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!

All You Need to Know About Mold

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Wherever there’s water, there’s a possibility for mold growth. Unfortunately, once mold spores start to grow, they’re extremely quick to spread and can endanger the stability of your home and your health. That’s why, here at The Steam Team, we want to arm you with the right knowledge so you can take the correct action at the first sign of mold. On today’s blog, we’re covering how it starts growing and how you can tackle it (and we can help).

The Growth of Mold

Mold only needs twenty four to forty eight hours to grow and spread. That’s just one more reason to call in the professionals for a little extra help. The more hands in the circle, the better! The best environment for mold to grow in is a dark, moist area- this is why it’s essential to have your home checked after water damage for mold.

How Mold Affects Your Health

Mold is dangerous to your health. You might’ve already guessed this. It can cause health issues such as asthma, sinus problems, or even skin infections! To protect the health of yourself and your family, contact the professionals immediately so they can begin the cleanup process. 

It Should Be Handled by the Pro’s

Mold is a serious issue that should always be handled by the professionals, especially if you don’t have any experience dealing with it. Fortunately, The Steam Team knows exactly what to do. You can count on us to come out to your home, inspect the situation, and begin the water extraction and mold remediation processes immediately. We won’t leave until your home is safe again! 

The Steam Team is a team of trained professionals in a wide variety of cleaning and restoration projects! Our group of experts has plenty of experience in mold remediation, as well as water damage cleanup and restoration! No matter how large your problem may feel, it’s not too much for The Steam Team. So go ahead; give us a call today! We’re available 24/7 to help you out!