The Steam Team: Marble Polishing Experts

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If you have marble surfaces in your Austin home, you should know that proper care and maintenance is important to keep these beautiful surfaces intact. One of the most important things when it comes to marble care is polishing. Since marble can be a delicate material, its best to leave the polishing up to professionals. That's what The Steam Team of Austin is here for!

Austin, Texas Professional Technicians

As stated above, marble can be delicate, and it’s especially sensitive to anything acidic. It’s best left in the hands of professionals with years of experience on similar jobs. The Steam Team technicians have just that, as well as a full line of products specifically designed for marble polishing, and they’ll use only the products needed for your specific type of marble. Using our effective marble polishing process, our technicians will make your worn down marble shine again in no time.

Our Austin Marble Polishing Process

When our Austin technicians first arrive at your home or business, they’ll begin the process by inspecting your marble surface to determine the best course of action and which products to use. Then they’ll separate the marble from any other surfaces using tape. When the marble is separated they’ll begin to gently clean it with product and a soft rag. Then a poultice may be used to eliminate stains from the marble. Then the polishing will begin as our technicians use low-speed polishers in circular motions and whichever specific polish product they’ve chosen, until the entire surface has been polished. Finally, a sealant will be applied to keep the marble protected. When the sealant dries, your marble surface will look better than ever.

Other Services in Austin, Texas

The Steam Team of Austin technicians are experts at a lot more than just marble. If you need help with carpet cleaning, rug cleaning, mold removal, pet odor removal or concrete staining just to name a few, give us a call! For more informationepreneur.com/ka/business-news/water-damage-how-to-recover-everything-if-it-happened-in-a/443797 on our many services, visit The Steam Team website.

Natural Stone Floor Repair From The Steam Team in Austin Texas

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For the most part, hardsurface floors are an easy flooring option to maintain. But over time, scratches, water and other forms of damage will erode your once appealing hardsurface floors. When this happens, you’ll want to have a solid plan in place of how to renew and refinish your hardwood. We want The Steam Team in Austin, Texas to be part of your plan!

When To Refinish Your Natural Stone Floor

There are some very easy signs to look out for that will tell you that your floor is in need of refinishing. An old, damaged floor will look far different than a newly finished floor. The most obvious sign will be a lack of the shine on the surface that usually characterizes a healthy, finished natural stone floor. If your floor has little to no shine, it might need a refinishing. If you dust and/or mop the floor and it still appears dull, that definitely means that the finish has been worn off. Also be sure to look out for deep scratches or dullness in the floor, as these could go through the finish and allow the floor to be more easily damaged. If you find any scratches that go deeper than the finish, it’s time to have your floor refinished and honed.

Refinishing Process

When our Austin, Texas technicians arrive for the natural stone floor refinishing process, they’ll start with a visual inspection to find the most troubling areas in the floor and work out the best solution. Then they’ll move on the damage repair; fixing all the trouble areas and mark any major problems and scratches. Then the cleaning process will begin; eliminating any traces of dirt or grime on the floor that may get in the way of the refinishing process. Finally, the floor will be refinished by applying two coats of finish, making your natural stone floor look better than ever and adding years to its lifespan.

For more information on natural stone floor refinishing in Austin, as well as our many other services, please visit The Steam Team website.

How To Properly Care For Your Leather Furniture

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Some people out there complain that leather furniture maintenance is too much or too complicated, and that leather furniture isn't worth owning, but here at The Steam Team we don’t think so at all! As long as you have a basic understanding of leather furniture care, anyone can have a leather couch, chair or other piece of furniture and keep in in great condition! Let’s discuss what needs to be done to keep your leather in tip-top shape.

Cleaning Spills

As with any piece of furniture, you’ll probably spill something on it at some point, and cleaning up those spills quickly before they can become stains is key. Leather tends to stain easier than some other materials, but as long as you use a soft, dry cloth to wipe up the spill you should be just fine. After you’ve wiped the area, allow the leather to air dry to help avoid staining.

Annual Conditioning

With real leather, since it used to be animal hide, it requires a certain level of moisture to be maintained for it to stay healthy. Most leather will need to be conditioned once every 12 months, but some leathers need conditioning every 6 months. Since this can change based on your specific make of leather, be sure to check the tag or call the manufacturer and ask. But keep in mind that only products specifically designed for leather conditioning can be used on leather. Other products may do harm to the material.

Leather Care From The Steam Team

As you now know, leather cleaning and conditioning isn’t too difficult and can be done all on your own! But for those who don’t have the time or aren’t sure what products and methods to use, Our Steam Team technicians can handle detailed cleaning and conditioning of your leather furniture for you! Just be sure to give us a call or visit The Steam Team website for more information.

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

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

The Mopping Method

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

The Scrubbing Method

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

The Steam Cleaning Method

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

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