The Best Tips for Keeping Carpet and Rug Clean

Keeping carpet clean and in good condition is no easy job! But with a few easy tips and tricks, The Steam Team can help you keep your carpet looking its best. So without further ado, here are five great tips for keeping your carpet clean! 

Use a Welcome Mat

Welcome mats serve three purposes: they greet you and your house guests, add a touch of decoration to your porch, and most importantly, they help to catch dirt, sand, mud, etc that’s on your shoes! How convenient is that? If we were you, we’d get ourselves a doormat! 

Remove Shoes at the Door

It can be helpful to remove your shoes altogether once you’ve entered your home. You can keep a decorative basket near the entrances to your home for the shoes to be tossed into. Then, the only thing to make contact with your clean and pristine carpet are your clean, fresh socks!

Vacuum Regularly

Vacuuming is, of course, important when it comes to keeping carpet clean. It’s the easiest way to extract dirt and dust from your carpeting! But unfortunately, sometimes our vacuum cleaners just can’t get it all and we need to go to greater lengths to clean our carpet. That’s when the pro’s step in! 

Collect Pet Hair

Pet hair, it’s a plight, for sure! It often becomes entangled in the fibers of our carpeting, and sometimes the vacuum cleaner can’t pull it up. In these cases, it could be helpful to use a broom to essentially sweep the pet hair off of your carpet, and into a pile that you can easily pick up and remove. 

Call in the Professionals

Occasionally, call in the professionals to care for your carpet! The Steam Team is a team of trained professionals who are standing by 24/7 to help you out! So go ahead, give us a call today! Your carpeting will look like brand new when we’re finished.

3 Reasons to Start Tile Cleaning

Three reasons. That’s all you’ll need to start tile cleaning today. That’s how effective the process is! So if you’re still on the fence and could use some convincing, sit back and let The Steam Team persuade you into steam cleaning now. 

It Provides a “Clean,” You Can Trust

Aren’t you tired of mopping the floor only to find streaks when you’re finished? What about cleaning the carpets only to find that Fido’s stains are still there? Sometimes basic cleaning just doesn’t get the job done, and you have to rely on the professionals. A professional steam cleaning job will provide you with a clean that you can trust. No spots, stains, or residue will be left behind! 

It Doesn’t Involve Any Chemicals

Tile cleaning doesn’t involve the use of any chemicals or cleaning solutions! In fact, The Steam Team will use nothing but hot water and high water pressure to extract dirt and debris from a variety of areas in your home, from the window blinds down to the carpets! You can sit back and relax, knowing your home is becoming a cleaner, healthier environment for your family. 

It’s Easy

Lastly, steam cleaning is pretty downright easy! Because it only uses heat and pressure, and because it be done by the professionals, this is just about the easiest method of cleaning that there ever was! Gone are the days of scrubbing tile and grout on your hands and knees! In are the days of effortless steam cleaning! 

The Steam Team is a team of trained experts who excel at restoring your home to its original condition, using nothing but- that’s right, steam cleaning! We’re available 24/7 to help out in case an emergency arises, as well. We’re always here for you- through thick and thin! Just give us a call today for a clean that’s simple, chemical-free, and trustworthy.

How The Steam Team Handles Pet Odor

We love our pets but there are few things as irritating as coming home to find that your floor is riddled with urine stains and the air is filled with pet odor. In many cases, the urine can even soak through the carpet into the padding underneath, or even the subfloor underneath that, causing the odor to linger and allowing for bacterial growth. But don’t worry, The Steam Team can help.

Treatment

To begin treatment, the urine stained area must be removed or neutralized. In some cases, the entire carpet, padding, or even subfloor may need to be removed, and sometimes the odor still persists. But if the urine is allowed to sit in the carpet long enough, the odor will settle into other furniture in the home over time. Luckily, The Steam Team has a wide range of solutions for these issues.

Urine Control

Keep in mind, the cleaning and removal of urine spots and stains may not entirely remove the odor from the home. Pet urine is easier to clean when it is fresh, if it is allowed to sit for days or weeks it will become “alkaline”, and will permanently stain the carpet. This means that it may not be possible for all urine spots to be removed. To prevent permanent staining, blot urine spots with a white cloth or paper towel as soon as you notice them.

