Steam Team's Post-Construction Total Cleaning Service

Professional Restoration and Cleaning in Austin, Texas

Few things leave as big of a mess in your home as having major construction or remodeling done. If you’re in this situation, you probably need some help cleaning up the mess. Luckily, our Steam Team Professionals have the right experience and equipment to clean any post-construction mess. Here’s our team’s process:

Cleaning Major Surfaces

Construction is messy, and your home or business may have been left covered with dust and debris. Dust knocked off of certain surfaces, pieces of wood, sawdust and chipped paint may be covering your counters or shelves. Our technicians will clean all windows, cabinets, shelves and countertops by hand until all debris is removed. Floors and walls will be sanitized with steam cleaners, vacuumed or mopped as needed to remove debris. Furniture will be cleaned according to its specific material. Our technicians won’t quit until the surfaces of your home or business are spotless!

Finishing The Process

After thoroughly cleaning all surfaces and furniture, our technicians will move on to the more detailed areas. If any debris of any kind remains in the ventilation system after construction, it could enter the air of the property and cause problems for anyone breathing inside the building. All vents will be cleaned and dusted to make sure this doesn't happen. Then our team will move on to things like electronics, small appliances, light fixtures, small decorative items and ceiling fans. At the end of the process, your home will be even cleaner than it was before the construction or remodeling took place!

More From Steam Team

We do a whole lot more than just clean up after construction or remodeling! Here at The Steam Team, we provide a wide range of cleaning and restoration services including tile and grout cleaning, pet odor elimination, marble polishing and many, many more. For more information about our many services, visit The Steam Team website.

Professional Advice On Using Carpet Cleaners

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You may have read something online about carpet cleaners, or heard something from a friend or family member about how carpet cleaners are a more natural cleaning alternative to chemical cleaning products. But how far do the benefits of steam cleaning really go? Can you use a carpet cleaner on just any surface? If you’re wondering these things yourself, here’s some professional advice from The Steam Team.

Benefits

Because carpet cleaning only uses water and heat, you don’t have to worry about any of the risks that chemical cleaners might bring. Nearly all household surfaces are properly sanitized with steam cleaners, more than just the percentage of clean that most chemical cleaners offer. Because the steam evaporates, surfaces will dry faster when cleaned with carpet cleaners. Carpet cleaners are also excellent at cleaning those tough to reach spots and removing hardened substances like wax or glue.

Where To Use Steam Cleaners

Carpet cleaning works wonders on nearly every surface of a home, but for some materials you may need to pay attention and think of the effect that water and heat may have. For example, steam cleaning is great for carpets, upholstery, mattresses, and even curtains, but for all of these surfaces you need to make sure you’re using an upholstery attachment. 

For floors, tiles, ceramic and metal fixtures carpet cleaning works great to kill germs, mold, and fungus, so long as a floor attachment is used. With a window attachment, you can easily clean glass and windows. Even kitchen appliances can be cleaned with handheld steam cleaners. 

The only materials that can’t be steam cleaned are paper and cardboard products, delicate fabrics and anything covered in water-based paint.

Steam Team Technicians

Now that you understand what kind of jobs carpet cleaners can be used for, you need the right team of technicians to get the job done. The Steam Team professionals are trained at handling high-powered steam cleaners and other cleaning equipment. If your home or business is in need of restoration or cleaning, call The Steam Team today.

The Benefits and Limitations of Carpet and Rug Cleaning

More and more people are using steam cleaners, which have proven to be more natural and more effective than chemical cleaners in many situations. But how far do the benefits of steam cleaning really go? Can you use a steam cleaner on just any surface? If you’re wondering these things yourself, we’ve got some advice for you.

Benefits of Steam Cleaning

Because steam cleaning only uses water and heat, you don’t have to worry about any of the risks that chemical cleaners might bring. Nearly all household surfaces are properly sanitized with steam cleaners, more than just the percentage of clean that most chemical cleaners offer. Because the steam evaporates, surfaces will dry faster when cleaned with steam cleaners. Steam cleaners are also excellent at cleaning those tough to reach spots and removing hardened substances like wax or glue.

Best Uses for Steam Cleaners

Steam cleaning works wonders on nearly every surface of a home, but for some materials you may need to pay attention and think of the effect that water and heat may have. For example, steam cleaning is great for carpets, upholstery, mattresses, and even curtains, but for all of these surfaces you need to make sure you’re using an upholstery attachment. 

For floors, tiles, ceramic and metal fixtures steam cleaning works great to kill germs, mold, and fungus, so long as a floor attachment is used. With a window attachment, you can easily clean glass and windows. Even kitchen appliances can be cleaned with handheld steam cleaners. 

The only materials that can’t be steam cleaned are paper and cardboard products, delicate fabrics and anything covered in water-based paint.

Professional Services

Now that you understand what kind of jobs steam cleaners can be used for, you need the right team of technicians to get the job done. The Steam Team professionals are trained at handling high-powered steam cleaners and other cleaning equipment. If your home or business is in need of restoration or cleaning, call The Steam Team today.

