Who Will Restore Your Home After A Serious Fire?

There are few things as disastrous to a home or business than a serious fire. Even after the flames have settled and firefighters have left the scene, the dangers aren’t over yet. Without proper care the building could become even more damaged over time- but if you call The Steam Team, our professional technicians will arrive with the right equipment and knowledge to start the restoration process and save your property from further damage.

Should You Restore The Building Yourself?

You may be tempted to try your own restoration process on the burned home or business, but it’s important to know that smoke and burned chemicals still pose a very serious threat after the fire has run its course, and entering the property may cause you to inhale these harmful substances. Instead, wait for professional technicians to show up.

Ash and soot left behind from the flames may have gotten into the air conditioners, making for a difficult breathing environment and causing further damage to the home if not cleaned soon. Harsh odors from burning items may be trapped in the home and will require extensive cleaning or removal of certain home items to get rid of. The walls and ceilings may also be discolored or have dark stains from the smoke.

For all of these reasons and many more, its best to leave the job of fire damage restoration up to trained professionals with the right equipment. That’s where The Steam Team comes in.

The Steam Team

When you call in our professional fire damage restoration technicians, they’ll start with a thorough inspection and an estimate of repair costs. Then they’ll seal off the property with boards and roof tarps before using high-powered equipment to remove all water (If any persists) smoke, or soot. When this is complete, our technicians will begin on the full cleaning and restoration process, bringing your home back to it’s best condition.

For more information on our many services including carpet cleaners, visit The Steam Team website.

How To Tell When To Refinish Your Hardwood Floor

Every hardwood floor requires sanding and refinishing from time to time to keep it in great condition. Here at The Steam Team, we pride ourselves on our technician’s excellent service when it comes to refinishing hardwood floors. But how do you know when it’s time to have this done? Here are some important signs to look for:

Water Spots

Water damage is the most common and most expensive type of damage that homeowners deal with. Water damage under the floorboards can occur for a number of different reasons, but will usually result in dark spots appearing on the floor and separation or cupping of the boards. When you see this, it’s time to have your floor refinished and possibly have some of the boards replaced.

Deep Scratches

The seal on your floor is designed to keep the wood from being damaged or left open to spills. When something scratches deep enough to penetrate the seal, the boards are exposed. Pay attention to the scratches on your floor, and if any of them penetrate the seal, it’s time to call in The Steam Team and refinish your floor.

Discoloration

Pay close attention to the color of your floor as well. If you notice that your boards have turned gray, it might be a result of the polyurethane wearing off, leaving your boards more susceptible from water damage due to spills or regular cleaning. When you see this, have your hardwood sanded and refinished soon, before the boards turn black. Once they’ve turned black, they’ll need to be replaced entirely. 

Similarly, If you have a hardwood floor outdoors, keep an eye on the color. If it fades in color it may be damaged from the sun. Sanding and refinishing will take care of this as well.

We hope that the information provided will help you keep your hardwood floors in great condition for years to come. For more information on the many services we offer, visit The Steam Team website.

Concrete Floor Cleaning & Staining: Advice From The Experts

Concrete is becoming an increasingly popular option for flooring in many people’s homes and patios, largely due to the fact that with proper staining a concrete floor can have it’s look drastically changed! But, is concrete staining really worth it? And how should you go about doing it? Here’s some expert advice from us here at The Steam Team:

Concrete Staining Benefits

One of the most obvious benefits to having a stained concrete floor is the easy maintenance level. In fact, stained concrete floors are the longest-lasting flooring option you can choose. That’s because unlike other floors, stained concrete does not crack, chip or peel. Besides occasionally wiping it with a damp cloth, your floor won’t require much upkeep.

Do you prefer for your floor to have the sleek look of marble? Or what about the homely look of a wood floor? Or stone tile? Whatever your preference, concrete staining can create the appearance of any of these options, and many more! It also just happens to be much cheaper than these other flooring options. That means you get the ideal look for a fraction of the price! 