The Professional Method

In the case of deep “alkaline” urine stains that are harder to remove, The Steam Team professionals will follow all of these steps for stain removal. In less extreme circumstances, some of these steps will be left out:

• Pulling up the carpet.

• Removing the affected padding.

• Cleaning the back of the carpet.

• Treating the floor with a specialized enzyme treatment.

• Sealing the floor with an odor barrier.

• Treating the back of the carpet with an enzyme treatment.

• Installing new tack strip.

• Installing new padding.

• Re-installing carpet.

• Clean carpet.

• Topically apply enzyme.

For more information of what we can offer including full service water damage, visit The Steam Team website.

Tile and Grout: What It's All About

The Steam Team is here for you when it comes time to clean your tile and grout. Why? Because we understand, with how porous grout is, how difficult it can be! Grout easily absorbs spills and accidents, causing staining and discoloration. Tile can be a pickle to care for, as well! But don’t fret; we have the best information for keeping your tile and grout clean and pristine! 

The Mopping Method

Our floor collects tons of dust, dirt, and other dirty particles that get dropped from above or tracked in on our shoes! It’s important to always have your mop ready, prepared to clean up a spill or to do the weekly chore! 

The Scrubbing Method

It’s time to grab that scrub brush and your favorite tile cleaner! Keeping tile and grout clean requires a little bit of elbow grease. Scrubbing your tile and grout can do a lot of good, but you definitely don’t want to use any abrasive materials that could scratch your tile! 

The Steam Cleaning Method

Finally, we always recommend steam cleaning your tile and grout to help keep it clean! A professional-grade steam cleaner will have the power to extract grime from deep within the pores of grout, and shines the surface of tile right up! It’s a gentle, environmentally friendly way of cleaning. And the best part is, it can all be done by a professional cleaning and restoration company, like The Steam Team! 

Don’t forget: The Steam Team has been servicing the community of Austin, TX for over a decade, and we’re not stopping anytime soon! If you need help keeping your tile and grout in a clean condition, or if you need anything at all steam cleaned, we’re here for you! We’re also here for you through the tough times, like floods and fires. Never hesitate to rely on The Steam Team.

Cleaning From The Professionals

If you live in the Austin area and know anything about The Steam Team, then you’re already aware that we provide a long list of cleaning and restoration services to our valued customers. But did you know that we also offer professional drapery cleaning?

The Importance of Cleaning Your Drapes

For many homeowners, drapes are something to be used until they show signs of deterioration and dirtiness, and then thrown out and replaced. The Steam Team wants you to know that your drapery can be salvaged. Depending on various conditions in your home, physical signs of soil will start to appear on your window treatments in two to four years. A good rule of thumb is to have them professionally cleaned every two years, which could triple the life-span of your drapes, and is significantly less expensive than the cost of replacement.

The Pro Methods

There are many different materials used to make various window treatments, and most of them cannot be cleaned in your regular laundry machine or by being taken to the dry-cleaners. This is why a professional cleaning is the preferred method. The Steam Team professional technicians will begin by inspecting your drapes to determine whether to use a low moisture hot water extraction method or a dry cleaning process. They will ensure that even the most delicate fabrics are cleaned properly and safely. A quick call to The Steam Team will have all soil and stains gently lifted out of your furnishings and they will be dry within minutes.

The Steam Team

Now that you understand the importance and methods of drapery cleaning, you might think twice before throwing out that old dirty fabric. If you live in the Austin area, give The Steam Team a call and have them freshened up in no time. For more information on drapery cleaning and our other services like water damage, visit The Steam Team website.

Hardwood Floors: A Cleaning Routine That Works

Do you have hardwood floors in your home? Are you tired of struggling to keep them clean? Well fortunately for you, The Steam Team has the answers! We’re here to tell you all of the secrets to keeping hardwood floors clean clean clean. This cleaning routine truly works, friends. So read on! 

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! Don’t worry, it isn’t that hard. There are some things to remember though, 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.

Deep Cleaning Your Office This Summer - It's hot in Austin, Texas!

