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.

Treating Pet Odors - For Good

We love our pets. That couldn’t be closer to the truth. But we definitely aren’t fond of the odors that come along with them. Perhaps we can all agree on that. Fortunately, The Steam Team has no problem removing pet odors from your home. You just have to give us a call first! Rely on The Steam Team for any and all of your cleaning and restoration needs; you won’t regret it!

Until we arrive, here’s how you can treat your home for pet odors:

Vacuum Often

We know our pets track in dirt, sand, and mud from outside that needs to be vacuumed frequently. But another thing that we may not think about as often is pet hair that is tangled in our carpet fibers. This causes odor for sure! Vacuum frequently to make sure you’re collecting all of your pet’s fur and reducing the odor in your home.

Use the Right Cleaners

It’s also important to make sure you’re using the right cleaning solutions when tackling pet odor. For example, when cleaning urine spots, you should only use enzyme cleaners; cleaners that are not enzyme will essentially do nothing for you!

Have Carpets Professionally Cleaned

Occasionally, it’s wise to have your carpets professionally cleaned! A professional steam cleaning company, for instance, will have all of the correct tools, cleaners, and equipment for the job! There’s just nothing like that expert clean. So don’t hesitate; contact The Steam Team today!

The Steam Team is available 24/7 to help out and is happy to come out and help remove pet odor from your home. We’ll tackle urine stains both old and new, and work to clean and restore your carpets to their original condition. You can rely on us to get this job done efficiently and effectively! And you won’t be able to believe our results.