Detailed Post-Construction Cleanup From The Steam Team

If you recently had any major construction or remodeling done on your home or business, there’s probably a big mess that needs cleaning. Luckily, our Steam Team Professionals have the right experience and equipment to clean any post-construction mess. Here’s our team’s process:

Total Surface Cleaning

Construction is messy, and your home or business may have been left covered with dust and debris. Dust knocked off of certain surfaces, pieces of wood, sawdust and chipped paint may be covering your counters or shelves. Our technicians will clean all windows, cabinets, shelves and countertops by hand until all debris is removed. Floors and walls will be sanitized with steam cleaners, vacuumed or mopped as needed to remove debris. Furniture will be cleaned according to its specific material. Our technicians won’t quit until the surfaces of your home or business are spotless!

Finishing Touches

After thoroughly cleaning all surfaces and furniture, our technicians will move on to the more detailed areas. If any debris of any kind remains in the ventilation system after construction, it could enter the air of the property and cause problems for anyone breathing inside the building. All vents will be cleaned and dusted to make sure this doesn't happen. Then our team will move on to things like electronics, small appliances, light fixtures, small decorative items and ceiling fans. At the end of the process, your home will be even cleaner than it was before the construction or remodeling took place!

Other Steam Team Services

We do a whole lot more than just clean up after construction or remodeling! Here at The Steam Team, we provide a wide range of cleaning and restoration services including tile and grout cleaning, pet odor elimination, marble polishing and many, many more. For more information about our many services, visit The Steam Team website.

Staining Your Concrete Flooring: Is It Worth It?

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If you want a flooring option that’s easy to clean and nearly impossible to damage, concrete is excellent. Many people wonder if it's worth it to have their concrete floors stained. Here at The Steam Team, we know all about different flooring options and their best treatment practices. Let’s talk about the changes you can expect if you decide to stain your concrete floors, and how The Steam Team can help if you decide to do so!

Upgraded Appearance

If you already own a concrete floor, you may think it looks dull since it’s just a gray slab. If you don’t own a concrete floor, this appearance may turn you off of the idea of getting one- but you should know that with staining you can make your concrete look like nearly anything. 

It can be professionally stained to look like hardwood, marble, stone or even leather. Since concrete flooring is cheaper to those alternatives you’re also saving money but getting that same luxurious appearance.

Simple Maintenance 

Of all flooring options, stained concrete is perhaps the easiest to maintain. The stain will not chip, fade or peel over time. The only maintenance required to take care of this floor is an occasional mopping. As long as you do that, your concrete floor will stay in great condition and the staining will continue to add beauty to your home or business.

How The Steam Team Can Help

Concrete staining is a big job that requires a lot of equipment and a time-consuming process. Because of this, most people leave concrete staining up to professionals. If you’re looking for a team of professionals to get the job done right, look no further than The Steam Team. Our technicians have years of experience and the proper equipment to transform your dull concrete floor into whatever look you want. For more information on our concrete staining process and the many other services we offer, please visit The Steam Team website.

Throw Out The Brush: A New Way To Clean Tile and Grout- Cleaning Professional

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Oftentimes, homeowners neglect their tile floors and don’t clean them properly, or when they do clean them, they get on their hands and knees and use a brush to scrub the grout. This method is extremely tedious and it’ll wear you out in no time. We’re here to tell you to throw out that old brush! There’s a much better way to properly clean your tile and grout.

Steam Team Professionals

When you give a call to The Steam Team, we’ll send in professional technicians, and 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.

High-Tech 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 Strong

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 services we provide, visit The Steam Team website.

What Do Customers Say About Their Steam Team Cleaning Experience?

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If you’re dealing with water damage, a stained carpet, clogged appliances or many other issues in your home or business and you’re thinking about hiring The Steam Team, you might be wondering what previous Steam Team customers have to say. As a general rule, when you’re thinking about paying for the services of any company, it's always a good idea to look at customer reviews. So what do Steam Team customers say about the service they’ve received?