Staining Your Floor With The Steam Team

Staining a concrete floor is no easy feat, and may take you hours to do on your own, not to mention the time it takes to purchase all the products and equipment needed for the job, and the hours spent researching to make sure you’re doing it right. For many people who want to stain their concrete floors, professional help is the way to go. 

Here at The Steam Team, we have expert, dedicated technicians ready for any concrete staining job. They’ll utilize the most effective and powerful equipment to get the job done in a small fraction of the time it would take the average homeowner to do alone. For more information on our concrete staining service and our many other cleaning services, visit The Steam Team website.

The Right Way To Clean Pet Odors

The odors left behind from your pet, as well as the stains from pet urine, may be difficult to eliminate from your home. But-- you might be going about it the wrong way! With help from The Steam Team, stains and smells from your beloved furry friends will no longer dominate your home- keep reading today’s blog to learn more.

Treatment and Removal

When it comes to pet odor and the stains associated with them, there are varying levels of the odor, and therefore we have different treatments to ensure that your home receives the exact level of care it needs. Most of the time, our powerful cleaning system can effectively rinse the pet urine out of any carpet. But when the urine is deeper than it appears, further action is required. The pet urine also provides for bacteria growth, worsening the odor in your home and can even cause a loss of color in the carpet over time.

If the spots are treated and a urine neutralizer is applied and the odor still persists, our professionals will start the full removal process by first pulling up the carpet. Then they’ll remove the affected padding underneath the carpet and clean the back of the carpet thoroughly. The front and back of the floor will be treated with an enzyme treatment and sealed with an odor barrier. Then a new tack strip and new padding will be installed, and the carpet will be reinstalled as it was before. Finally, the carpet will be thoroughly cleaned once more and a topical enzyme will be applied. After all of that, with proper maintenance, pet odor will never be a problem in your home again!

The Steam Team Difference

You might be thinking to yourself that you could just remove the odors from your home by yourself. You’re welcome to try, but you simply won’t achieve the same results that The Steam Team can. We have trained technicians using only the most powerful and effective methods and devices to give your home the exact clean that it requires. If you live in the austin area and you have a pet odor problem in your home, call in The Steam Team.

How Do You Clean Your Drapery?

When you own any home or business, great care must go into maintaining the property and keeping it looking fresh and clean. Unfortunately, too many home and business owners tend to use the wrong cleaning methods or entirely overlook some parts of the property that still need attention. One commonly overlooked part of any property is the drapery. Are you properly cleaning your drapes? Do you clean them as often as you should? Are you able to identify when your drapery is in need of cleaning? If you aren’t sure of the answer to these questions, we’re here to help!

When To Clean Your Drapes

Most people believe that their drapes only need to be cleaned when they appear physically dirty. But, depending on various factors like smoking in the property and the type of heating system in your property, your drapes may not show signs of dirt for up to six years. In reality, they need to be cleaned every two years. Otherwise, dirt and grime that may not yet be visible will start to deteriorate the drapes. But professional cleaning can save and perhaps even triple the lifespan of your drapery!

Steam Team Drapery Cleaning

The fabric of your drapes will usually be very different than clothing fabric, and therefore should not be cleaned using the same methods. When having your drapes cleaned, you need methods designed specifically for your kind of drapery. That’s why you should call in The Steam Team. Our professional technicians will inspect your drape fabrics and select the right clean for the job. For more delicate draperies, we’ll use either a low moisture hot water extraction method or a dry cleaning process to safely clean the fabrics. For more information on drapery cleaning and our many other services like austin water damage, visit The Steam Team website.