Is your office in need of a thorough cleaning this summer? Maybe you missed it while you were spring cleaning! Here at The Steam Team, we’d be happy to help out. Not only do we have plenty of experience cleaning home offices, but we’re also thrilled to clean a high rise building! No matter where your office is, if you’re in the Austin area, we can get to it. And when we’re finished, it will be spotless. 

Cleaning Surfaces

How many times have you eaten your lunch at your desk? We’re not trying to call you out; we totally understand trying to cut down on time. But think about it: you’re dirtying your desk faster than you might’ve noticed! Luckily, The Steam Team can tackle the surfaces in your office and make sure they’re clean and pristine before we leave! 

Carpeting and Tile

No matter what type of flooring you have in your office, we can clean it (unless it’s hardwood floor, unfortunately; hardwood flooring can’t be steam cleaned). Dust, dirt, and debris like to hide out in the pores of grout and the fibers of carpet. But they’re no match for The Steam Team’s cleaning methods! If you want to be 100% certain that your flooring is clean, contact The Steam Team. 

Window Blinds

A lot of offices are dusty, that’s just fact! And it seems to appear so soon after cleaning. But don’t let the dust defeat you! Contact The Steam Team, and we can come out and clean your window blinds like they’ve never been cleaned before. We’ll of course steam clean them, eradicating dust mites, and we won’t even have to remove them from where they hang! 

Contact The Steam Team today for a thorough cleaning in your home or high rise office! We promise you’ve never seen a clean like this before. You won’t be disappointed in our results!

Your Pets Are Safe From Steam Cleaning

Are you ready to start steam cleaning this summer? Perhaps you are, and you have a few questions about the process! For instance, does this method of cleaning keep my pets safe? We’re here to at least answer that question, and maybe more! So stay tuned, and read more below! 

What is Steam Cleaning? 

Steam cleaning, or hot water extraction, is a method of cleaning that extracts dirt and grime from just about anything- using only hot water high water pressure! You can steam clean anything from the carpet, to the window blinds. You can rent a machine to clean your home yourself, or call in the professionals to do the legwork for you! 

Is Steam Cleaning Safe For Pets? 

Steam cleaning is absolutely safe for pets! Because it doesn’t involve the use of any chemicals or harsh cleaning solutions, and because it doesn’t leave behind any residue, it’s completely safe to steam clean around your pets. So if that carpeting could use a good deep cleaning because of Fido’s accidents, well, we’ve got you covered. 

Call in The Steam Team

The Steam Team is a professional cleaning and restoration company that excels in carpet cleaning! So, like we said, if your carpet needs to be steam cleaned, don’t hesitate to call in The Steam Team. We understand the plight of keeping everything clean and pristine when there are pets around. That’s why we’re so willing to lend a hand! 

Whether it’s your carpet that needs cleaning, your tile and grout, or upholstered furniture, The Steam Team has your back. We’ve been helping the city of Austin, TX for over a decade now, and would love to come out to your home and make a difference. Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed with cleaning this season; just call in The Steam Team!

3 Ways to Clean Your Drapes

When was the last time you cleaned your rugs? We know, it’s easy to forget about them, and even more easy to put it off! But the fact of the matter is that they, like anything in our home, need to be cleaned periodically. Luckily, The Steam Team can help you out here (as always)! Let’s take a look at what a decent cleaning routine looks like when it comes to cleaning your rugs 

Dusting

It all starts with dusting. You’ve likely already noticed that our rugs tend to become mighty dusty. It may seem like they’re hoarding dust! So every now and then, be sure to dust your drapes by removing them shaking them outside, or by using a vacuum cleaner attachment! 

Washing

If your rugs can be washed in our rug cleaning plant located at 9901 Burnet Road in Austin. We also recommend doing this! It’s easy enough, although you may end up having to clean them twice depending on how soiled the textile is. Check for a care label on your rugs to find out whether or not they can be cleaned. If they are, all the power to you! Get to washing! 

