Want To Keep Your Rug Clean? Try The Professional Method

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Rugs can add a lovely touch to any room, and we’re sure if you have a nice rug, you probably want to keep it in great condition. Here at The Steam Team, our technicians have years of experience cleaning and restoring all sorts of rugs, so today we’re going to talk about the most effective method for cleaning your rug and making it look brand new.

Quality Rug Cleaning

Your rug isn’t just there to be walked on, it's a valuable investment that improves the entire room it's in. Here at The Steam Team, we recognize how important it is that your rug receives proper care. That’s why the first step in effectively cleaning your rug is calling The Steam Team and having our professional technicians out to take a look. Our technicians will never use cheap or damaging cleaning methods on your rug. We use only the most effective tools and cleaning methods, and we use specific methods designed for your specific type of rug. That’s one of the many reasons we're considered the best rug and carpet cleaning service anywhere in the Austin, Texas area.

Steam Team’s Professional Process

When you’ve called in The Steam Team for a professional rug cleaning, our technicians will begin by inspecting the rug for any particularly troubled areas, and then determine the best cleaning process for your specific type of rug. Next, all debris and dirt will be removed from the rug. The whole rug will then be sprayed with a preconditioning agent and shampooed with powerful area rug cleaning agents. Any contaminants still on the rug, along with the cleaning agents, will then be rinsed off. Our technicians will then gently lay the fibers of the rug evenly to promote proper drying.

Final Steps and Inspection

To ensure that your rug is completely dried and has been cleaned properly without missing any stains or dirt, it will be placed in a special controlled atmosphere drying room, before undergoing a thorough inspection. Once our technicians and you are satisfied with the fully cleaned and dried rug, the fringes will be combed using specialized tools to brighten them to their original color, and then our technicians will leave you with your newly restored rug.

To learn more about our rug cleaning process or our many other cleaning and restoration services, please visit The Steam Team website.

How To Properly Care For Your Leather Furniture

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Some people out there complain that leather furniture maintenance is too much or too complicated, and that leather furniture isn't worth owning, but here at The Steam Team we don’t think so at all! As long as you have a basic understanding of leather furniture care, anyone can have a leather couch, chair or other piece of furniture and keep in in great condition! Let’s discuss what needs to be done to keep your leather in tip-top shape.

Cleaning Spills

As with any piece of furniture, you’ll probably spill something on it at some point, and cleaning up those spills quickly before they can become stains is key. Leather tends to stain easier than some other materials, but as long as you use a soft, dry cloth to wipe up the spill you should be just fine. After you’ve wiped the area, allow the leather to air dry to help avoid staining.

Annual Conditioning

With real leather, since it used to be animal hide, it requires a certain level of moisture to be maintained for it to stay healthy. Most leather will need to be conditioned once every 12 months, but some leathers need conditioning every 6 months. Since this can change based on your specific make of leather, be sure to check the tag or call the manufacturer and ask. But keep in mind that only products specifically designed for leather conditioning can be used on leather. Other products may do harm to the material.

Leather Care From The Steam Team

As you now know, leather cleaning and conditioning isn’t too difficult and can be done all on your own! But for those who don’t have the time or aren’t sure what products and methods to use, Our Steam Team technicians can handle detailed cleaning and conditioning of your leather furniture for you! Just be sure to give us a call or visit The Steam Team website for more information.

The Dangers of Water Damage

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Water damage from flooding or leakage can be detrimental. Whether you’re dealing with a broken pipe or a natural disaster- the concerns and cleanup are very similar. The bacteria found in both pipe water and flood water can be dangerous and mold growth can be common if not prevented. These issues can be difficult (and costly) to clean up, but The Steam Team is here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week- and we’re talking all about it on today’s blog!

Preventing Water Damage

The best way to handle water damage is through preventive measure. Clean roof gutters are an important piece, here. If your roof gutters are clogged with leaves, sticks, or anything at all, the water may build up, leak in through your roof, and cause some serious damage.

Another way to damage pipes is by purchasing powerful chemicals to unclog drains. Instead, purchase a drain snake. Harsh chemicals may actually do damage to your pipes and cause them to leak. A drain snake is an inexpensive, safer alternative.

Preventing Mold Growth

For mold to grow, all it needs a little bit of water and a dark space. If the water damage is already done, you can still prevent mold growth by removing the water as quickly as possible. We recommend calling in the professionals who have the tools and expertise to get the job done. Using high-powered fans to dry out the carpeting is extremely important in preventing mold growth. You also want to make sure the flooring, walls, and any other hard surfaces are sanitized after water damage has occured.

Water Damage Restoration

If you’re already too late and water damage or mold has already taken hold in your home, call The Steam Team and we’ll send our best water damage and mold remediation professionals your way!