Tile and Grout Cleaning: The Professional Method

What if we told you there’s a better way to get in between tiles than the ol’ toothbrush? Here at The Steam Team we think there is. Our technicians will utilize the right tools for the job to give you newly cleaned tile floors in no time! Here’s how it works:

Inspection and Prep

When you’ve called in our technicians to clean your tile and grout or carpet cleaning, they’ll start off with a full and thorough inspection of your entire tile floor, locating all problem areas and deciding on the best solutions. All furniture over the tile surface will be moved and the tile will be sealed off from any carpet, hardwood, or other material.

Cleaning

All dry soil will be removed by sweeping and vacuuming before a high quality cleaning agent will be sprayed over the entire surface of the tile. We use only the most scientifically advanced tile cleaner on the market. The tile and grout will then be cleaned using a self-contained pressure cleaning system, while more difficult areas will require either a manual brush cleaning or a mechanical, rotating brush.

Rinse and Finish

Finally, a rinse solution will be pumped through the machine, fully sanitizing the floor. Then a finish will be applied to fully seal your newly cleaned floor. The finish will vary depending on your type of tile. And before they leave, our technicians will have one last walk-through inspection to ensure that you’re satisfied with the results.

If you’re done cleaning your tile and grout the hard way, why not give The Steam Team a call? For more information on our many other services, visit The Steam Team website.

Can You Use A Steam Cleaner On More Than Just Carpet?

When it comes to cleaning carpet, no other tool or method accomplishes the task quite like a steam cleaner. That’s why here at The Steam Team we’ve been using them for years to service our customers and help their carpets look better than ever before. But does a steam cleaner work just as effectively on other flooring options?

Ceramic Tile and Grout

Many people spend hours scrubbing tile and digging a toothbrush or other small brush into each grout line to get the perfect clean. With steam cleaning, you can achieve that same clean in a fraction of the time! The high pressure steam will easily remove all dirt and debris, and even rid the floor of any leftover chemicals from other cleaners, which may be harmful for children or pets. Just make sure to do a thorough sweep of the floor to remove larger pieces of dirt and debris before using the steam cleaner.

Hardwood Floors

When using a steam cleaner on hardwood floor, you’ll want to be a little more careful. If you’re purchasing or renting your own steam cleaner, make sure that its advertised to be used on hardwood, otherwise it may do damage to the floor. You’ll also want to make sure your floor is properly sealed. Of course, if you call The Steam Team to have your floors cleaned you won't have to worry about that, since our technicians will come prepared with the right equipment.

Marble Floors

Most steam cleaners are too high-temperature to be used on marble floors, as the steam will cause the marble to expand and contract, which may do damage to the stone. However, The Steam Team technicians use more than just steam cleaners to get the job done.

If you give us a call, we’ll be able to clean all the surfaces mentioned here, as well as anywhere else in your home or business that requires cleaning or restoration. For more information, visit The Steam Team website.

Area Rug Cleaning 101: The Steam Team Method

Area rugs add a certain warmth and color to our living spaces! As long as they’re kept clean and free of dust and/or pet hair, they look great, feel great beneath our feet, and are great investments for your home! Let’s talk about how to keep area rugs looking as clean as possible. Here are three tips for you from The Steam Team! 

Vacuuming

Of course we’re going to start with vacuuming! Vacuuming is the single most important thing you can do for your area rugs! Area rugs should be vacuumed at least weekly to keep them in good shape. If they experience more foot traffic, you may have to vacuum more often than that. 

Steam Cleaning

Steam cleaning is the perfect method for cleaning your area rugs! It effortlessly lifts dust, dirt, dander, and other particles (like allergens! Feeling those Austin allergies yet?) from deep within your carpet fibers! And the best part? It uses nothing but highly pressurized water, and hot steam! There aren’t any harsh chemicals involved, and you can let the professionals do it for you! 

Calling in the Pro’s

Sometimes, we just need the help of a professional. If you’re unsure of how to treat your area rugs or don’t have time- whatever the reason, really, don’t hesitate to call in the professionals. The Steam Team in particular specializes in area rug cleaning and knows exactly how to treat your rugs!  

