Why Steam Cleaning is the Best Method for a Natural Clean

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Over the years, steam cleaning has become an increasingly popular method for cleaning tile and grout, carpet and even some wood floors in a more natural and efficient way than most cleaning methods. But does it really live up to all that hype? Let’s explore some facts about steam cleaners to find out but before we get into that I want to let you know that we also provide water damage services to Bastrop, Texas.

Is it worth the cost?

When looking online or in a store to buy or rent a steam cleaner, prices may seem high at first. But if you consider the monthly or even weekly costs of other detergents or cleaners that you might normally use, you’ll realize that a steam cleaner is an investment that will save you more money in the long run. Check out some of our recent cleaning projects.

Safety First

Most cleaning products and methods currently available use harmful, toxic chemicals that can be a danger to children and pets in the home, and can cause allergic reactions in some people. Steam cleaning is a much safer, more natural method since it uses only water and heat to function and completely sanitize any surface, killing 99.99% of bacteria. Steam cleaning gets the job done without the potentially harmful side effects, making it an obvious choice for many homeowners.

Steam Cleaning VS Vacuuming

While vacuums collect only a small fraction of dirt, dust and other debris and allergens, steam cleaners rid the entire surface of any debris. Vacuum cleaners also fail at eliminating dust mites, which could be embedded deep in your carpet and surviving off of the debris that the vacuum cleaner can’t reach. Steam cleaning kills and flushes out these pesky dust mites and gives your carpet, tile or any other floor option the clean it needs!

The Steam Team

In conclusion, steam cleaners are an inexpensive, safe and more effective method at achieving the right clean for your home. But what’s even better than a steam cleaner is a top-notch, high-powered steam cleaner in the hands of a trained professional. To learn about how we can use steam cleaners and other methods to freshen up and restore your home or business, visit The Steam Team website.

5 Dangers To Remember After Fire Damage in Austin, Texas

When you’ve had a fire in your home or business and it's just been put out by firefighters, you’ll need to have someone go in the property and do some intensive cleaning and restoration, and you’ll probably need it very quickly. You might be thinking you can go in and handle the job yourself, but here are 5 things you should know about if you’re thinking of attempting this.

Immediate Threats

If you enter a fire-damaged property, there’s likely still smoke in the air inside the building. By entering, you’re putting yourself at risk of irritation to the eyes, throat and nose, and possibly nausea due to the odor of the smoke.

Long-Term Threats

By exposing yourself to smoke inside the property, you could potentially increase your chances of negative long term effects like developing cardiovascular diseases. It's important to know what’s at risk when inhaling smoke.

Dangerous Chemicals

What makes the smoke even more dangerous is that you may not know the source. In many homes, there are cleaning products or other harsh chemicals that could have combusted during the fire or mixed in such a way that they become toxic to inhale.

Weak Immune Systems

Anyone with a weakened immune system such as infants, children or the elderly are at even higher risk of having negative reactions to smoke and soot. Keep anyone with a weakened immune system far away from the property in the aftermath of a fire.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

And perhaps the most immediate and obvious threat, if you enter the property and it's filled with smoke, you could suffer from a lack of oxygen and experience carbon monoxide poisoning, which could cause you to pass out.

The Steam Team

But none of these dangers will be a problem for you or your family at all if you call in The Steam Team! Our professional technicians are trained and given the right equipment to enter these fire-damaged properties and completely clean and restore them. For more information, please visit The Steam Team website.

How is the Air Quality in Your Office?

It’s often not something you might think of as an employee, but the air quality in your office can directly affect your health and the health of those around you. Let’s think about it this way; when we spend the majority of our time in our offices, we’re breathing mostly that air. It only makes sense that we’re paying attention to it just as we do at home, right? How is it being filtered? Is it in its best shape?

Check Your HVAC System

To start, it’s important to check the shape of your HVAC system and clear out all of that dust and those allergens. We suggest having the professionals do it for you; it’ll save you so much trouble! For more information on your cleaning your HVAC system contact The Steam Team or visit our website! 

Clean the Carpet

Carpet hoards dirt, dust, and other allergens. When we walk on our carpet, we push these substances into the air, and yes, we breathe them in! It’s simple when you think about it, but you really have to make sure your carpet is being thoroughly cleaned on a weekly basis (frequency will depend on foot traffic). 

Dust Surfaces, Shelves, Blinds, Etc

We all know that dusting is the last thing to be done on cleaning day, if it gets done at all! We don’t blame you for neglecting it; it’s a tough chore, and well, it’s almost impossible not to breathe in some dust while you’re doing it. But still, it’s important to dust off shelves, desk tops, blinds, and other surfaces around your office. 

If you’re in need of some help cleaning up your office this season, don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call! We’ll be out in a jiffy to help dust off those surfaces, steam clean that carpet, and maybe even your blinds too! You’ll be absolutely floored by our results. So don’t wait; give us a call today!