Getting Rid of Grease Stains the Steam Team Way

Professional Rug & Carpet Cleaners

One of fabrics worst enemies: grease. Have you ever watched the grease spill- slow motion- onto your favorite shirt, favorite pair of pants, or even worse- favorite couch cushion? Whether you’re staring at grease on your furniture or flooring, The Steam Team is here to help!

Grease Stains and Carpet

How do you remove grease stains from carpet? It’s quite simple, actually. You probably have a bottle of rubbing alcohol lying around in your medicine cabinet. Since rubbing alcohol is a solvent, it’ll help to dissolve the oil and separate it from the carpet fibers! Once the stain has lifted, rinse away the rubbing alcohol with water. 

Grease Stains and Tile or Grout

What about tile and grout, when it comes to grease? It’s all too easy to spill while cooking an oily food. For grease stains on tile and grout, put on your gloves and goggles, and pour one gallon of water into a bucket. Stir in ¾ C of liquid chlorine bleach. Let the mixture sit on the tile and grout for 30 minutes, wetting it as necessary. With a scrub brush, scrub the tile and grout in small sections. When finished, mop with plain water to rinse away the bleach! 

Grease Stains and Countertops

Lastly, trust in the professionals to thoroughly clean grease off of your countertops. A professional-grade steam cleaner can remove grease stains from your countertops with ease. So give The Steam Team a call today! We’ll be out in no time to give you a hand! 

The Steam Team has been serving the Austin community for over a decade now. Don’t hesitate to give us a call today; we’ll come out to your home, inspect the area(s) that need cleaning, and we won’t leave until everything is spotless! You can rely on us to get the job done properly the first time. 

Upholstered Furniture 101: Stressful Stains

Carpet Cleaning

From couches and loveseats, to upholstered chairs and ottomans- fabric covers a decent portion of your home. If you have kids (and/or pets) you know how hard it can be to keep those surfaces clean (and dry!). Fortunately, our expert technicians here at The Steam Team, have the tools they need to remove any stains from upholstered furniture. Today, on our blog, we wanted to share some tips to keep your favorite furniture from being stained:

Leave Your Shoes at the Door

Let’s start with something simple: shoes. Sometimes it can be helpful to leave dirty, sandy, and muddy shoes at the entrance to your home. Don’t give those feet a chance to dirty up your furniture! Leave your shoes at the door, and start seeing results right away in how frequently you have to vacuum, or clean up stained furniture.

Don’t Bring Food Around Furniture

Secondly, let’s instill this policy: if it belongs in the kitchen, let’s just leave it there, friends. Food and drink spills happen all too easily around our furniture, and account for most furniture stains! This is most important when it comes to those kiddos- we know they’re cute, but they definitely can’t be trusted with food around the fabric.

Learn the Ropes of Stain Removal

It’s always best to stay informed- this preventative action is easy; learn the ropes of stain removal. Learn how to prevent these stains from happening, and you’ll be well on your way to success! 

Remember, The Steam Team is always here to help. If you have an unsightly stain on your fabric or upholstery, don’t hesitate to give us a call! We’ll send our team of techs to help you get rid of the stains that plague your furniture.