sure to take all proper actions to prevent your tile and grout from getting dirty in the first place! The better care you take of your tile, the less likely it’ll need to be deep cleaned. Some ways to do this are;

• Always keep your floors dry, even if the spill is just water or ice.

• Add mats or rugs on top of the tile in areas that are stepped on frequently.

• Vacuum regularly.

• Always rinse with water after a spill.

Mopping Tile

Once you’ve removed the dirt by sweeping or vacuuming, you’re ready to mop. Mix hot water with a mild detergent and use a rag or chamois mop, rather than a sponge mop. A sponge mop could push dirty water into your grout, which would only make for a harder job later. Change your bucket of cleaning solution often so you won’t end up with a cloudy film of dirt on the floor.

Steam Cleaning Grout

Rent or purchase a steam cleaner that can effectively clean and sanitize all types of tiles and grout. Make sure that it comes with a small brush attachment for the grout. When you have the steam cleaner set up and heated up, move the cleaning brush back and forth over the grout. You’ll find right away that it’s much easier than using a toothbrush! Lastly, when you’re finished cleaning, use a towel or dry mop to wipe up any excess moisture.

If the job of cleaning your own tile and grout ever becomes too frustrating or won’t work with your busy schedule, always keep in mind that The Steam Team professionals can do it for you!

Caring for Hardwood Floors: The Secret to A Longer Lifetime

Hardwood flooring looks beautiful in our homes, and lasts a long time, too! With the proper care, you can elongate the lifespan of your hardwood flooring! Here are three simple rules to caring for your hardwood the proper way! We hope you find them helpful!

Vacuum or Sweep Regularly

The first step to caring for your hardwood flooring is to vacuum and sweep. It’s important that you vacuum or sweep your floor on a routine basis. Doing so will surely catch all of the dust, dirt, and grime that builds up on your floor! So when chore day comes around, make sure you’re incorporating your hardwood flooring into the cleaning routine!

Place Area Rugs Around Your Home

Next, let’s talk about placing area rugs around your home. Area rugs help protect your flooring from regular wear and tear, caused by foot traffic. Simply put, they serve as a barrier between the soles of our feet and the hardwood flooring. They also add a touch of personality to the room!

Clean Spills and Spots Immediately

Finally, stain removal; let’s discuss what to do when an accident happens! As soon as an accident occurs (don’t we wish we could prevent them!), it’s important that you tend to it! Clean up spills and stains immediately. You can use a DIY concoction, or your favorite household cleaner, just as long as it’s safe for hardwood flooring! You wouldn’t want to cause even more damage by using the wrong cleaner.

If you need assistance caring for your hardwood flooring, don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call! We have over a decade of experience with a wide variety of cleaning and restoration projects! Hardwood flooring shouldn’t be steam cleaned, but we have plenty of experience refinishing it and restoring it to its original condition! So pick up the phone today!

Taking Care of Mold in Your Place of Business

Mold: we don’t like to think about it, and we certainly don’t like dealing with it. But the fact of the matter is, sometimes we have to. Is mold growing in your place of business? Here’s some information about mold contamination, as well as a couple of suggestions as to what you should do- should a moldy situation arise!

Mold

Mold grows and thrives in dark, damp environments. It only needs twenty four hours to grow and spread; that’s hardly any time at all! That’s why it’s so important to contact the professionals as soon as you spot a mold problem. The quicker you get to the problem, the faster you stop it from spreading!

Mold Contamination

Mold contamination is absolutely no joke. It spreads extremely quickly and needs to be contained as soon as is possible. In addition to being a natural pest, mold is a health risk. Those with allergies and asthma will definitely suffer more from a mold issue. It’s hard to know how mold will affect you and your coworkers, so it’s better to not even risk it!

Contact the Professionals

When a “moldy situation,” arises, it’s really important that you contact the professionals immediately! They’ll have the right tools and equipment for the job- not to mention plenty of expertise and experience! This is no project you want to do on your own, trust us- The Steam Team!

You don’t have to do everything on your own. Contact The Steam Team for all of your needs regarding mold and mold contamination. We’re available 24/7 for emergency situations, so you can always rely on us. Whether it’s a mold problem or a simple clean up job, we’re the right team of experts for it! You’ll be utterly amazed at our results. And if it’s a mold problem, well, you’ll be relieved!

3 Advantages of Concrete Staining

Are you searching for a way to spruce up your backyard? We all need a little change now and then; The Steam Team understands this. That’s why we’d love to tell you all about concrete staining, and help you change up the look of your patio and backyard! So let’s get right to the point:

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Spruces Up Your Patio

Tired of that dull, grey, boring concrete color? So are we (in secret)! Let us give you a hand by revamping your patio and changing its color entirely. From grey, to beige, to terracotta, you can have any color you want! Your patio will look beautiful when The Steam Team is finished with it.