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!

How The Steam Team Handles Pesky Pet Odors

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We love our pets, but sometimes they can become a drain on our finances, especially if they aren’t properly potty trained and they leave urine stains on the carpet or furniture. You might be spending lots of money over and over to buy products advertised to clean up the stains and eliminate the odor, or maybe you have to remove the furniture from your home entirely to get rid of the odor. Here at The Steam Team, we have another solution. Our professional technicians will eliminate the stain and the odor, and you won’t have to get rid of your carpet or furniture.

Eliminating Stains and Odor Treatment

First and foremost, when it comes to eliminating stains, it's important to do so as soon as possible, while the stain is still fresh. If you wait, it will become much harder to eliminate the stain and the odor that comes with it. But if you can’t take care of it quick enough, our technicians will help

When our technicians arrive at your home, they’ll start by inspecting the carpet or furniture to find the stained and odor-filled areas and determine the best method. We have several different solutions for different kinds of stains and odors on different materials, so we’ll be able to fix your pet odor problem no matter where it is. In extreme cases when it comes to carpet, the carpet, padding and even subfloor may need to be removed to eliminate the odor.

Our Professional Method

Here’s our complete, professional stain and odor removal method at The Steam Team:

(Depending on the situation, some steps may be left out)

• Pulling up the carpet.

• Removing the stained padding.

• Cleaning the back of the carpet.

• Using specialized enzyme treatment on the floor.

• Using an odor barrier to seal the floor.

• Applying enzyme treatment to the back of the carpet.

• Installing new tack strip.

• Installing new padding.

• Re-installing carpet.

• Completely cleaning carpet.

• Topically apply enzyme treatment.

For more information, please visit The Steam Team website.

How Do You Care for Your Area Rug?

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Area rugs are a beautiful addition to any room, typically bringing all of the different contents in the room together for that beautiful finish. Just like with any element of our home, we want it to stay the way it looks as soon as we got it, right? So, when was the last time your area rug received the deep cleaning it needs? Just like with any carpeting or other flooring, area rugs need their regular attention, too. On today’s blog, we’re going over all you need to know about the deep cleaning of your beautiful area rug.

Area Rug Inspection

No matter what kind of area rugs exist inside your home, The Steam Team knows how to take care of them. Our trained professionals are familiar with the fibers and dyes that go into your beautiful textiles. We’ll start there. By inspecting your rugs and figuring out exactly what they need, we’ll be able to proceed with the cleaning process. 

The Cleaning Process

To start, we’ll use a pile lifter and vacuum to remove as much dirt and debris as possible. Do you know just how dangerous dirt particles are for your area rugs, and carpeting, for that matter? Dust and soil can actually cut the individual carpet fibers, reducing the lifespan of your beautiful area rug! But don’t worry; The Steam Team will get it all cleaned up right away! 

Rinse and Dry

Finally, we’ll rinse and dry your rug. We’ll thoroughly rinse away all contaminants and cleaning solutions. And The Steam Team would never leave your home without ensuring that your carpeting is perfectly dry. With steam cleaning, so little moisture is used, anyway! After your rug is rinsed clean and dried, we’ll be well on our way. 

The Steam Team knows the value of your area rugs, and will do all that we can to protect them. So if your area rug is due for a deep rug and carpet cleaning, don’t hesitate to give us a call today!

How To Reduce Dirt in Your Carpet

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Carpet cleaning might seem endless, but there are several small changes you can make that result in big benefits. For example, simply removing shoes from walking on the carpet will elongate its lifetime by reducing daily wear and tear. If you’re tired of vacuuming constantly, we might have a few tricks up our sleeve to help. 

Remove Shoes at the Entrance

We’ll start here since we briefly mentioned it already, remove yours and everyone else’s shoes at the entrance to your home. You can purchase a decorative basket or shoe rack for the shoes to stay while you have guests over. This simple way of protecting your carpet will save the individual carpet fibers from damage resulting in them lasting longer.

Decorate With Area Rugs

Area rugs are another great way we can protect our carpet from wear and tear! We’re not saying you should cover all of your carpet. Just maybe those areas that receive the highest amount of foot traffic, like entryways, hallways, and living rooms. Lay area rugs down to prevent more wear and tear, and enjoy decorating your home while you do it! 

Deep Clean Your Carpet

Eliminate stains and signs of wear and tear by having your carpet deep cleaned occasionally! A professional-grade steam cleaning machine, like the ones we have here at The Steam Team, are powerful enough to extract dirt and grime from the fibers of your carpet, but gentle enough not to harm the carpet itself. So if it’s been a while since your carpet has seen the professionals, give The Steam Team a call. We have plenty of experience in both protecting and cleaning carpet; you’ll be amazed by our results! 

Don’t hesitate. Give The Steam Team a call today. They’ll provide a clean that you can truly trust, and one that will last a while, too!