Steam Cleaning

Have you ever considered steam cleaning your rugs? It’s a simple method of cleaning that uses nothing but hot water and highly pressurized steam to lift dirt, dust, and debris from a variety of surfaces and materials. Oftentimes, your drapes can be steam cleaned from right where they hang; we don’t even have to remove them! 

The Steam Team has been servicing the city of Austin, TX for over a decade now. Folks, we don’t plan to stop anytime soon. So whether your drapes need cleaning, or your tile and ground needs a thorough deep cleaning, we’re here for you through a variety of situations! So don’t hesitate; give us a call today!

The Benefits of Cleaning - Austin, Texas

If you’re new to steam cleaning, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. What’s so special? Why is this method superior to other, more traditional methods of cleaning? Well, we’re here to hopefully answer all of your questions. Below, The Steam Team has three basic benefits to steam cleaning your home or office today. 

It’s a Clean You Can Trust

Gone are the days of leftover residue and doubts: is this truly clean? A steam cleaner cleans your home like nothing else does. It provides a certain level of clean that you can truly trust! And best of all, there won’t be any residue left behind. Nothing but a clean, smooth surface, instead. 

It’s Safe For the Environment

Secondly, steam cleaning is completely safe for the environment, and that includes your children and pets! Because steam cleaning doesn’t involve the use of any chemicals or cleaning products, and doesn't leave behind a residue, there’s no harm done. Steam cleaning only uses hot water, and highly pressurized steam to thoroughly clean anything from tile and grout, to window blinds. 

It Saves You Effort and Legwork

I think we all can agree that most cleaning methods are pretty rigorous; there’s either a lot of scrubbing, or mopping, or waxing involved. However, our last benefit for you is that steam cleaning saves you from all of that effort and legwork. Especially if you call in the professionals! A professional-grade steam cleaner effortlessly lifts dirt and grime from the pores of grout, and the surfaces of tile- and so much more! 

If your home or office is in need of a steam cleaning, don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call! We have all of the right tools, equipment, and expertise for any cleaning or restoration job! And we’re available 24/7 for emergency reconstruction, as well. So don’t wait. GIve us a call today. 

Tips for Freshening Your Mattress

It’s that time of year again. Time to make sure everything is clean and in good working order. And that includes your mattress! Now that summer’s here and we may be sweating a bit more in our sleep, it’s a great time to freshen that mattress! Keep reading to figure out just how to do it, and don’t be afraid to call in the professionals if you find yourself in a pickle! 

Launder Your Linens

You may have already guessed it, but the first step to cleaning and sanitizing your mattress is to launder your linens! Strip the bed entirely of its sheets, comforter, blankets, and mattress cover. Pay close attention to care labels so that you don’t ruin your linens, but wash and dry them on the hottest setting allowed to ensure proper sanitization. The heat will for sure kill those dust mites! 

Vacuum the Mattress

Next, you’ll want to vacuum your mattress thoroughly. You can use your handy upholstery attachment for this part; it works great! Start at the top of your mattress and work your way to the bottom, overlapping as much as possible to be as thorough as possible. Don’t forget to vacuum the sides, as well. You don’t want to miss a spot! 

Deodorize

Finally, it’s time to deodorize your mattress and rid it of those stinky bodily aromas. For this part, all you’ll need is baking soda and your favorite essential oil (okay, the essential oil is optional). It merely helps to freshen your mattress; they smell delightful! Sprinkle the baking soda and essential oil over the surface of your mattress, and allow it to sit for ten extra minutes. 

Not sure which essential oil to use? Lavender promotes sleep, while eucalyptus promotes muscle relaxation and lemon promotes freshness! 

We hope these tips have helped you successfully clean and freshen your mattress! Remember, we spend a large portion of our lifetimes asleep on our mattresses, so they should be kept as clean as possible!

5 Reasons Why Steam Cleaning is Essential

Steam cleaning is becoming increasingly popular as people continue to search for better, safer cleaning methods to use in their home or place of business. If you haven’t yet jumped on the trend, here’s some helpful information from The Steam Team on why this cleaning practice might become the new norm.

A Variety of Uses

One thing that makes steam cleaners so easy to use is that they don’t require any chemicals, just water and heat. This also means that steam cleaners can be used on a wide variety of surfaces, even things like upholstery and curtains. They’re also great for getting rid of fat and grease, cleaning tiled floors and walls, and even cleaning the inside of your car! 