Rids Your Patio of Uneven, Broken Concrete

We can also help rid your patio of uneven and broken, cracked concrete. We’ll make sure your patio is even and safe before we begin staining it. It’s part of the job! When we’re finished, you’ll be shocked by the results! It’ll be like having a whole new patio!

Changes the View of Your Backyard

Concrete staining will change the view of your entire backyard! A little change never hurt anyone; in fact, it’s refreshing and renewing! It may even inspire you to begin a few DIY projects, too! Get the whole family involved. And to think that it all started with concrete staining…

The Steam Team has over a decade of experience, expertise, and the best equipment for any concrete staining job, but also for any cleaning and restoration job! Whatever your need is, we can fulfill it. We have experience restoring homes after fires and floods, and deep-cleaning office spaces until they’re practically sterile! We can do the same in your home. Just give The Steam Team a call today; you won’t regret it!

Restoring Your Home From Fire Damage: Advice from The Experts

According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were 352,000 house fires reported in The United States in 2016 alone! A fire can spread very quickly, engulfing an entire house in less than five minutes! Even when the fire has gone out, the trouble is far from over. But if you’re careful to follow this advice, you can make your home good as new!

Safety and Preparation

First things first, NEVER enter a fire-damaged area until fire officials give you the all clear- and even when you do, be sure to make use of the proper safety attire;

• Waterproof boots

• A body suit made from plastic

• A breathing mask

• Goggles

• Industrial strength cleaning gloves

Once you’re all suited up, the next step is to search the structure for any breaches, and seal them immediately. The best method for addressing a breach is by using a rugged tarp that can create a full seal around the breach.

Restoration

Now that you’ve protected yourself and your home from any potential harm, you’re ready to get to work on the house itself. You’ll want to begin by removing any water from the house, which is normally pooled all over the ground after a fire. You can remove the water using a water pump and a press extractor, which can either be purchased from a supplier, or at a local store such as Home Depot. The next step is to remove the soot and ash from all the surfaces of objects in the house. This can be done with sponges and heavy-duty cleaners. With the soot removed, you can examine the damage and decide whether your things can be restored, or need to be thrown out.

Once the fire-damaged items have been removed, walk around and see the extent of the damage to the floors, walls, and ceiling, to determine what needs repairing. Thoroughly clean the soot off of the entire foundation- This step may take a few days. When that’s finally done, you’ll want to replace the filters in all of your heating and A/C units to reduce that smokey smell. Then, you’re finally prepared for the long process of fully restoring those heavily impacted areas.

Professional Help

If doing all that work yourself sounds too daunting, you’re in luck, The Steam Team has restoration professionals that are ready for your calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! They’ll start by inspecting the entire structure of your building(s) to get a good picture of the extent of the damage. This process allows you to get a full report on the scope of the damage, as well as a great estimate of repair costs.

3 Tips for Keeping Tile and Grout Clean in Austin Texas

Are you noticing the grime build up and take over your tile and grout? It happens easily; grout is porous in nature and therefore easily absorbs liquids. This causes staining and discoloration! But it’s not a lost cause. With a few good practices put in place, and the help of a professional clean and restoration company, like The Steam Team, we can keep your tile and grout looking clean and bright- easily!

Prevent Spills and Accidents

The first step to keeping tile clean is to just be very, very careful. Try your best to prevent spills and accidents by keeping liquids away from the tiled floor (unless you’re in the kitchen, of course), and tend to accidents immediately. Remember that the faster you handle a spill, the less likely it is to stain!

Scrub, Scrub, Scrub!

After sweeping and mopping comes scrubbing! It can’t be avoided, unless you’ve decided to steam clean your tile and grout. Otherwise, scrubbing it is. Grab your scrub brush and your household tile cleaner and bust out that elbow grease! You’re going to need it.

Steam Cleaning Tile and Grout

We always recommend steam cleaning when it comes to caring for tile and grout. There are many benefits to this type of cleaning; for instance, it cleans without chemicals, and therefore won’t damage your tile and grout. It easily extracts dirt and grime from deep within the pores of grout, and leaves it looking like new! It’s efficient, effective, and perfectly safe for the environment. All it uses is hot water, and high water pressure.

The Steam Team has over a decade of experience in cleaning and caring for tile and grout! If you let us take over the job, we’ll be sure to do it right, and do it right the first time. Don’t be shy; give us a call today!

