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.

The Easiest to Clean Tile and Grout

Ceramic tile and grout certainly makes for an attractive flooring solution that many people prefer to keep in their homes or place of business. But it may also be the most neglected and overlooked floor when it comes to proper cleaning. Let’s discuss the best way to clean tile and grout.

Put Down The Brush

Far too many people choose the wrong method for tile and grout cleaning, and make the job much harder on themselves than it needs to be. You might be one of them, scrubbing vigorously over the tile and in between every grout line with a small brush. You may be using harsh, unsafe chemicals that can cause you irritation. We at The Steam Team are here to tell you that you don’t have to deal with this irritating process anymore.

The Steam Team offers a professional tile and grout cleaning service that will use the latest technology to restore your ceramic flooring to it’s very best state. The embedded bacteria and germs in your floor don’t stand a chance.

The Process

The cleaning process will begin with an inspection to find the dirty areas of the flooring and develop the proper solution for each area. Then the areas will be prepared by removing all furniture and setting up the area as to not disturb any carpeted or hardwood flooring nearby.

When the floor is ready, all dry soil will be removed by thoroughly sweeping and vacuuming. Then a high quality advanced tile cleaner will be sprayed over the entire surface of the tile, before it is thoroughly cleaned with hand brushes, mechanical rotating brushes and a self-contained pressure cleaning system. A rinse solution will be pumped through this machine, cleaning and sanitizing the entire floor.

After the floor as been completely cleaned and rinsed, the proper sealing/finishing needed for the tile will be applied. Then, our technicians will do a final walkthrough inspection and go over the results of your newly cleaned ceramic tile and grout.

For more information on the many services that we have to offer, please visit The Steam Team website.

How to spruce Up Your Office this Summer with tile cleaning

When was the last time you cleaned your office? What if you can’t remember the last time? Well friends, it’s definitely time to call in The Steam Team to spruce up your office for the summer time. With these uncomfortable temperatures outside, you need a cool, fresh environment to work in! So let’s get to work; how can we, The Steam Team, help you? Call us today for tile cleaning in Austin. 

Whether you have a home office or you work from a high rise, we can help you out. Here are three areas we’ll tackle, but of course, The Steam Team can always do more!

Window Blinds

Window blinds are absolutely notorious for trapping and hoarding dust and other allergens that we’d very much like to avoid! So let us tackle the dust and grime on your window blinds; we can likely do it from right where they hang! Call in The Steam Team ASAP if your blinds need some professional attention. Tile cleaning experts!

Surfaces

How many times have you eaten lunch at your desk and hurried back to work, not caring much to clean up? Probably too many times. And after a while, a Clorox wipe just doesn’t cut it! Fortunately for you and your office, we can help out. We’ll shine up your surfaces so that they finally look brand new again! The trick is always, however, maintaining the clean.

Flooring

We like to work from top to bottom, as dirt and dust may settle onto the flooring of your office. But we won’t forget about your flooring! Whether you have carpet, natural stone, tile and grout, or hardwood, we’ve got you covered. We can restore your flooring to its original condition; you won’t believe the results! Are you excited about having a clean office? We are (for you).

Don’t hesitate to call us for help sprucing up your office this summer! We love what we do, and we love helping you! So give us a call anytime!

Tile and Grout After Steam Cleaning

Are you having trouble keeping your tile and grout clean? Don’t worry; this is a universal issue when it comes to owning a home or office with tile and grout. It’s flat out difficult to keep clean- but not impossible! With a professional grade steam cleaner, you can eradicate the grime that exists in the pores of that pesky grout, and keep that tile looking perfectly brilliant!

Why Does Grout Stain So Easily?

Why does grout stain so easily? Well, to put it simply, grout is porous in nature. This unfortunately allows for it to almost effortlessly absorb dirt and grime. Of course, this causes discoloration and staining. Suddenly, that grout doesn’t match your tile! Oops! Time to call in a professional steam cleaner (like The Steam Team).

