Tips for Keeping Your Home Clean All Summer Long

It’s summertime! And as the doors are swinging open and closed, all kinds of dirt and debris are blowing into your home. The kids are home from school now, tracking mud through the kitchen, and alongside them… your family pet, tracking adorable paw prints onto your freshly clean tile! We know just how you feel; keeping the home clean during all of this is a tough one! That’s why we’d like to give you a hand this summer. 

The Steam Team has 5 tips for keeping your home as clean as can be all summer long!

Make a List

Start simple. Don’t overthink anything. Cleaning can be fun if you let it be! Start by making a list, prioritizing which areas of your home need to be cleaned first and foremost. Then work your way through the rest of your home, and once you start, follow that list religiously! This will help to simplify the process. 

Make Some Rules

Perhaps setting rules in place such as shut the door behind you, or leave your shoes at the door, or even always put things back in their original place can cut down on clutter, dust being blown into the house, and messes all around!

Make it Fun for the Kids

Get the kiddos involved if they’re old enough! This can be fun for them, and very helpful for you! Let them be in charge of keeping their bedrooms clean, or teach them how to use the vacuum cleaner appropriately. You can even create a chore chart to help them along the process!

These are great tips for routine or light cleaning, but every now and then our homes need the help of a professional! For a deep cleaning that you can really feel, contact The Steam Team! We’ll have your home sparkling like new in no time!

The First Steps in Fire Damage Restoration

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A house fire can start from a variety of sources and can spread quite rapidly. It’s completely devastating when you suffer from a house fire, no matter the cause. It’s both difficult and dangerous to handle the fire or the fire damage by yourself, but, many homeowners try to take the task upon themselves. In our blog today, we’re covering the best way to help as a homeowner who has suffered from fire damage recently because we want you to be as equipped as you can.

Act Immediately

As soon as the fire starts, there are a few phone calls you should make. First and foremost, 911 -- the firefighters should be the ones to deal with extinguishing the house fire. Next, your insurance company -- they’ll help you through the next steps to make sure you’re taken care of. Finally, a professional cleaning and restoration company -- like us, here at The Steam Team, who can help you along the way through the restoration process until your home looks as if it was never damaged.

After the Fire; Survey the Damage

After the firefighters have successfully extinguished the fire and you’ve made the necessary phone calls, you may be tempted to begin surveying the damage. The smoke that still remains in the air and the soot settling on the surfaces around your home pose a huge risk to your health -- especially without any protective gear. That’s why it’s so important to call in the professional restoration team. When our fire damage restoration technicians arrive at your home, they will first begin surveying the damage. Afterward, we’ll begin the restoration process by making sure your home is protected from further damage.

The Steam Team understands how devastating a house fire can be to you and your family. We strive to restore your home to its previous condition using our many years of experience, and expert restoration techniques. Let us handle this burden for you, and call The Steam Team today!