Cleaning Out the Office: Tips From the Pro's

It’s a new year, and perhaps time for a bit of change in your office! Let’s do some rearranging, redecorating, and most importantly, cleaning. Nothing feels more renewing than stepping into a freshly cleaned office! The Steam Team has five simple guidelines for you to follow if you want to keep your office as clean as possible.

Dust Regularly

Offices collect dust very quickly and need to be cleaned more than just occasionally! We can’t avoid it. Even if you aren’t thrilled about it, dust surfaces, corners, computers, and draperies on the regular.

Keep Window Blinds Clean

Window blinds trap all kinds of dust, dirt, and debris and they can be quite inconvenient to clean! Who feels like removing their blinds and washing them, or dusting each slat one by one? Fortunately, with a professional-grade steam cleaner, The Steam Team can clean your office’s blinds without even removing them!

Vacuum Often

You never know what’s lurking deep within the fibers of your carpet. Dust mites, dirt, debris, dander, and crumbs (from eating lunch at your desk) could all be hiding out in your carpet. Vacuum thoroughly at least once a week to keep the flooring looking great!

Avoid Eating at Your Desk

Try not to eat lunch at your desk! Instead, head to the break room; that’s what it’s for, right?. Besides, it can feel incredibly refreshing to step away from your work for some time. Sometimes lunch can get messy; eating at your desk will cause grime to build up faster; you simply can’t avoid spills!

Call The Steam Team

Our last one: call The Steam Team for all of your high rise cleaning needs! We have over a decade of experience cleaning office buildings, homes, apartments, retail spaces, and so many more- you can definitely rely on us to get the job done quickly!

Is Steam Cleaning Safe for Your Family?

So you’re getting ready for some heavy duty cleaning, and wondering which method you should use! The Steam Team always strongly encourages steam cleaning, as it’s completely safe for your family, and the environment! Let’s take a glance at the many benefits of steam cleaning so that you can make an informed decision about which method you should use this time around!

What is Steam Cleaning?

Steam cleaning, or hot water extraction, uses absolutely nothing but hot water and high water pressure to extract grime from many types of flooring and surfaces alike. It doesn’t use any chemicals at all! That’s what makes it so safe for your family.

Why Choose Steam Cleaning?

Steam cleaning is cost efficient. You won’t be spending money on chemicals or household cleaners! You won’t even need ‘em! We know- it’s a huge relief.

Steam cleaning is a versatile method of cleaning. It can clean anything from natural stone flooring, carpeting, tile and grout, and even counter top and draperies! Forget that scrub brush and mop and bucket; all you need is a good ‘ol steam cleaning machine!

The professionals can do it all for you. How convenient is that? You can save both time and energy by hiring a professional cleaning and restoration company to help you out. Just make sure you’re choosing wisely; sometimes it’s better to hire a professional than to rent a machine. A professional steam cleaning company will have the perfect equipment for the job.

The Steam Team is ready and willing to help clean your house today! Go online to view our cleaning and restoration services, and then give us a call! We’re available 24/7 for anything you might need, from cleaning up the house, to restoring your home after a disaster. Whatever it is, we’re here for you!

3 Ways to Prevent Shoes From Damaging Your Flooring

Are your shoes damaging your beautiful flooring? Probably! Those hard soles just can’t help it. But fortunately, there are several things we can do to prevent wear and tear on our flooring- especially from our shoes. Below are three simple things you can do! Good luck!

Lay Area Rugs Around the Home

Place area rugs around your home to protect your flooring. They can also be a great way to accessorize a room and make it complete! Just make sure you occasionally shake the dust and dirt out of your rugs, and vacuum at least once a week. Remember: just because you can’t see the dirt, doesn’t mean it’s not there!

Remove Shoes at the Door

Here’s a secret: set a basket at the entrance to your home, dedicated to shoes. Have everyone remove their shoes before entering your home. This way, dirt and dust doesn’t even have the opportunity to come in contact with your flooring! You’ve stopped it right in its tracks. There’s really no reason to wear shoes on carpeting or even hardwood and tile flooring. Taking them off does wonders to protect your flooring.

Place Door Mats at Entrances

If you place a doormat at all of the entrances to your home, you’ll also be preventing dirt and debris from entering the house. You can find fancy ones, too, that decorate the room! But the main purpose is to protect your flooring from what’s being tracked in from your shoes! This is a great way to do so!

If your flooring is damaged from your shoes, or any other reason and needs replacing, contact The Steam Team right away! We have years of experience replacing flooring- as well as deep cleaning! We can also handle a simple (yet thorough) cleaning; just let us know what you need, and we’ll make it happen!