Customer Reviews

The Steam Team has been around a long time now, and we’ve been fortunate enough to receive lots of customer feedback! Let’s check out some of our reviews to give you a good idea of what we can do for you. One customer said, “The Steam Team cleaned my carpet today and brought a 15+ year old carpet back to great condition. I highly recommend this company!”. Another recent review said “I had my first experience with the Steam Team yesterday and couldn't have been more pleased! I had several large, old stains that I was sure would never come up - but I was proven wrong. Overall, it was a great experience”. 

Now it's true that we’re not the only company that offers these sorts of cleaning and restoration services, you can certainly find others. But we’ve seen that our customers have noticed a difference. For example, one customer had this to say; “I used The Steam Team for dryer duct cleaning, and I’ll never again look elsewhere! The last time I had this work done, the company that came out used only a shop vacuum to clean the duct, and I had to call them back twice because they did a terrible job. This time, I called The Steam Team, and they came out with all the necessary equipment, and did a terrific job.”

Steam Team Technicians

So how does The Steam Team consistently get such positive customer feedback? Well, as that last review said, we ensure all of our technicians have the necessary equipment for the job, as well as the right training. But beyond that, our technicians want to get the job done right the first time, and to make sure you have a great experience all around. To see all the services our highly trained technicians offer, please visit The Steam Team website.

A Few Great Tips For Maintaining Marble Floors

Most people who have marble floors absolutely love them- they’re an elegant and natural beautiful flooring option. However, marble is quite a delicate material that can easily scratch or stain, and to polish it the right way you’ll need to use great care and the proper materials. Here’s some advice from the experts:

Avoid These Mistakes

Marble cleaning isn’t as easy as some other flooring options, so before we get into our suggestions, you need to know what NOT to do with your marble to ensure that it won’t become damaged.

Spills can certainly do damage to your marble floors, but mopping them up with a soaked mop can do even more damage. Be sure to only use a slightly damp mop for spills on a marble surface.

Marble is especially sensitive to acidic cleaners. For this reason, you should only clean marble with cleaners specifically designed for marble floors. Other store-bought products or DIY methods like vinegar, lemon, or ammonia could cause irreversible damage to your floors.

Never leave or drag heavy furniture or sharp objects on a marble floor, as they can easily cause damage.

Proper Marble Polishing

To prepare for polishing your marble, a polishing compound specifically designed for your kind of marble (cultured or uncultured), a low-speed polisher and a marble sealant is used. Once the surface is perfectly clean, the compound is applied in small sections. It can be a tedious job since it needs to be done with expert care throughout- you don’t want to leave any room for damage to the marble!

The Steam Team

If you want your marble floors to look the best they possibly can, you’re in luck. At The Steam Team, we have our very own complete line of products for marble floor cleaning that’s guaranteed to get the job done right.

Around The Clock Protection: Steam Team Water Damage Restoration

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The most common type of damage faced by homes and businesses is water damage. It can happen any time, and it's absolutely disastrous. To help you when you need it most, The Steam Team water damage restoration service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our professional restoration technicians will use the most powerful and effective equipment to restore your home in no time. Here’s how we do it.

Cleaning and Restoration

When you call The Steam Team and inform us that your home or business is suffering from water damage, we’ll dispatch our technicians right away. Once they arrive, they’ll begin by inspecting the home and creating a thorough assessment of the damages. Then we’ll utilize high-powered equipment to remove all water from the damaged property. When the water has been removed, The Steam Team technicians will apply a powerful antimicrobial treatment throughout the home. This will deconstruct or suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms left behind from the water. 

When all of that has been done, our restoration team will move on to the drying process. Using professional dehumidifiers and other drying equipment, we’ll ensure that your home stays safe from the problems that can occur as a result of water damage (such as mold and mildew growth). When the cleanup and drying has all been finished, we’ll continue to monitor the drying and restoration process of the home.