Great Against Mold

One of the most significant benefits of using a steam cleaner is how effective they are against mold. Many people use bleach to get rid of mold, but in fact, bleach only turns the mold white so that it blends in with the surface. The high temperature of steam cleaning kills the mold while the bristles help remove it from those hard to reach places.

Safer For You and Your Family

Since only heat and water are used in steam cleaning, your home or place of business will remain free from the chemical residue or pollution that some cleaners may leave behind. This will make the environment much safer for you and those around you.

Allergies

Steam cleaning significantly benefits people with allergies and asthma, since it uses all natural steam to remove dirt and grime from all surfaces. Therefore, it won’t aggravate any allergies or cause respiratory issues.

Professional Steam Cleaning

Now you see the benefits that steam cleaning offers to anyone in search of a better, safer clean. However, you may not want to spend all the money on buying your own expensive steam cleaner, or the effort of cleaning your property yourself. But don’t worry, that’s why The Steam Team is here. Our professional technicians will use top-of-the-line steam cleaners and other methods to rejuvenate your home. For more information on the services we offer, visit The Steam Team website.

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How You Can Protect Your Carpet

Here at The Steam Team, we’re always looking for ways to keep carpet cleaner. Sometimes we can even do this without steam cleaning, although we always recommend having your carpet deep cleaned every so often. But until then, let’s look at three different ways you can protect your carpet from wear and tear! 

Remove Shoes at the Entrance

This is among the most simple things you can do to protect your carpet: remove yours and everyone else’s shoes at the entrance to your home. You can purchase a decorative basket or shoe rack for the shoes to stay while you have guests over! Turn this simple way of protecting your carpet into a fun and easy DIY project. 

Decorate With Area Rugs

Area rugs are another great way we can protect our carpet from wear and tear! We’re not saying you should cover all of your carpet. Just maybe those areas that receive the highest amount of foot traffic, like entryways, hallways, and living rooms. Lay area rugs down to prevent more wear and tear, and enjoy decorating your home while you do it! 

Deep Clean Your Carpet

Eliminate stains and signs of wear and tear by having your carpet deep cleaned occasionally! A professional-grade steam cleaning machine, like the ones we have here at The Steam Team, are powerful enough to extract dirt and grime from the fibers of your carpet, but gentle enough not to harm the carpet itself! So if it’s been a while since your carpet has seen the professionals, give The Steam Team a call. We have plenty of experience in both protecting and cleaning carpet; you’ll be amazed by our results! 

Don’t hesitate. Give The Steam Team a call today. They’ll provide a clean that you can truly trust, and one that will last a while, too! 

5 Dangers of Smoke and How To Avoid Them

So you’ve just had a fire in your home, and now in place of your most precious items you’re left with only smoke and soot. You might be thinking of cleaning up the mess yourself and restoring your home or room to its former glory. But before you get in there and start scrubbing, here are some things you might want to know.

Chemical Cocktail

The modern home is filled with all sorts of chemical compounds that can become dangerous when they combust or combine with other chemicals. In the event of a fire, the smoke can contain many of these dangerous chemicals and should under no circumstances be inhaled.

A Danger to Young and Old

Infants, children, and the elderly are particularly at risk of health issues as a result of smoke and soot. No children, seniors, or anyone with a weakened immune system should get near a room or building that has just had a fire.

Immediate Dangers

There are also more immediate effects that almost anyone will have when exposed to smoke, such as irritation in the eyes, nose and throat, as well as an odor that can sometimes cause nausea. These are all signs from your body telling you to stay far away from the smoke.

Decreased Oxygen

Inhaling carbon monoxide (which is in smoke) can decrease your body’s supply of oxygen. This can cause reduced alertness, headaches, aggravate existing heart conditions and cause a variety of other health concerns.

Chronic Health Effects

Long term exposure to smoke has been associated to an increase in cardiovascular diseases. Some studies have shown that firefighters, for example, are more likely to develop long-lasting respiratory issues and cardiovascular disease.