What Floors Can You Steam Clean?

What floors can you steam clean? Just about any, as long as it’s not hardwood! Below are a few different types of flooring that you can steam clean- and boy does it pay off (the steam cleaning, that is)! There’s just nothing that compares to the clean that this method provides. Once you start steam cleaning, you’ll hopefully never return to any other method again (unless necessary, of course)!

TIle and Grout

Steam cleaning is best for tile and grout. Why is this the case? Because grout is porous, and absorbs spills and accidents more easily than other types of flooring. Tile needs special care, as it can become stained and scratched easily, too! That’s why we recommend steam cleaning for tile and grout.

Marble and Stone

A professional-grade steam cleaner can easily clean marble and stone flooring! And you don’t have to worry about any damage occurring to your beautiful stone floorings; a steam cleaner is gentle. Using nothing but hot water and high water pressure, a steam cleaner cleans up a marble floor in no time!

Carpeting

Sometimes, vacuuming and shampooing aren’t enough, and greater measures should be taken on carpeting. Steam cleaning, for example! A steam cleaner reaches deep within the fibers of your dirty carpet, and extracts debris, dust, dirt, dander, and anything else lurking down in there! It’s your absolute best bet for keeping your carpet clean.

The Steam Team is more than happy to help keep your flooring in optimal condition! Visit our website to view our services, or give us a call today! We can come out to your home or commercial office, inspect the area, and do what needs to be done! You won’t have to lift a finger. Doesn’t that sound like the best plan? We think it does! Contact The Steam Team today.

3 Reasons to Call a Professional Cleaning and Restoration Company

Maybe you need some work done around the house, and you’re not sure who to call. Should you DIY the project, or call in a professional? Whatever your need is, we recommend calling in the pro’s for just about anything; after all, what could go wrong? Here are three reasons you should give The Steam Team a call whenever you’re in need.

We’ll Do it Right the First TIme

We’ll make sure the job is done right the very first time we set out to do it. There’s nothing worse than having to redo a project, or even a portion of one. Fortunately, The Steam Team doesn’t have that problem! Everything is done right the very first time.

We Won’t Make Any Mistakes

When you DIY a project, you run the risk of making a mess of the situation; it could happen to anybody. You never know. So hire a professional, who will make sure there aren’t any mistakes to be made! You can trust that The Steam Team knows exactly what we’re doing, and won’t make any mistakes- ever.

We’re Reliable and Trustworthy

The Steam Team has been assisting the Austin community for over ten years now! We have plenty of experience when it comes to any cleaning or restoration project. Our team of trained experts have no trouble at all tackling water damage, fire damage, deep cleaning, stain removal, or any other service!

Give The Steam Team Carpet Cleaning a call today and you won’t regret it. You’ll be highly impressed with our results; we guarantee it! So whatever it is- flood damage, or a pesky stain you can’t seem to remove, or even a hardwood floor that needs refinishing, hand it over to The Steam Team, and let us take care of it for you. We’re beyond happy to help out!

Moving? 3 Tips to Clean Our Your Old Home and Get Ready for the New!

Moving into a new home can be an overwhelming experience for everyone involved! There are so many things you have to do, like cleaning out the entire kitchen, everything in those old closets, and you even have to worry about the attic! But don’t worry; we’re here to simplify the process for you. Here are three areas you should focus on when cleaning out your old home, and getting ready for the new!

Cleaning Out Appliances

Stainless steel appliances tend to have steaks on their surface. But steam can easily remove these streaks- without the use of chemicals. There will be no residue left behind on the stainless steel!

Cleaning Out the Bathroom

The bathroom is a great place to start when cleaning out your old home; it won’t be visited as frequently as, for example, the living room. The main areas of importance in the bathroom are going to be the shower- especially if it’s tiled, the sink area, and the flooring. A professional-grade steam cleaner can easily extract grime from the tile and grout in your shower, as well as on the floor!

Carpeting and Flooring

The carpeting and flooring of your old home deserve your ultimate tender loving care. A steam cleaner, using nothing but hot water and high water pressure, can extract dirt, dust, debris, and other nasty, unwanted substances from deep within your carpet fibers. You can also use a steam cleaner on marble and natural stone flooring, or tile.

The Steam Team has well over a decade of experience cleaning and restoring homes to their original, pristine condition. When you set out to clean out your old home, consider contacting The Steam Team; we’re available 24/7, and can take care of anything, from a dirty bathroom floor, to hardwood floor that needs refinishing. Don’t hesitate; give us a call today!