The Steam Team has been around for well over a decade; we’re not stopping what we do anytime soon. So if your area rugs could use a thorough, deep cleaning, don’t wait! Give The Steam Team a call today. We’ll be out in a jiffy to provide you with the exact services that you need. You won’t have to lift a finger!

5 Tips for Cleaning Out Your Office

Is your office looking a little dusty? Over time, we neglect certain areas of our offices and they become pretty dirty! So let’s take a quick glance at five ways you can help your office look cleaner and more inviting this summer! Maybe you need some professional rug cleaning to make your commercial building look fresh.

Declutter Desks

Don’t you hate it when your desk is too cluttered? Working in a cluttered environment is never fun, and can even cause you to be less productive! So first, get to cleaning out your desk. Later on, The Steam Team can actually steam clean its entire surface so that it looks like new!

Clean Up Carpeting

Your carpeting could probably use your attention. Carpet is a magnet for dust mites, allergens, and other unwanted substances! Vacuuming may not be enough, but we certainly suggest it. We also suggest having your carpet steam cleaned from time to time to make sure it’s properly taken care of! 

Wipe Down Surfaces

Wipe down all end tables and desks in your office. It’ll do wonders for your office’s overall appearance! Not to mention, cleaning the surfaces in your office will eliminate all of those pesky germs and bacteria! 

Clean Beneath Furniture

Check beneath furniture for misplaced items, and better yet- move it away from its spot so you can thoroughly clean beneath it! Who knows when the last time anyone cleaned beneath that couch?

Dust Window Blinds

Window blinds are often neglected when it comes to cleaning. The Steam Team can clean your window blinds without even removing them from where they hang. It’s a super simple process that saves you a ton of work! 

And as always, we must remind you that The Steam Team has your back! If you need help cleaning out your office this summer, don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call! We can help with everything listed above, and then some! So don’t wait. Give us a call today.

Marble Polishing 101: What You Should and Shouldn't Do

Marble is a naturally beautiful material that can be used for a variety of surfaces around any home or business. But it’s important to remember that marble can also be a very sensitive substance, and must be properly maintained in order to ensure that it lasts as long as you need it to. Follow these tips form The Steam Team to keep your marble in pristine condition.

What Not To Do

Marble is very sensitive to anything acidic. Using any generic household cleaners will likely etch or damage the marble or degrade the sealant, so make sure never to use these cleaners on marble. Using common DIY items like vinegar, ammonia, lemon or orange cleaners will also be too acidic and cause damage to your marble. For daily cleaning, it’s better to just use a sponge with hot water.

Proper Marble Care

As stated before, proper day-to-day marble cleaning should be done with a sponge with hot water, and dried with a soft cloth. It’s also important with marble to clean up spills immediately so that they don’t cause any lasting damage to the surface. With a marble countertop, use cutting boards, coasters and trivets as often as you can to avoid letting the marble come into contact with anything damaging. Similarly, for marble floors use door mats, runners and rugs as often as you can to protect the material. For marble polishing, only use polish specifically designed for marble surfaces.

The Steam Team Marble Polishing

You should know by now that marble can only be cared for with certain products. Luckily, The Steam Team has a complete line of products specifically for marble polishing. Our professional technicians will use the right products and methods to properly polish any marble surface in your home, and they can even apply a new sealant if needed. For more information on how we can help you in your home or business, visit The Steam Team website. We also offer 24 hour water damage clean up services.

Is Carpet Cleaning Safe For the Environment?

Here at The Steam Team, we try to answer as many questions as we can about steam cleaning so that the public is well-informed about what a great process of cleaning this can be! This includes answering questions like how can steam cleaning help me after water damage, to is steam cleaning really safe for the environment? Today we’re going to answer the latter question, and yes, in short, it is completely safe for the environment! Stay tuned. 

Is Steam Cleaning Safe for the Environment? 

