The Dangers of Water Damage

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Water damage from flooding or leakage can be detrimental. Whether you’re dealing with a broken pipe or a natural disaster- the concerns and cleanup are very similar. The bacteria found in both pipe water and flood water can be dangerous and mold growth can be common if not prevented. These issues can be difficult (and costly) to clean up, but The Steam Team is here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week- and we’re talking all about it on today’s blog!

Preventing Water Damage

The best way to handle water damage is through preventive measure. Clean roof gutters are an important piece, here. If your roof gutters are clogged with leaves, sticks, or anything at all, the water may build up, leak in through your roof, and cause some serious damage.

Another way to damage pipes is by purchasing powerful chemicals to unclog drains. Instead, purchase a drain snake. Harsh chemicals may actually do damage to your pipes and cause them to leak. A drain snake is an inexpensive, safer alternative.

Preventing Mold Growth

For mold to grow, all it needs a little bit of water and a dark space. If the water damage is already done, you can still prevent mold growth by removing the water as quickly as possible. We recommend calling in the professionals who have the tools and expertise to get the job done. Using high-powered fans to dry out the carpeting is extremely important in preventing mold growth. You also want to make sure the flooring, walls, and any other hard surfaces are sanitized after water damage has occured.

Water Damage Restoration

If you’re already too late and water damage or mold has already taken hold in your home, call The Steam Team and we’ll send our best water damage and mold remediation professionals your way!

The Right Way To Clean Pet Odors

The odors left behind from your pet, as well as the stains from pet urine, may be difficult to eliminate from your home. But-- you might be going about it the wrong way! With help from The Steam Team, stains and smells from your beloved furry friends will no longer dominate your home- keep reading today’s blog to learn more.

Treatment and Removal

When it comes to pet odor and the stains associated with them, there are varying levels of the odor, and therefore we have different treatments to ensure that your home receives the exact level of care it needs. Most of the time, our powerful cleaning system can effectively rinse the pet urine out of any carpet. But when the urine is deeper than it appears, further action is required. The pet urine also provides for bacteria growth, worsening the odor in your home and can even cause a loss of color in the carpet over time.

If the spots are treated and a urine neutralizer is applied and the odor still persists, our professionals will start the full removal process by first pulling up the carpet. Then they’ll remove the affected padding underneath the carpet and clean the back of the carpet thoroughly. The front and back of the floor will be treated with an enzyme treatment and sealed with an odor barrier. Then a new tack strip and new padding will be installed, and the carpet will be reinstalled as it was before. Finally, the carpet will be thoroughly cleaned once more and a topical enzyme will be applied. After all of that, with proper maintenance, pet odor will never be a problem in your home again!

The Steam Team Difference

You might be thinking to yourself that you could just remove the odors from your home by yourself. You’re welcome to try, but you simply won’t achieve the same results that The Steam Team can. We have trained technicians using only the most powerful and effective methods and devices to give your home the exact clean that it requires. If you live in the austin area and you have a pet odor problem in your home, call in The Steam Team.