Making Your Marble Shine with Cleaning

Unlike carpet, hardwood, and other materials that become dirty more easily, marble flooring stays cleaner. This makes it a great alternative to other types of flooring! But of course, it receives just as much foot traffic as any other floor, and thus needs to be cleaned on the regular… and steam cleaned periodically. That’s right, you can steam clean marble and natural stone! Here’s how to keep your marble floor looking great:

Sweeping and Dusting

Let’s start by establishing a regular cleaning routine for your marble floors. Dry dusting and sweeping frequently are of key importance! This way, you’ll be picking up dust, dirt, dander, and other debris that are lurking in the corners of your kitchen.

Use Marble-Approved Cleaning Formulas

It’s important to use cleaning formulas that are meant to be used on marble flooring! This prevents any accidents that may happen. Commercial stone cleaners work just fine, and they make the process much easier. Simply find one that’s meant for marble, and you’re good to go! You could also try marble sealants and polishes to really bring out its shine!

Catch Stains When They Happen

As always, wipe up spills immediately once they occur. This does wonders to prevent staining! Work as quickly as possible (but be thorough) at removing the stain. Again, using a concoction that’s meant for marble!

Contact The Steam Team

With over a decade of experience and expertise, The Steam Team is your number one choice of professionals for marble cleaning and polishing! You can count on us; we know exactly what we’re doing, and what’s more important- we’re here to help you! You can trust that we’ll get the job done without damaging your floor, countertops, and other surfaces. Our customers are our top priority, so rest assured- your marble floors will look great after we’ve cleaned and restored them!

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Leather furniture can be a wonderful addition to any room, and it can really last a long time if we care for it and treat it properly. So if you’ve recently gone out and purchased a new piece of furniture for your home and you’re a tad lost on how to care for it, fret no more! The Steam Team has the best information on caring for your leather furniture! Follow these guidelines and your upholstery will be looking fantastic for a long, long time!

What You SHOULDN’T Do

Let’s start off by reviewing what not to do when it comes to caring for our leather furniture! To start, we shouldn’t use detergents, ammonia, or harsh cleaning solutions to clean up spills. Next, keep sharp objects away from leather, as it scratches easily (so, those arts and crafts? Keep ‘em at the dining table). It’s also wise not to place printed objects on the furniture, as the dyes could soak through its upholstery!

Dusting Your Furniture

Since it’s important to keep your leather upholstery clean, use a clean, white cloth to dust your furniture every couple of weeks. You can clean off accumulated dirt with a dampened cloth, but do a test run first, to make sure your leather isn’t absorbing the moisture. And as we always say, blot spills, don’t rub them! We don’t want the stain to spread!

Conditioning Your Leather

Condition your leather upholstery every six months to one year. Leather is a lot like our skin, in the sense that it can dry out easily! You can find specially-formulated conditioners for your furniture, but first check its care label for critical instructions!

The Steam Team Can Help

The Steam Team has over a decade of experience cleaning and caring for leather upholstery! Don’t be shy; give us a call today!

Steam Team Cleaning Grout: The Easy Method

We love the way tile (and grout) looks in our home, but sometimes it can be a pain to care for! Grout is porous, meaning, it easily absorbs spills and accidents that cause stains and discoloration- not to mention grime. So what’s the easiest method to cleaning tile and grout? Well, below we’ll talk about several methods of cleaning grout, and we’ll save the best for last!

Grout Sealant

It’s always best to install grout sealant! Grout sealer serves as a barrier between grout and liquid, preventing stains and discoloration. It’s a must for your tile and grout. It’s its best protection!

Sweeping and/or Mopping

Sweeping and mopping the floor on the regular is necessary to keeping tile and grout clean. It’s step one on chore day (when it comes to flooring, that is)! You wouldn’t believe the amount of dust, dirt, and pet hair that gets caught up in the corners of our kitchen, hallways, pretty much everywhere!

Scrubbing

Scrubbing grout is a pretty effective method of cleaning, but it requires a lot of energy and elbow grease. Chlorine bleach works best, but make sure you’re wearing safety glasses as it tends to splash. Also, avoid using abrasive materials when you’re scrubbing tile; you wouldn’t want to permanently scratch it!

Steam Cleaning: The Easiest Method

For tile and grout cleaning, The Steam Team always recommends steam cleaning. It’s the top, number one, easiest, most effective method of cleaning! It lifts stains and grime right out of grout; you’ll barely believe it!

No matter how dirty your tile and grout are, The Steam Team can restore them to their original condition! You’ll be floored by the results of our team of trained experts! Just give us a call today and we’ll be out in no time! We’d love to bring back that shine in your tile and grout. We also offer 24 hour water damage services.