See The Difference

The Steam Team isn’t quite the same as any other restoration service. For example; after the initial cleaning, we’ll be able to give you daily moisture readings and equipment adjustments to ensure that your home stays safe. We also give you quick and easy access to experienced, knowledgeable technicians. Last but not least, we have the appropriate manpower and equipment to maximize effectiveness and minimize your cost. Visit The Steam Team website for more information.

Steam Team Solutions For Leaky Appliances

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In homes and businesses the world over, nothing causes more damage than water. Water damage can be extremely costly to fix, but you can avoid it altogether with the right practices. One common cause of disastrous water damage is leaky appliances, so keep a close eye on any appliances that use water and look out for the signs of a leak. If you do happen to find a leak, call in The Steam Team. Here’s how we can help:

Quickly Addressing The Leak

When you’ve called in our Steam Team professional technicians, they’ll quickly address the problems of your leaky appliance. They’ll come with all the equipment necessary for water extraction, leak cleanup, water damage restoration and structural drying. Even overflowing or burst appliances like sinks, dishwashers, AC units, or water heaters will be no problem for our skilled technicians. They’ll also provide plumbing overflow cleanup services. Any overflowing drain, burst pipe, toilet, shower or tub will be fixed up in no time! There’s nothing our technicians can't handle!

Why Choose The Steam Team?

If you have leaky appliances, burst pipes, or any of the problems listed above, there are many services and companies to choose from to have your problems fixed, so what set The Steam Team apart?

Well first of all, our services will likely be more convenient for your spending, since we offer free inspections and free onsite estimates for all jobs that our technicians do. We also offer direct insurance billing for your convenience. But more importantly, we always have someone ready to take your call, and technicians ready to meet your needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our technicians will quickly reach your worksite after you’ve called, since most of our services are time sensitive.

For more information on our many other services, visit The Steam Team website.

The Many Different Uses of Carpet Cleaners

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You might know someone who loves to use a carpet cleaner on their floor, but maybe you’ve been hesitant to use one on your own floors because you don’t know if it’ll work. You might be wondering, what exactly are the limits of carpet cleaners? And is it better to purchase a steam cleaner yourself or should you have your floors carpet cleaned by professionals? The Steam Team has the answers to these questions:

Steam Cleaners on Carpet

If you own a carpet, you should know that vacuuming only does a fraction of the job. Dirt, debris and stains that have settled deep within the carpet may never come up from just vacuuming. But steam cleaners use just water and heat to penetrate deep into the carpet and sanitize it, eliminating debris and killing any harmful bacteria. A carpet cleaner will do wonders for your carpet.

Ceramic and Hardwood Floors

As effective as steam cleaners may be on carpet, it's not all that they’re good for. In fact, one of the best methods for cleaning ceramic tile and grout is steam cleaning. It’s a much safer alternative to the harsh chemicals you might otherwise use on your ceramic, which could be dangerous to small children or pets. As long as you sweep the floor first to get rid of the big pieces of dirt and debris, the steam cleaner won’t have any problem sanitizing your tile.

Carpet cleaning is also possible on hardwood floors, though there are some exceptions. If you want to steam clean your hardwood, make sure you’re using a steam cleaner that is specifically designed to work on hardwood. Also, do not attempt to steam clean any hardwood floor that isn’t properly sealed or you run the risk of damaging the floor.

Professional Steam Cleaning

For those who don’t want to spend the hefty price to buy or rent a steam cleaner, or who don’t have time to do the job themselves, our professional steam cleaners can handle the job for you! For more information on the long list of cleaning and restoration services that we provide, visit The Steam Team website.

Water and Fire Restoration Services: Available 24 Hours a Day

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Accidents involving fire or floods in the U.S. are more common than some might think. In 2015, over one million homes were damaged by house fires in the United States according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Worse yet, 14,000 people experience water damage in their homes every day in the United States -- that adds up to over five million every year! Because these things occur so often, The Steam Team offers 24 hour water and fire damage restoration services, and we’re here to tell you how it works.