Of course, we’ve already answered this: yes, it is safe. But we haven’t specified why it’s safe. Steam cleaning is entirely safe for the environment because it doesn’t involve the use of any harmful chemicals or substances! All that is requires is hot water, and highly pressurized steam to get the job done correctly the first time. 

How Can Steam Cleaning Help You?

When we say that we can steam clean almost anything in your home, we truly mean it. It’s an incredibly helpful and effective process! Steam cleaning can help rid your flooring of stains- both old and new. It can help remove allergens from your home by cleaning window blinds, drapes, and even your HVAC system. The Steam Team can even come out and help during disastrous situations, like floods or fires! 

Calling in the Professionals

Sometimes it’s best to just leave everything up to the professional carpet cleaners. Not just because they know what they’re really doing, but also to avoid any mishaps or injuries! You’d hate to have to restart a project, or take an unnecessary trip to the ER. Just hand over the job to us here at The Steam Team, and we’ll get it done without any trouble at all! 

The Steam Team has over a decade of experience in steam cleaning homes and high rise buildings in the Austin area! So if your home could use a thorough deep cleaning, or you have a restoration project for us to tackle, don’t hesitate to give us a call!

How it Works: The Steam Team Tile and Grout Cleaning

Ceramic tile is one of the most overlooked surfaces in the home when it comes to proper cleaning. That’s because for most people, scrubbing every grout line carefully with a brush can be very irritating. But with The Steam Team, there’s an easier way. Let’s walk through our tile and grout cleaning process to show you how we can help.

Inspection and Preparation

When you call in our professional technicians, they’ll first give your tile a full inspection to come up with a proper cleaning method for every area of the tile as needed. Then, furniture will be carefully moved and all areas of the tile will be prepared for cleaning and separated from other flooring like hardwood or carpet.

Complete Cleaning

When the cleaning process begins, we’ll use only the highest quality products, like high powered vacuums to remove all dry soil from the tile. We will aslo sweep by hand if needed. Then, a scientifically advanced cleaning agent will be sprayed over the entire surface of the tile, ensuring the best clean possible. 

A state of the art self-contained pressure cleaning system, manual brushes and a mechanical rotating brush will all be used as needed to clean the tile thoroughly, reaching even the most complex and difficult areas. Then a final rinse solution will be pumped through the machine, leaving your floor looking shiny and new.

Finishing Touches

When the cleaning process is complete, our technicians will put finishing touches on the floor. Grout colorizing, if needed, will be done before the sealing process. We will then apply the proper sealer for the specific type of tile in your home or business. Technicians will then have one final walkthrough inspection to ensure that everything was properly cleaned. 

For more information on the carpet cleaning or tile cleaning services we provide, visit The Steam Team website.

Cleaning Services With The Steam Team

Cleaning upholstery often requires a certain amount of special care that isn’t needed for cleaning other parts of your home or business, especially since there are many different kinds of upholstery that require different methods to clean. And when you’re cleaning something that people will be sitting on every day, you want to make sure it’s done right. Let’s talk about how calling The Steam Team can help you with all your cleaning services.

Upholstery Professionals

The Steam Team technicians will offer excellent service to all of our customers, starting with recommending only the most appropriate cleaning method for your specific type of upholstery. Then, to be absolutely sure that we’re providing the best service we can to meet your needs, our technicians will test the cleaning method on a small area of the upholstery for you to see and make sure you approve. If the upholstery is easy to clean, our prices will be lower to match. More expensive upholstery requires more expensive cleaning methods.

Fabric Protection

After our professionals clean your upholstery you might want to ask them to apply a fabric protectant. This is a recommended part of our total cleaning program and will save you money in the long run. Over time, spills, pets and children will wear down your upholstery and soon you’ll have to have it cleaned again or even replaced, but not if we apply a fabric protectant. The protectant will easily resist anything that might dull your upholstery over time.

