Pro advice on Cleaning Furniture and Textiles

Rug Cleaning Facility in Austin

You might hear people tell you that you shouldn’t get expensive furniture because it requires too much maintenance, but it doesn’t have to be hard to manage. In fact, if you know how to care for expensive furniture, it's rather easy.. Luckily for you, The Steam Team knows all about cleaning and protecting, and we’ve compiled this short guide to help you take great care of your furniture.

Managing Spills

The first thing you should be concerned with is avoiding spills, or if you do spill something on your expensive furniture, wipe it off quickly. When wiping a spill on furniture, use a soft, dry cloth and allow the area to air dry. If you aren’t able to find a cloth quick enough for whatever the reason may be, simply spread the spill towards the edge of the furniture and brush it off. Though this may sound like you’re just spreading the stain around, you’ll actually eliminate the outline of the watermark, which is the most obvious sign of a stain.

Why Protecting Furniture Matters

If your furniture is real cotton or wool, then it is necessary to protect with a quality sealant. Protecting the furniture can reduce staining, the burden of protection of the furniture falls on you, and you’ll have to do it regularly to keep the cotton and wool in good condition. It should be about every 6 to 12 months. For specifics, contact the manufacturer of your specific piece of furniture.

Steam Team Cleaning Experts

We understand that you’re probably a very busy person, and not everyone has the time on their hands to clean and protect their furniture on their own. That’s why we offer professional cleaning and protection services! For more information, please visit The Steam Team website.

Antiviral Cleaning Austin, Texas

Cleaning Companies in Austin, Texas

If there’s anything we’ve learned throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s the importance of detailed cleaning, especially cleaning your home or business if you may have had a guest who was carrying Cobid-19. Here at The Steam Team, we want to help protect your home from all bacteria and viruses, which is why we’re offering a covid-19 cleanup service, both pre-treatment and post-treatment cleanup of your home or business!

Steam Team Technicians

To get a detailed antiviral cleaning from our highly trained technicians, who use the most high tech cleaning equipment, just give us a call or an email any time to receive a free consultation and figure out exactly what kind of cleaning service you’d like. Call us at 512-451-8326 or email customerservice@thesteamteam.com and we’ll be in touch with you for a free consultation. We can clean all types of Coronaviruses! 

Detailed Antiviral Cleaning

Prior to entering your home or office, our highly trained technicians will put on OSHA-approved personal protective equipment to guarantee your safety. During the cleaning process, all surfaces in the home or business office will be disinfected using EPA-approved products only. Our technicians will get every detail, disinfecting door knobs, light switches, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, faucets, sinks and many other frequently touched areas. This is the perfect cleaning process if someone in your home or business has had covid-19 recently, and you’re wanting to ensure the virus is removed from all possible surfaces.

After the initial cleaning is finished, we’ll protect your surfaces to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, fungi etc., by applying the long-lasting antimicrobial Bioshield 75. This powerful antimicrobial, when used in conjunction with other cleaning products, will protect your surfaces and keep them cleaner for even longer than just the standard disinfectant! It’ll reduce the growth of bacteria and other substances for a period of 90 days.

To receive this complete Coronavirus cleanup, be sure to contact us at 512-451-8326 or email us at customerservice@thesteamteam.com.

The Best Way to Treat Furniture

Furniture Cleaning 

Now, we all know that nothing lasts forever, but we sure can try, can’t we? We can have a little hope that the brand new leather furniture set we just brought home can, well, last a lifetime. Leather is certainly known for its longevity, but also its easy care, and its comfort. So let’s talk about a few ways in which we can help leather last as long as we’d like for it to!

Properly Condition Leather

Condition leather furniture every six to twelve months. Definitely make sure you’re using the correct product, as leather is a sensitive material and not all pieces of furniture require the same cleaner or conditioner. There should be a tag on your furniture that informs you of what to use!

Clean with the Right Tools

In addition to your vacuum cleaner’s handy upholstery attachment, you’ll want to use a soft, dry cloth to clean your leather furniture. Avoid harsh tools like bristle brushes.

Blot Spills - Don’t Wipe Them

This is a lesser known fact! Wiping up a spill or stain may cause the moisture to spread, and we want to absorb it! So blot each spill carefully; you can try this on other materials like carpet and fabric, too.

Vacuum Nooks and Crannies

You can easily use an upholstery attachment to vacuum dust, dirt, and debris from the corners of your furniture. As for the surface of your furniture, use a damp, soft cloth to wipe off dirt and other everyday messes!

For all of your leather care and conditioning needs, The Steam Team is here for you. We’ve been serving the Austin community for over a decade, and we love it! If your leather upholstered furniture needs a good deep cleaning or a thorough conditioning, you know who to call!

Ready for A New Look on Your Patio? Ready for A New Look on Your Patio?

Tile Cleaning

Aside from the original grey, dull color of concrete - over time, stains occur along with fading and before you know it; you’re less-than-impressed with your patio flooring. But, don’t panic because you don’t have to dish out your savings or look at that concrete forever… there is another solution.

Concrete Staining

Applying stain to anything (whether it be flooring, furniture, or something else) is a multiple-step process.

First, the concrete must be thoroughly cleaned. Without first cleaning the area that’s going to be stained, the stain won’t apply as well to the surface. This can be tricky without the proper equipment - that’s where the professionals come in.

Bringing in the Professionals

Professionals have access to the best equipment that’s going to have the most power (and give the best tile cleaning) - what more reason do you need to bring in someone with such experience and knowledge?

When the concrete is stained with correct application, it can be the greatest investment you’ve made for your patio. Here at The Steam Team, we follow an important application process to ensure the best appearance and longevity.

How to Choose a Concrete Stain Color

There are many different choices when it comes to stain color - especially because color adheres well to the gray shade of concrete.

The best way to choose a concrete stain color is to envision the perfect outdoor space and consult with a professional. The professionals will know how the color will look on your patio and can help you apply it correctly.

Are you ready for a new look on your patio? Don’t hesitate to reach out to The Steam Team about our services!