More Expert Advice On Using Steam Cleaners In Your Home

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Here on the Steam Team blog, we recently talked about the best method for cleaning tile and grout flooring; steam cleaners! But you may be wondering what else steam cleaners can be used for. Can they clean just about any surface in your home? Do they have their limits? Is it better to buy a steam cleaner yourself or to pay for a professional steam cleaning and restoration service? Let’s talk about it.

Clean and Safe Method

Steam cleaning, first of all, is far better for your health and your home than most other cleaning methods, because it only uses water and heat. No chemicals necessary! 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 Surfaces To Steam Clean

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.

Our Pro Technicians

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.

Ridding Your Carpet of these 3 Common Stains Austin Texas

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Of course, some stains are tougher than others to get rid of. Sometimes all it takes is a quick wipe of your go-to multipurpose cleaner, but others, professional treatment may be required. In these cases The Steam Team is standing by 24/7 to give you  a hand. But if you think you can hold off on calling the pro’s, here’s what you should do for these common stains: 

Pet Urine

Even grown, housetrained dogs have accidents occasionally. And if you’re in the middle of housetraining a new pup, you’re facing even a tougher battle. Your best bet is to spot the “spot,” right away, and blot as much of the liquid away as possible (remember not to rub, as you could rub the urine deeper into the carpet fibers). Then use a warm wash cloth and a dab of green or blue dish detergent to clean the area. To see our cleaning reviews in austin please visit our website. Call 512-451-8326 for an appointment today. 

Blood

Accidents happen… and not when or where you want them to. Perform a spot test before trying this method to ensure your carpet won’t bleach. Cover the blood stain with hydrogen peroxide, and set a few layers of paper towels onto the area. Then place something heavy on top of the towels so that the blood and peroxide seep into the paper towels, and out of your carpet.

Coffee

To prevent  your carpet from turning yellow or brown, blot dry as much of the coffee as you can. Then fill a spray bottle with vinegar, water, and Dawn. Spray onto the stain, and rinse with a clean washcloth. If the stain reappears, repeat this process. For the best cleaning pricing call the Steam Team of Austin. 

These are basic methods to carpet stain removal, and prove more effective when the stains are caught immediately upon their occurrence. For a fabulous deep cleaning that you can trust to last, we recommend calling a professional steam cleaning company, like The Steam Team! 9901 Burnet Rd. Austin Texas 78758