Is Your Hardwood Floor In Need Of Professional Refinishing?

Your hardwood flooring, like nearly everything else in your home, has a limited number of years before signs of damage and deterioration will start to appear. In the case of hardwood flooring, these signs mean that the floor will need to be professionally re-sanded and resealed. Here are the key signs that you should look out for:

Scratches and Marks

Most hardwood surfaces accumulate small scratches and marks over time. If these don’t irritate you too much, don’t bother having your floor refinished just yet. But pay close attention to these scratches and marks, if any of them penetrate the seal of the floor, they’ll leave the hardwood open to further damage that will require the whole floor to be replaced. If you notice a penetrated seal, it's time to have your hardwood floor refinished.

Color Changes

A significant change in color may be a sign of deterioration in your hardwood flooring. Particularly if the boards have become more grey over time. This likely means that the polyurethane is wearing off and your floors will need to be refinished soon. If you wait too long, the boards will turn black and they’ll need to be replaced completely. Exposure to sunlight for long periods of time can also cause color changes in hardwood, and will also mean you need to have the floors refinished.

Water Damage

Have you noticed dark spots showing up in certain areas of the floors? Or maybe the floor has warped in shape over time in only certain areas? These are signs that there’s water damage underneath the floorboards. This is another case where you’ll want professionals to help you out as soon as possible. Sanding and refinishing will likely be needed, and some boards may even need to be removed so that water from beneath the boards can be extracted.

If you see any of these signs appear in your hardwood floor, don’t hesitate to call in The Steam Team.

Tile and Grout Cleaning Round Rock Texas

Tile looks marvelous in our homes, and it’s beautifully accentuated by grout. However, the problem is that grout in particular is porous, meaning it easily absorbs liquids. Those inevitable spills and stains become embedded into our grout, causing discoloration that can look horrid- especially when compared to what our grout looked like when it was originally installed. The Steam Team are tile and grout cleaning experts. We have been cleaning Round Rock for over 40 years. 

But don’t fret! The Steam Team can restore your tile and grout to its original condition in a flash. In fact, we always recommend steam cleaning for tile and grout! Below, you’ll find some general information about keeping grout clean!

Grout Sealant

Unless you have epoxy-based grout, you need grout sealer. Simply put, it serves as a barrier between your grout and liquid. Don’t forget to let the sealer dry completely before using your tile and grout. For all your Round Rock cleaning needs give us a call today at 512-451-8326.

Scrubbing Tile and Grout

The most traditional method of cleaning grout is by scrubbing it. You can use chlorine bleach to clean the grout, but since it’s toxic and lets off noxious fumes, make sure your area is properly ventilated, and that you’re wearing safety glasses! Sometimes our scrub brushes cause the bleach to splash.

When scrubbing grout, it’s important to remember to not use any abrasive cleaning materials.  

Steam Cleaning Tile and Grout

Steam cleaning is your all around best method for cleaning tile and grout! A professional-grade steam cleaning machine effortlessly reaches into the pores of grout and extracts dirt, grime, and stains. Rely on the professionals for this task; they’re your best bet!

The Steam Team has been serving the Round Rock Texas community for over a decade now, and we’re not going to quit any time soon! If you need help with keeping your tile and grout clean, don’t hesitate to rely on us! We’ll have your tile and grout looking bright and shiny in no time!

The Best Way to Hide a Stain

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Have a stain in your carpet that’s causing a big eyesore? Expecting company tonight? Do you need to cover it up before the cleaning company arrives? No worries – we’ve got a couple tricks up our sleeve for you!  

1. The easiest solution would be to move a couple pieces of furniture around. If you have an ottoman, that’s the simplest way to cover the stain, assuming it is in a convenient spot. Otherwise, you can move your other furniture (couch, coffee table, ottoman, end tables, etc.) around in different positions until you can find one that you like that will also cover the stain. Sometimes this works out really nicely, too – you may find a different feng shui for your living room! Cleaning in Round Rock, Texas.

2. Have an extra area rug laying around? Another easy solution! Pull the area rug over the stain for the time being – remember, it won’t be there forever, it doesn’t need to look perfect! If you don’t have an extra area rug, it wouldn’t hurt to pull one from another area for a little bit.

3. We’ll probably surprise you with this one -- Believe it or not, the best way to remove that pesky stain is with a steam cleaner. Hiring a professional will ensure that the entire process is handled effectively and efficiently. Our technicians are experienced, knowledgeable, and use state-of-the-art technology and equipment to best service every one of our customers.

If you’re looking for some extra tips to clean these stains out of your carpet, stay tuned! We’re always passing along some helpful cleaning tips on our blog. If you’re in need of a professional eye for those stains, don’t hesitate to give us a call at The Steam Team!

Choosing a Professional Steam Cleaning Company in Austin, TX

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When it comes time to have your carpet steam cleaned, it’s no secret that renting a machine is cheaper than hiring a professional steam cleaning service. However, like any decision we make, a rented machine comes with a trade off or two.The most obvious is that these machines don’t do nearly as great of a job as a professional cleaning and restoration service. So, when you set out to hire a steam cleaning service, what should you expect?

1. Experience and Expertise

Professional cleaning and restoration services come with years and knowledge, wisdom, and expertise. They know the ins and outs of all different types of stains, can effectively treat them, and help prevent them from reoccurring. You’ll save a remarkable amount of time and frustration by letting the professionals come to help!

1. Industrial Strength Equipment

A regular vacuum cleaner may appear to be doing a lot of good in your home, and to an extent, it is. But over time, dirt, dust and grime build up and become embedded into carpet fibers. Removing the dirt and other stains requires an industrial strength steam cleaner that uses heat and high pressure water.

A professional service will also use specific tools and brushes that typically aren’t offered with rented machines. They’ll make sure the entirety of your carpet is spotless!

1. Satisfaction Guaranteed

Choose a professional steam cleaner with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. This will likely include a follow up, free of charge, if there are any problems with the work you hired them to do.

The Steam Team has been serving Austin since 1983. With our expertise and experience, we can help you with water damage, fire damage, tile or carpet cleaning, and all other types of cleaning or restoration.We aim to exceed your expectations! Don’t hesitate to call The Steam Team today!