Steam Team Care

Here at The Steam Team, we have always sought to provide the highest quality service that we can, doing our best to ensure that all of our amazing Austin residents have a positive experience with our technicians and are satisfied at the conclusion of every job. Our care and love for our Austin community is also why we decided to offer fire and water damage restoration and cleanup 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether it’s a sink overflow, burst water main, flooding caused by a storm or extensive damage caused by a fire, we’ll be ready to pick up your call at any day or time.

Our Process of Restoration

The backbone of our water and fire damage restoration services are our professional and highly trained technicians. They will always be helpful and highly professional, from the moment that they show up to inspect your damaged property, until the moment they shake your hand and leave you with your newly restored and cleaned one. They’ll be able to help in a number of ways from water extraction, mold remediation, structure cleaning, providing emergency power and even full reconstruction of some parts of the property. Our technicians are the reason we were voted best water damage company in Austin by the Austin Monthly. So if you have been affected by water or fire damage, call The Steam Team today, we’re ready any time!

Marble Polishing: DIY or Professional Help?

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The Steam Team has a long history of helping our customers with various cleaning, restoration and remediation services, and we’re proud of the work our technicians do. When it comes to the upkeep of marble, we have enough experience and expertise to treat any marble countertop, column, floor, or any other surface. That’s why we’ve decided to share some helpful information on how to take great care of the marble surfaces in your home, and you can decide whether to do it yourself, or seek help from our professional technicians.

Advice for DIY Marble Polishing

When it comes to polishing marble surfaces, you need to know what signs to look out for that tell you when it’s time to have your marble polished. Marble is a sensitive material, especially when it comes to anything acidic. If it has sustained damage to the protective seal, you’ll want it to be polished as soon as possible. If the marble appears more dull or dirty in some areas, or the shine seems to be gone and it won’t go back to normal by simply wiping with a damp cloth, the protective seal may be damaged. If the seal isn’t replaced soon, the exposed marble could easily be damaged even more. Experts say you should have your marble sealed every two to three years, though the best maintained marble surfaces could hold out for four or five years.

Marble Polishing With The Steam Team

As stated before, marble is sensitive to anything acidic, meaning many common household cleaners or home-made methods will only damage marble. Only specifically designed marble polishers should be used. If you don’t want to search for these products and go through the process of polishing the marble yourself, give us a call! Our professional technicians will use our very own line of marble polishing products to give you the very best results that only a professional can give.

For more information on marble polishing or any of our many other services, please visit The Steam Team website.

Post-Construction Cleanup from The Steam Team

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If you’ve recently had a contractor do major construction or remodeling on your home, or especially if you did it by yourself, you were likely left with quite a mess to clean up afterwards including much needed rug cleaning. Major remodeling and construction are some of the messiest jobs out there, and we think The Steam Team should be part of your plan for post-construction cleanup. Here’s how our professional process works:

Getting Rid of Major Debris

After construction, the first thing to clean up will be the large pieces of debris. Pieces of wood, paint chips or other debris may be all over your home counters, floors or furniture. That’s where our technicians will start. Once all large debris is removed, they’ll remove all smaller debris like sawdust or anything else spread around by the construction. 

Thorough Surface Cleaning

All countertops, shelves, windows and countertops will be cleaned by hand, all floors will be sanitized, vacuumed or mopped. Furniture will be thoroughly cleaned with whichever product and method is preferred for your specific material. Our technicians always take great care when cleaning a home or business to meet your needs.

Final Touches

One common problem with construction and remodelling jobs is that small debris can also get inside of air conditioning vents and cause problems for the home as well as health hazards. We’ll keep the air ducts clean, and then move on to smaller things around the property like electronics, light fixtures and small appliances. At the end of the professional cleaning process, your home or business will be not only newly renovated, but completely clean!

The Steam Team Difference

We’re proud to say that our technicians can take on such large, complex cleaning projects that post-construction can sometimes be. But that’s because our technicians have years of experience with a huge variety of cleaning services and methods. For more information on the many services we offer including carpet cleaners, please visit The Steam Team website.

Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors With Help From The Steam Team

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If you have a hardwood floor in your home or business, you probably want to keep it in good shape, right? Assuming that you do, are you aware of what you should do when you notice your floor becoming discolored in some spots? What about if your floor is littered with scratches and marks that won’t go away? Or what if the floor used to be sleek and shiny, but is now dull, even after being properly cleaned? Well, these are all signs of a floor that needs to be professionally refinished. Luckily, The Steam Team can handle that!

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Process

When you’ve called in The Steam Team professionals to assist with your hardwood floor, they won’t just take over your home or business and begin working, then explain themselves during or after the process. Instead, our professionals will begin with a thorough inspection of your hardwood floor and determine the best solution, keeping you informed as they go. Then they’ll begin with extensive damage repair, attending to every scratched and cracked area of the floor. Then a full cleaning and abrasion of the floor will take place to prepare the hardwood for refinishing. Sometime during the refinishing process you need to do air duct cleaning if the technicians did not seal off the vents.

When it's finally time for refinishing, the initial coat of sealer will be applied, it’ll take time to dry, and then the final finish coat will be applied, strengthening your hardwood floor for years to come, returning it to its former beauty, and completing our process. Before they leave, our professionals will let you inspect the floor and decide for yourself if our service has met your needs.

The Steam Team Difference

When you choose to work with The Steam Team, you’re choosing highly trained technicians with years of experience and only the best equipment for the job, as well as a hardwood floor refinishing service that is completely dust-free! For more information on us and our many services, visit The Steam Team website.

Professional Cleaning Service from The Steam Team

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If you’re aware of The Steam Team, you probably know us for carpet, tile and other floor-cleaning services. But did you know that we also offer professional drapery cleaning? That’s right! And we can add years onto the lifespan of your drapes!

Is It Really Important To Clean 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 Best Drapery Cleaning 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. 

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Now that you understand the importance and methods of drapery cleaning, you might think twice before throwing out that old dirty fabric. Give The Steam Team a call and have them freshened up in no time. For more information on cleaning and our other services including carpet cleaners, visit The Steam Team website.

Professional Covid-19 Cleaning from Steam Team

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During the covid-19 pandemic, we’ve all seen how it's more important than ever to keep things clean in your home or business, especially if you frequently have visitors who may have been carrying the virus. Here at The Steam Team, we want to help protect your home from all bacteria and viruses, which is why we’re offering a covid-19 cleanup service, both pre-treatment and post-treatment cleanup of your home or business!

Contact Us

To receive a Covid-19 cleaning service from our professional technicians, just give us a call or an email any time to have a free consultation and figure out exactly what kind of cleaning service you’d like. Call us at 512-451-8326 or email customerservice@thesteamteam.com and we’ll be in touch with you for a free consultation. We can clean all types of Coronaviruses! 

Our Covid Cleanup Process

Prior to entering your home or office, our highly trained technicians will put on OSHA-approved personal protective equipment to guarantee your safety. During the cleaning process, all surfaces in the home or business office will be disinfected using EPA-approved products only. Our technicians will get every detail, disinfecting door knobs, light switches, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, faucets, sinks and many other frequently touched areas. This is the perfect cleaning process if someone in your home or business has had covid-19 recently, and you’re wanting to ensure the virus is removed from all possible surfaces.

After the initial cleaning is finished, we’ll protect your surfaces to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, fungi etc., by applying the long-lasting antimicrobial Bioshield 75. This powerful antimicrobial, when used in conjunction with other cleaning products, will protect your surfaces and keep them cleaner for even longer than just the standard disinfectant! It’ll reduce the growth of bacteria and other substances for a period of 90 days.

To receive this complete Coronavirus cleanup, be sure to contact us at 512-451-8326 or email us at customerservice@thesteamteam.com.

Everything You Need to Know About Carpet Padding

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Many homeowners may not realize it but, carpet padding (the cushion underneath your carpet flooring) is an extremely important part of carpet installation. Often, when people purchase new carpeting, they try to cut corners to save a dollar here and there - typically leading to choosing a less effective padding. 