How to Stay Safe

Because of all of the reasons listed above, and many more, it is highly unsafe to try cleaning and restoring a fire damaged home yourself. To keep you and your loved ones safe, hand the job over to the professionals. The Steam Team experts will be able to safely restore your home to its former glory. Don’t hesitate to call.

The Dangers of Leaky Appliances

When an appliance begins to leak, even just a small amount, it can be a huge deal. A small drip can turn into a major leak, and a major leak can evolve into a flood. As soon as you detect a leak in your home, contact the professionals! It’s never too early to tackle a leaky appliance, and the last thing you want on your hands is a flood inside your kitchen! The Steam Team has several years of experience handling leakly appliances! Don’t hesitate to give us a call.

The Dangers of Leaky Appliances

The foremost danger you’ll be faced with when it comes to leaky appliances is mold. This may not come as a surprise to you if you know anything about how mold grows! It thrives in damp, dark environments… like wet cabinets from a leaky dishwasher, or wet floorboards from a leaky refrigerator! Once mold begins to grow and spread, it can pose many threats to your health. Avoid all of this by calling in the professionals right away!

Calling in the Professionals

Because mold can be such a dangerous factor in this scenario of leaky appliances, you want to contact the pro’s as soon as you detect a leak, or any issue. Doing so will save you a ton of hassle in the long run. Obviously the longer you let a leak fester, the more you risk mold growing. A professional steam cleaning company, like The Steam Team can help you out in times like these.

How The Steam Team Can Help

When your appliances go kaput, we’re the people you want to call! The Steam Team can help with appliance leak clean up and water extraction, structural drying, and water damage restoration for the following: your water heater, washing machine, AC Unit drain, refrigerator and ice maker, and sink and dishwasher!

Again- never hesitate to give us a call! We’d love to help you out!

Protecting Carpet 101

Carpet is one of the most widely used types of flooring, but it’s also one of the most easily ruined. This is often due to the lack of maintenance over the years because many homeowners don’t realize how tiny dirt particles get stuck deep into the carpet fibers and they end up causing damage when they’re moved around from foot traffic. That’s why we’re here to help educate you on the best way to care for your carpet!

Start With Carpet Padding

First thing’s first: make sure your carpet has the proper padding underneath. Carpet padding increases longevity in your carpet by absorbing the shock of human foot traffic. It protects your carpets binding and backing and makes your carpet much softer to walk upon.

Finish With Carpet Protectant

If you’re installing new carpet, just after it’s laid- don’t forget the protectant! It’ll add an extra layer of protection between your foot traffic and your carpet fibers before there’s any chance for damage.

If you’re dealing with older carpet, call in the professionals to take a look and see if you could benefit from carpet protectant. It helps to keep the tiny dirt and grime particles from causing any damage beneath the surface of your carpet.

Thorough Cleaning and Maintenance

Aside from regular, weekly (or bi-weekly, depending on how heavy your foot traffic is) cleanings, are the semi-annual thorough (read: professional) cleanings. We recommend steam cleaning because of how easily it extracts dirt and debris from carpet, leaving little moisture behind- and absolutely no residue. The Steam Team recommends steam cleaning once a year, but if your carpet endures extra foot traffic, or you have a few stains you’d like to finally clean up, twice a year could be sufficient.

If you’re ready for a professional carpet cleaning or need the professionals to take a look at your carpet, give us a call today. We’re always here to help!

Getting Rid of Grease: Advice from the Experts

Are you having trouble removing those pesky grease stains on your carpeting, tiling, or countertops? Fret no longer! The Steam Team is here, and we can help you finally get rid of the stains that have been driving you bonkers! Follow these simple guidelines below for cleaning your carpet, tile, and countertops; we’ll handle the rest!

Grease Stains on Carpet

How do you remove grease stains from carpet? It’s quite simple, actually! You probably have a bottle of rubbing alcohol lying around in your medicine cabinet. Since rubbing alcohol is a solvent, it’ll help to dissolve the oil and separate it from the carpet fibers! Once the stain has lifted, rinse away the rubbing alcohol with water.