Steam Team Leather Cleaning

Our technicians even come prepared for leather upholstery. They’ll carefully and properly clean the leather, removing all dirt and grime, and replenish the natural oils that help keep the leather in good condition. We’ll bring your leather back to the sleek shine it used to have in no time. For more information on upholstery cleaning and our other services, visit The Steam Team website.

Proper Leather Care and Maintenance from The Experts

Almost all leather is extremely durable and can resist most stains, so it shouldn't require very much maintenance. But, like any other material, damaging mistakes can still be made without the right knowledge. That’s why we’re here from The Steam Team to explain how to properly care for and maintain your leather, including the use of our very own leather cleaning service.

Steam Team Leather Cleaning

For leather to remain in good condition and stay soft and flexible, it must periodically have all dirt and grime removed. Once clean, oil should be applied about once each year. Here at The Steam Team, we offer a leather cleaning service that does just that! Our leather technicians will be able to clean and replenish your leather with the proper equipment and oils in no time.

Everyday Maintenance

As long as your leather is oiled to keep its good condition, maintaining it day-to-day is very easy. In most cases, all you’ll need to keep it clean is a dry cloth. If anything spills on the leather, wipe it up immediately to avoid any damage to the protective finish. We also strongly advise against the use of any standard cleaner on the leather, since they aren’t designed specifically for leather and may cause damage to the material. It’s also recommended to keep your leather out of sunlight or away from any heat sources, as they may cause the leather to dry out and fade over time.

Different Types of Leather

There are multiple different finishes of leather, each requiring slightly different care, as listed below.

Mushroom- Avoid using water since mushroom leather has no protective film. Instead, lightly brush the leather with soft wool fabric.

Suede- Use a soft nylon brush or lightweight sandpaper to remove stains from this leather.

Hair-On- This leather can be gently vacuumed or dusted with a dry cloth.

Full Grain- Use a lightly damp cloth with warm water and don’t scrub heavily.

We hope this advice on leather care and maintenance has been helpful. For more information on leather cleaning and our many other services, visit The Steam Team website. Check out our tile cleaning specials.

How Professional Steam Cleaning Fights Allergies

It’s of the utmost importance to keep your home clean when trying to combat allergy symptoms. But have you been doing it the right way? To combat allergies efficiently, you need a cleaning method that is natural and safe for the home, otherwise your newly cleaned home may aggravate your allergy symptoms worse than your dirty home did. Let’s talk about how professional steam cleaning can help. Serving Austin since 1983. We clean Covid-19 virus and all types of Corona viruses including H1N1.

The Problem With Chemical Cleaners

Most chemical cleaners are generally good at cleaning and disinfecting surfaces… mostly. However, for the large number of homeowners who suffer from frequent allergies or upper respiratory issues, many of these harsh chemicals can trigger reactions and even worsen these conditions over time. Not to mention, most chemical cleaners require vigorous scrubbing or long periods of waiting time to clean just a percentage of dust, dirt, grime or stains. There has to be a better way.

Benefits of Steam Cleaning

To avoid the possible harmful and allergy-inducing effects of most chemical cleaners, you should consider the healthier and more natural alternative; steam cleaning. Steam cleaners use only water and heat to disinfect areas much more quickly and effectively than any chemical based cleaner. 

Because they don’t use toxic chemical solvents, they won’t aggravate any allergies. Steam cleaners can easily remove bacteria, dirt, mold and viruses from any surface in a safe, healthy manor. They can also easily remove dust mites and pet dander, taking away all of your pesky allergy symptoms with them.

The Steam Team Experience

When it comes to steam cleaning, no one does it quite like The Steam Team. We employ trained technicians who are well versed in cleaning and disinfecting all areas of any home. They’ll use only the most powerful and effective steam cleaners and other cleaning equipment to rid your home of anything that might aggravate your allergy symptoms. For more information on our rug cleaning and other services, visit The Steam Team website. We also clean virus outbreaks. If you need bacteria and virus cleaning in Austin please call us today.