What Can We Do About It?

What happens when your tile and grout need a thorough deep cleaning? You call in a professional steam cleaner! A professional steam cleaner can come in, inspect your home and/or office, and begin the dirty process of extracting dirt and grime deep within the pores of your grout! After the professionals are finished, your tile grout should look brand new.

Choose The Steam Team

The Steam Team has been serving the community of Austin, TX for over a decade now, and thus has plenty of experience (not to mention: expertise) under their belt! They’re your absolute best bet for tile and grout cleaning in this area!

The Steam Team knows exactly what to do with your tile and grout. And don’t worry; our technicians will perform a walkthrough and review their results before leaving your home! Give The Steam Team a call today, or visit our website to view our list of services! We may be able to help you in more ways than one!

Tile Cleaning: Buying a Machine vs. Hiring a Professional in Austin

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There’s no doubt that you can buy (or even rent) a tile cleaning machine that will clean your tile – however, there’s also no doubt that a professional would handle everything more efficiently and effectively. While there may be benefits to buying your own tile cleaning machine, you may want to look at the benefits of hiring a professional as well.  Voted best tile cleaning in Austin.

Top Benefits of Buying (or Renting) Your Own Machine:

Cost effective – Buying your own machine may be more cost effective if you plan on cleaning your carpet often. On the contrary, renting may be more cost effective if you plan on using it once or twice.  Voted best tile cleaning in Austin, Texas.

Convenience – You’re not welcoming anyone else into your new home besides a new machine. It’s definitely convenient to be able to just walk to the garage (or wherever you store your machines) and begin cleaning your tile and grout.  

Benefits of Hiring a Professional:

Power – the machines that a professional tile and grout cleaning company uses are industrial grade and usually hooked up to their vehicle. This allows for a much pressure and stronger suction to ensure that all of the dirt, debris, and other grime is lifted from your tile.

Knowledge and Expertise – This is a major one. Professional tile cleaners are cleaning tile all day every day – they know everything there is to know about tile and how to clean it. When you have especially tough stains or odors, they know how to remove them.  

You be the judge, but it is always recommended to ensure the best tile cleaning and the longest life for your flooring – call in the professionals. Here at The Steam Team, our technicians are experienced, knowledgeable, and use state-of-the-art equipment. Contact us today to learn more!

How Often Should Carpet be Cleaned?

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One of the most common questions among homeowners is how often their carpets should be cleaned. While it would be convenient to have a simple, regular answer for this question, there isn’t one- it all depends on the amount of traffic your carpet endures on a daily basis! Having children and pets helps to bring on more wear and tear, as well. Below we’ll discuss how these factors affect your carpet, and how steam cleaning on a regular basis can help reduce staining, odors, and wear and tear!

How Much Traffic Does Your Carpet Withstand?

Obviously the more traffic your carpet withstands, the quicker it’s going to need to be cleaned. Placing area rugs around the room can help; then you just have to have the rugs cleaned instead of the entire carpeted area. Another good tip is to remove your shoes before you step inside the house, and to ask your houseguests and children to do the same!

Are there Children Around?

Your kiddos’ quick, rambunctious footsteps do a number on your clean and pristine carpet. As mentioned before, removing their shoes will help, and asking them to keep their food and beverages off of the carpet will help you to avoid spills and stains! If there are children around, we suggest having your carpet professionally cleaned every six to nine months.

Do You Have Pets?

This one’s probably pretty obvious; if there are pets in the home, there are going to be accidents. Accidents that will undoubtedly affect your carpet. If you have pets, we suggest having the carpets cleaned every four to eight months. This frequency is of course because your carpet will endure stains and odors from mud, urine and feces, hair and dander, etc. It can become messy really quickly!

For a professional carpet cleaning or expert tile cleaning that will do nothing but impress, contact The Steam Team today!