Grease Stains on Tile and/or Grout

What about tile and grout, when it comes to grease? It’s all too easy to spill while cooking an oily food. For grease stains on tile and grout, don your gloves and goggles, and pour one gallon of water into a bucket. Stir in ¾ C of liquid chlorine bleach. Let the mixture sit on the tile and grout for 30 minutes, wetting it as necessary. With a scrub brush, scrub the tile and grout in small sections. When finished, mop with plain water to rinse away the bleach!

Grease Stains on Countertops

Lastly, trust in the professionals to thoroughly clean grease off of your countertops. A professional-grade steam cleaner can remove grease stains from your countertops with ease. So give The Steam Team a call today! We’ll be out in no time to give you a hand!

The Steam Team has been serving the Austin community for over a decade now, and we’re not planning on stopping any time soon! Don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call today; we’ll come out to your home, inspect the area(s) that need cleaning, and we won’t leave until everything is spotless! You can rely on us to get the job done properly the first time.

Basic Rules for Cleaning Up Stains on Upholstery

Ah, upholstered furniture… doesn’t it look so great in our homes? We think so. But i looks especially great when it’s kept clean and taken care of! So let’s review a few basic rules for cleaning up stains on upholstered furniture, because no matter how hard we try, we simply can’t prevent accidents from happening!

And don’t forget; The Steam Team is always standing by, waiting to help you out!

Get to Cleaning Right Away!

We’re really hoping you know to do this already, but we’ll remind you: it’s important to tackle the stain as soon as you spot it! Doing so puts you miles ahead in the stain removal game; trust us. When cleaning, start by checking for any cleaning codes or instructions that could be on the label of your furniture. Some upholstery requires specific solvents, or can’t be cleaned with water, etc. If there aren’t any cleaning codes, simply perform a spot test on an inconspicuous area of the furniture.

Blot, Don’t Rub

This is another important rule when it comes to cleaning your upholstery, no matter what material it’s made out of! Blotting a stain instead of rubbing it keeps the stain from spreading! Blot the stain away with a clean white cloth (so that you can see the stain being removed from your upholstery).

Vacuum Regularly

It’s a chore that can’t be avoided or procrastinated: Vacuuming. Upholstery should be vacuumed frequently in order to keep its fabric in good condition, and of course to remove all of the dirt, dust, and crumbs that lurk in its crevices and underneath our cushions. Use your upholstery attachment to reach those tough-to-vacuum areas, and you’re good to go!

Finally, we recommend you call The Steam Team periodically for a thorough, deep cleaning. The Steam Team has over a decade of experience caring for furniture just like yours, so don’t be shy. Give us a call today!

Making Upholstery Look New Again: The Best Way to Clean

Here at The Steam Team, we know full well the struggle it can be to keep your upholstery clean and tidy (especially if you have pets or small children in your home; they tend to increase the amount of accidents that occur). That’s why we’ve compiled the best tips for cleaning it up and keeping it that way! Read on for more information!

Preventing Wear and Tear: Dusting

Dusting is and always will be an important part of keeping your upholstered furniture clean. You don’t have to do it too often, folks. But it does need to be done! Yes, dust collects on our furniture too! You can use your handy vacuum attachment to rid your furniture of dust mites and other allergens.

Taking Care of the Big Chunks: Vacuuming

We suggest vacuuming your upholstered furniture at least once weekly! Perhaps it’ll need more frequent vacuuming if your pets or kiddos are around. Yes, we know there are crumbs in those corners… it’s time to bring them out! Take care of the big chunks by vacuuming frequently and paying close attention to detail while doing so!

The Final Steps: Calling in The Professionals

Sometimes a mess or a stain is too heavy for us to handle, and the professionals need to be called! This is when The Steam Team comes in to play! We’ll come out to your home, inspect your upholstery, and get to cleaning and removing stains (both old and new) right away! When we’re finished with your furniture, it’ll look like brand new again! You’ll be amazed at the results we come up with.

So there you have it, friends! This has been a basic guide to keeping your upholstery clean long term. And of course, The Steam Team is always here for you, through thick and thin! We’re available 24/7 for whatever you may need. Just say the word, and we’ll be out ASAP!