In fact, the best scenario possible is to find carpet and padding that compliment one another. That’s going to be the best way to get your desired result.

So, let’s talk carpet padding for a minute to help you understand the best decision to make when installing your new carpet flooring.

Types of Carpet Padding

The following types of carpet padding are found in different densities and thicknesses:

• Urethane Foam

• Waffle Rubber

• Bonded Urethane

• Fiber Cushion

• Flat Rubber

Now, depending on the area you’re laying flooring in your home and the amount of traffic you’re expecting, you’ll want to consider different types of padding. But, that’s not the only way this choice will affect your carpeting...

Beneficial in Several Ways

As you can see; the padding underneath carpet flooring serves many purposes - from providing a softer, more comfortable cushion to step on, to absorbing liquids and protecting the sub floor from damage. In fact, the carpet padding serves an even more important purpose than either of those. 

Carpet padding protects your carpet and its backing. As you step onto carpeting, the carpet absorbs the force. With a high quality carpet padding, the force has less effect on the carpeting itself - protecting the backing and fibers from any extensive damage and therefore elongating the lifetime of your carpet installation.

Ultimately, here’s the bottom line: in order to best protect the lifetime and condition of your carpeting, consult a professional. Not only will this ensure that you’re using high quality materials, but you’ll also guarantee a job well done!

Oriental Rugs: The Importance of Proper Care

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Oriental rugs are beautiful, elegant additions to your home, but investing in such delicate, handmade artistry means you’ll need to take extra caution while caring for them! But don’t worry- if the task is ever too daunting (or too inconvenient) The Steam Team is always standing by, ready to help. In the meantime, here are a few helpful guidelines to caring for oriental rugs: 

Preventing Wear & Tear

Keep an eye on your pets, especially cats and puppies, who might try to scratch or chew on the rug. Give your pets fun alternatives, like a scratching post or a durable chew toy, and make sure their exercise and activity needs are met, to avoid destructive behavior. If one of your pets has an accident on the rug, take the rug to a professional cleaner. 

If you would like to use a rug pad for extra protection, try to find one made of polyester. Avoid rubber pads, which can become gummy over time and stick to the flooring underneath. 

Take your shoes off before walking on the rug, or get in the habit of leaving your street shoes at the door and wearing only dedicated house slippers. 

Rotate the rug 180 degrees once every few months or so. This is to ensure even fading from natural light. If the rug is in a spot that gets direct sunlight, try to minimize UV damage by installing curtains or blinds. 

Cleaning 

Vacuum regularly with the nozzle attachment. Avoid using any brush attachments or rollers on the rug, which can damage the fibers. Occasionally vacuum the back of the rug, too.   

In the event of a spill, blot—don’t scrub—with a white paper towel or cloth. If it’s a stain that water alone can’t remove, take your rug to a professional rug cleaner. 

Call the Professionals

And finally, it’s important to have your rug professionally cleaned every few years, to remove built-up dust, grime, and staining! Give The Steam Team a call today. You won’t be disappointed in our results!

The Secret to Maintaining Spotless Grout Between Your Tile

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Grout; a paste used to fill the gaps between tiles.

While tiles are one of the more simple flooring (or surface) choices to clean, it’s certainly not without its challenges. However, there’s no doubt in our minds that it’s worth it! Having spick-and-span tile and grout is sure to leave an impression. 

But - there’s a secret to maintaining that look with your tile. Let’s dive a little deeper.

A Porous Material

Porous means that grout absorbs materials that it comes in contact with extremely easily. Spills may be inevitable in some areas, but stains certainly don’t have to be.

The most common areas in a house to place tile (and grout) are kitchens and bathrooms - which also happen to be areas with frequent messes, spills, moisture, etc. 

Cleaning Grout

Getting liquids and other substances out of grout isn’t easy. It requires power, suction, heat, and a specialty cleaning solution. With grout, you can’t be too abrasive or tough, either, as it could crack or otherwise damage the material.