Stained Upholstery is No Problem for The Steam Team

It’s no secret that accidents happen frequently, and can rarely be avoided. The same is true for our upholstery; sometimes we spill things, or the dog jumps onto our furniture with wet and muddy paws! Luckily, The Steam Team is here to remedy the situation! Our team of trained professionals will happily come out to your home and work at removing stains from your upholstery. Here’s how: 

Getting Started

First of all, The Steam Team recognizes that certain types of upholstery have needs that vary from other types. Fortunately for everyone involved, our team of trained experts can easily recommend the appropriate cleaning method for your upholstered furniture. You can sit back and relax while we begin the process of removing those pesky stains! 

The Steam Team Method

Steam cleaning uses nothing but hot water high water pressure to effortlessly and effectively lift stains from upholstery (but also carpet, grout, natural stone, you name it!). We’ve perfected our methods by now, and can’t wait for you to see our results! 

Along with making sure your upholstery is spotless and stainless, The Steam Team can also apply a fabric protectant. Over the years, your furniture has seen some action (especially if you have children or pets, who like to jump on furniture). Stains, spills, and ultraviolet radiation all cause your furniture to eventually appear lackluster. Why not protect your upholstered furniture by applying a fabric protectant? It’s a great investment! 

Cleaning upholstery is just one of our many talents. We have over a decade of experience cleaning and caring for all types of flooring, from carpet to hardwood to natural stone. We also help the cleanup process after disasters strike, like floods or fires! No matter what you need, you can rely on The Steam Team. Just give us a call today! You won’t regret it.

How to Treat Your Leather Furniture

Leather furniture beautifully accents our homes, and is relatively easy to keep clean! That’s one aspect which makes it so popular. But occasionally leather furniture needs help from the professionals. The Steam Team has been caring for leather upholstery for over a decade, and they know exactly what they’re doing! That’s why we suggest trusting us with your leather; we’ll show you the proper way to treat it! 

Dusting and Vacuuming

Regular dusting and vacuuming is something we just cannot escape, when it comes to cleaning our leather furniture. But it’s not so bad, right? Just grab your handy microfiber cloth, and use the attachments on your vacuum cleaner to reach the toughest areas. Keeping your furniture free of dust and dirt does wonders for its appearance and condition. 

Leather Conditioning

Speaking of condition… Leather furniture, just like our skin, needs regular moisturizing (at least once per year). By regularly replenishing these natural oils, you can help your leather continue to look fantastic and stay in great condition. The Steam Team can always help with this process. 

Calling in The Steam Team

The Steam Team’s technicians know exactly how to treat your leather furniture. We’ll come out to your home and thoroughly clean and condition your leather; you won’t even need to lift a finger! So if you know it’s time for a deep cleaning, or you’ve no clue how to condition your leather, just give The Steam Team a call! 

If ever you’re in doubt about how to properly clean or condition your leather furniture, don’t hesitate to contact The Steam Team! We have plenty of experience cleaning and caring for leather upholstery; we’ll restore your furniture back to its original condition in no time! You’ll be amazed at our results, we just know it! So go ahead: give us a call today. Also during these trying times Steam Team Austin is also cleaning Corona Virus Covid-19.

Why Does Carpet Get Bald Spots?

It’s no secret that our hair starts to fall out as we age over time. Carpet fibers are no different -- over time, their fibers begin to fall out, especially if they’re not being treated properly. Dirt particles can get under the fibers and destroy them leading to additional wear and tear in your carpet over the years. Areas with higher traffic typically deteriorate quicker – shoes carry dirt particles, the more shoes, the more dirt and the less carpet fibers that stay intact. However, there are a few things you can do to prevent any further damage or deterioration to your carpet. 

Welcome Mat

Providing a mat (or a few mats, depending on the foot traffic in your house) by your front door where your guests can take their shoes off or wipe their feet will eliminate shoes on your carpet, keeping dirt away from your fibers. 

