Pet Odor Disaster? Call The Steam Team of Austin!

Odor Removal Austin, Texas

If you’re a pet owner, you already know that our pets can be as destructive as they are loveable. Many pets leave behind odors from fur or urine stains that can easily overpower a home, especially if the pet was left unattended for a long period of time. If this has happened in your home, it’s time to call in The Steam Team of Austin.

Our Odor Eliminating Process in Austin, Texas

When a home is afflicted by excessive pet odors, there may be varying levels of the odor and of the stains associated with them, so when our technicians arrive on the scene they’ll choose the method best suited to treat the level of odor. Our technicians will use a high-power rinsing process that usually gets pet odor out of any carpet, but if the odor is too deep then the carpet may have to be removed for a full clean. Neglecting your carpet by not having urine stains eliminated will eventually cause bacteria growth and your carpet may have a permanent color change.

If the carpet must be pulled up, our technicians will then remove the affected padding underneath the carpet and thoroughly rinse the backside of the carpet. The floor will be treated with a special enzyme treatment, a new padding and new tack strip will be installed, then the carpet will be put back in place. Finally, the carpet will be cleaned one more time and then a topical enzyme treatment will be applied. Once our technicians have completed this process, the odors will be totally eliminated and you’ll be able to breathe freely again!

The Steam Team of Austin

Only The Steam Team can provide the best trained technicians with high-powered equipment and the most effective methods for eliminating pet odors in the Austin, TX area. If you have a pet odor problem in your home, call in The Steam Team!

Battling Bacteria During Flu Season

Professional Carpet Cleaning Services in Austin, Texas Since 1983

It’s that time of year again; cold and flu season! The temperatures have dropped, germs are spreading, and we’re all fighting yet another season of bacteria. On today’s blog, we’re talking about how you can keep the bacteria at bay during these months. We’re fortunate enough to work with a cleaning method that tackles tough stains as well as it battles bacteria- we’d be crazy not to share its benefits with you! Let’s get started:

Carpet Cleaning VS Other Methods of Cleaning

To start, steam cleaning kills 99.9% of all germs and bacteria. With a professional grade steam cleaner, you’ll eradicate those pesky germs from your home, and hopefully everyone will stay perfectly healthy. And you can rest peacefully, knowing that you home is clean, clean, clean. 

But there are other advantages to professional carpet cleaning services, as well! For instance… 

It’s a Versatile Method of Cleaning

Steam cleaning is very versatile! You can steam clean virtually any surface and flooring in your home (as long as it’s not hardwood!). From countertops, to baseboards, to carpeting and more; The Steam Team can take care of it all! That’s what makes it such a versatile method of cleaning: we can essentially clean your home from top to bottom. 

It’s Safe For Your Home, Children, and Pets

Because steam cleaning uses nothing but high pressurized water and hot steam, it’s perfectly safe for the environment. You won’t have to worry about your pets licking off any residue from a cleaning product (or your children putting their fingers in their mouths after crawling around on the flooring). It’s perfectly safe! 

For more information, contact us at The Steam Team ASAP today for a thorough deep cleaning, or visit our website.

The Steam Team: Keeping The Air At Your Job Clean

If you’ve ever gone to work and notice that you seem to have allergy issues, cough, sore throat or difficulty breathing, there may be a serious problem with the air quality in your place of work. If you own a business or are employed for a business in such a condition, you should always make sure the air duct systems are properly cleaned to avoid these health concerns. Let’s talk about how The Steam Team can help:

The Effects of Dirty Air Ducts

There are several different reasons that any business owner should always make sure the air duct and HVAC systems of the building are properly maintained and cleaned. Any buildup of dirt and debris in the ducts can re-enter the air and cause allergy issues and especially affect those in the building with pre-existing respiratory issues. Any leakage in the air ducts can cause mold growth that can also affect the workers, customers, or anyone else in the building, causing a wide range of health issues. Not only is it worse for the people, but it’s also more costly for the business owner. When dirt and debris builds up in the ducts, the HVAC system works harder, creating a higher energy bill.

Steam Team Commercial Duct Cleaning

For all of the reasons we just discussed, any business owner or employee should ensure that the air quality of your building is safe, and if it isn’t, you should call in professionals to get the job done. If you call in The Steam Team, our professional technicians will begin with an inspection to determine the problem, then they’ll give a detailed cleaning to the interior of the air handler cabinet, the blower assemblies and the return and supply plenum. Then they’ll thoroughly clean the cooling and heating coils before finally cleaning the condensate pan and using powerful bactericides and fungicides to treat the interior of the air duct systems, keeping the air safe from any harmful bacteria growth.

For more information on how The Steam Team can help keep the air of your workplace safe, please visit The Steam Team website!

Should I Steam Clean My Fabrics with Steam Team?

Next time you’re cleaning your house, don’t forget about your curtains! They accumulate dust easily, just like other surfaces in your home—and particularly during times of the year when you like to keep the windows open. But is it safe to steam clean them?  

What material are your curtains?

If your curtains are a delicate material or sheer, you’ll want to give them a good shake, then follow up with a duster or low-power vacuuming using the appropriate nozzle attachment. 

If your curtains are a heavier-weight material, check the care instructions. If they are machine-washable, they are also candidates for a steam cleaning, which saves you the hassle of needing to wash, dry, and iron them yourself.    

If they are dry-clean only, attempt washing them yourself at your own risk! If you’re willing to give it a go, try handwashing or using the gentle cycle and line drying. 

Whichever cleaning method you decide on for your curtains, don’t forget to clean the curtain rod, windowsill, and window moldings, too! 

Do you have allergies?

It’s especially important to keep your curtains clean if you are sensitive to common allergens. 

Here in Central Texas, we are subject to a variety of outdoor allergens year-round: mountain cedar in winter, oak pollen in spring, grasses in the summertime, and ragweed in the fall. So if your windows are open in the spring, don’t be surprised if you notice a fine layer of yellow-green oak pollen coating your windowsill and likely your curtains, too. You might also be sensitive to dust or mold. 

A steam cleaning will be able to pick up the fine particles of any airborne allergens more effectively than a regular wash cycle. If you suffer from allergies, you may also want to consider keeping your windows closed year-round.

Contact our experts at The Steam Team here in Austin if you have any questions about steam cleaning your window treatments!