So, with tile and grout in areas with such risk, you need a good way to combat stains before they happen.

Hiring a Professional

Hiring a professional is undoubtedly the most effective and efficient way to completely clean grout. With professionals, you’ll be able to create a schedule to regularly clean your flooring - keeping it looking shiny and at its best at all times.

The Steam Team uses industrial-grade equipment with the latest technology to tackle stains at any stage. Whether you need a deep clean for your tile flooring or you just simply want a professional to take a look at it and give you cleaning advice - we’re here for you. Give us a call today!

How To Keep Hardwood Floors Clean and Pristine

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

Dust Floors Daily

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

Mop Floors Weekly

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

Polish Floors Quarterly

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

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

How To Quickly Freshen Your Upholstered Furniture

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Upholstered furniture is both beautiful and comfortable- the ultimate combination for your home. How’s its fabric looking these days? Is it remaining vibrant and full of color, or starting to fade and looking a little more dull? Whether you’re looking at brand new furniture or an heirloom piece that’s been in the family for generations, we, here at The Steam Team, are here to help you best care for it. On today’s blog, we’re going over a few quick ways you can freshen up your furniture.

Starting with Vacuuming

There’s a handy upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner that does wonders for cleaning your furniture! It can reach inside those nooks and crannies like nobody’s business. It can also reach underneath cushions and pillows for your convenience. You can easily remove dirt, dust, pet fur, and dander from your furniture. 

Moving onto Stain Removal 

Are there any unsightly stains or spots on your upholstery? Let’s remove them! In most cases, stains can be removed with the right cleaning solution and a little bit of patience and elbow grease. In worse cases, a professional may need to be called in, like The Steam Team. Steam cleaning is great for restoring your upholstered furniture to its former glory! 

Finishing by Steam Cleaning

Finally, consider steam cleaning your upholstery. A professional grade steam cleaning machine won’t harm your furniture, and it won’t use any chemicals to clean it. High pressurized water and hot, hot steam are all that’s needed in this process! Your furniture will look absolutely amazing after a good old fashioned steam cleaning, done by yours truly, The Steam Team. 

The Steam Team is your leading cleaning and restoration company in Austin, TX. We’ve been serving this beautiful city for over a decade now, and there’s no way anyone can stop us! So give us a call today. We’ll come out, take a good look at your upholstered furniture, and get to cleaning right away. You’ll barely believe our results! 

All About Our 24-Hour Damage Restoration Services

Carpet Cleaners in Austin, Texas!

Did you know we, here at The Steam Team, are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you and your family with water damage or fire damage restoration? Any kind of damage to your home can be detrimental in more ways than one, that’s why we want to be available at any time to help you immediately. Our technicians are expertly trained and use only the best equipment to begin restoration. Today, we want to share a little more of our process with you in case you find yourself facing a disaster.

The Process

When you reach out to The Steam Team to help restore your water-damaged home, our primary goal will be to “Preserve, protect and secure the property from further damage.” We’ll begin this by inspecting the home and creating a thorough assessment of the damages. Then we’ll utilize high-powered equipment to remove all water from the damaged property. When the water has been removed, The Steam Team technicians will apply antimicrobials throughout the home. These will deconstruct or suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms left behind from the water. 

When all of that has been done, our restoration team will move on to the drying process. Using professional dehumidifiers and other drying equipment, we’ll ensure that your home stays safe from the problems that can occur as a result of water damage (such as mold and mildew growth). When the cleanup and drying has all been finished, we’ll continue to monitor the drying and restoration process of the home.

Why The Steam Team?

The Steam Team isn’t quite the same as any other restoration service. For example; after the initial cleaning, we’ll be able to give you daily moisture readings and equipment adjustments to ensure that your home stays safe. We also give you quick and easy access to experienced, knowledgeable technicians. Last but not least, we have the appropriate manpower and equipment to maximize effectiveness and minimize your cost. Visit The Steam Team website for more information and the best carpet cleaners in Austin, Texas.