Regular Maintenance

Vacuuming your carpets twice per week will lift the debris out of the carpet and keep them from damaging the carpet fibers. Regularly vacuuming is a guaranteed way to extend the lifetime of your carpet! 

Professional Cleaning 

If you have noticed advanced deterioration in your carpet, a professional cleaning may be the only way to ensure there aren’t any dirt particles left in your carpet fibers. No matter how extreme the damage is on your carpet, reaching out to professionals like us, here at The Steam Team, is a sure-fire way to fix the mess that’s occurred and get your carpet looking brand new again. 

Carpet cleaning uses high pressure and suction to clean out even the deepest of dirt particles. Aside from the actual steam cleaning itself, however, hiring a professional will allow you to have an experienced technician take a look at the current state of your carpeting. If the bald patches are extensive, it may be in your best interest to have them restore those areas with spare carpet patches. 

What’s the current condition of your carpeting throughout your home? If you need help cleaning or restoring your carpet, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-880-7785 - we are always happy to help! 

3 Steps to Expel Dust From the Mattres

A mattress can’t exactly be thrown into the washing machine once it’s dirty, nor can it be hosed down in the backyard, or cleaned in any convenient way- or so we think! That’s probably why the chore is so severely procrastinated. But today we’re here to show you 3 simple, easy ways to clean your mattress and rid of the dirt, dust, and dander that hide inside. 

Step One: Strip Your Bed

This is a great time to wash your bedding, since you’ll need to remove it all anyway! Start by stripping the bed and tossing it all into the washing machine- or whatever can fit, of course.. Pull everything off, even the mattress protector. Think of your bed as an onion; we have to peel back the layers before we reach the parts that need to be cleaned most!

Step Two: Prepare Your Cleaning Mixture

A little chemistry never hurt anybody! It’s time to prepare a cleaning mixture for your mattress. Create the perfect mixture using pure baking soda and your choice of essential oil. A lot of people prefer lavender oil, as it has a calming effect and helps them go to sleep. Use a sifter or sieve from the kitchen to gently spread the mixture over your bare mattress. Allow the mixture an hour to sit, so that it has time to work. It’ll pull moisture and odors from the mattress, leaving it clean and tidy (and it’ll smell wonderful!). 

Step Three: Remove the Mixture

Use your upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner to remove the mixture from your mattress. Stop! Make sure you do this slowly so that all of the baking soda and grime has a proper chance to be suctioned from your mattress!

Afterward, make your bed with fresh, clean linens and enjoy the lovely cleanliness of your mattress. Repeat these steps once a month, if needed!

Tips for Keeping Your Home Clean All Summer Long

It’s summertime! And as the doors are swinging open and closed, all kinds of dirt and debris are blowing into your home. The kids are home from school now, tracking mud through the kitchen, and alongside them… your family pet, tracking adorable paw prints onto your freshly clean tile! We know just how you feel; keeping the home clean during all of this is a tough one! That’s why we’d like to give you a hand this summer. 

The Steam Team has 5 tips for keeping your home as clean as can be all summer long!

Make a List

Start simple. Don’t overthink anything. Cleaning can be fun if you let it be! Start by making a list, prioritizing which areas of your home need to be cleaned first and foremost. Then work your way through the rest of your home, and once you start, follow that list religiously! This will help to simplify the process. 

Make Some Rules

Perhaps setting rules in place such as shut the door behind you, or leave your shoes at the door, or even always put things back in their original place can cut down on clutter, dust being blown into the house, and messes all around!

Make it Fun for the Kids

Get the kiddos involved if they’re old enough! This can be fun for them, and very helpful for you! Let them be in charge of keeping their bedrooms clean, or teach them how to use the vacuum cleaner appropriately. You can even create a chore chart to help them along the process!

These are great tips for routine or light cleaning, but every now and then our homes need the help of a professional! For a deep cleaning that you can really feel, contact The Steam Team! We’ll have your home sparkling like new in no time!