The Basics of Keeping Carpet Clean

Carpet looks fantastic in our homes, and feels comfortable on our feet, but it can be a bit of a challenge to keep it clean, can’t it? Accidents can’t be avoided, and spills seem to happen all of the time! But luckily we have professional cleaning and restoration companies to step in, and give our carpet a deep, thorough cleaning we could never do by ourselves! Here are three tips for keeping your carpet clean, from The Steam Team, your leading cleaning and restoration company in Austin, TX!

Vacuum Regularly

It simply cannot be avoided, friends. When it comes to vacuuming, carpet needs your attention at least once a week, depending on how much foot traffic it receives, or if there are pets in the home. Vacuuming not only keeps your carpet clean as a whistle, but it also keeps it from becoming matted down! It’s a mundane chore that does a lot of good!

Clean Up Spills ASAP

Rule #1 of stain removal is to tend to the affected area as soon as you possibly can, ideally right after the accident has happened. No one’s perfect, but the quicker you get to the spill, the better chance you have at completely removing the stain!

Call in the Professionals

Sometimes, you just have to let the professionals take over. If your carpet is due for a deep cleaning, or those pesky stains just won’t come out, don’t hesitate to call in the pro’s! A professional cleaning and restoration company will have the right knowledge and equipment for any job!

Speaking of the professionals, The Steam Team has over ten years of experience in cleaning and restoration projects! We can come out and restore your carpet to its original condition. Just rely on us, and you won’t ever regret it! Contact The Steam Team today.

Caring for Hardwood Floors: The Secret to A Longer Lifetime

Hardwood flooring looks beautiful in our homes, and lasts a long time, too! With the proper care, you can elongate the lifespan of your hardwood flooring! Here are three simple rules to caring for your hardwood the proper way! We hope you find them helpful!

Vacuum or Sweep Regularly

The first step to caring for your hardwood flooring is to vacuum and sweep. It’s important that you vacuum or sweep your floor on a routine basis. Doing so will surely catch all of the dust, dirt, and grime that builds up on your floor! So when chore day comes around, make sure you’re incorporating your hardwood flooring into the cleaning routine!

Place Area Rugs Around Your Home

Next, let’s talk about placing area rugs around your home. Area rugs help protect your flooring from regular wear and tear, caused by foot traffic. Simply put, they serve as a barrier between the soles of our feet and the hardwood flooring. They also add a touch of personality to the room!

Clean Spills and Spots Immediately

Finally, stain removal; let’s discuss what to do when an accident happens! As soon as an accident occurs (don’t we wish we could prevent them!), it’s important that you tend to it! Clean up spills and stains immediately. You can use a DIY concoction, or your favorite household cleaner, just as long as it’s safe for hardwood flooring! You wouldn’t want to cause even more damage by using the wrong cleaner.

If you need assistance caring for your hardwood flooring, don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call! We have over a decade of experience with a wide variety of cleaning and restoration projects! Hardwood flooring shouldn’t be steam cleaned, but we have plenty of experience refinishing it and restoring it to its original condition! So pick up the phone today!

Cleaning Out the Office: Tips From the Pro's

It’s a new year, and perhaps time for a bit of change in your office! Let’s do some rearranging, redecorating, and most importantly, cleaning. Nothing feels more renewing than stepping into a freshly cleaned office! The Steam Team has five simple guidelines for you to follow if you want to keep your office as clean as possible.

Dust Regularly

Offices collect dust very quickly and need to be cleaned more than just occasionally! We can’t avoid it. Even if you aren’t thrilled about it, dust surfaces, corners, computers, and draperies on the regular.

Keep Window Blinds Clean

Window blinds trap all kinds of dust, dirt, and debris and they can be quite inconvenient to clean! Who feels like removing their blinds and washing them, or dusting each slat one by one? Fortunately, with a professional-grade steam cleaner, The Steam Team can clean your office’s blinds without even removing them!

Vacuum Often

You never know what’s lurking deep within the fibers of your carpet. Dust mites, dirt, debris, dander, and crumbs (from eating lunch at your desk) could all be hiding out in your carpet. Vacuum thoroughly at least once a week to keep the flooring looking great!

Avoid Eating at Your Desk

Try not to eat lunch at your desk! Instead, head to the break room; that’s what it’s for, right?. Besides, it can feel incredibly refreshing to step away from your work for some time. Sometimes lunch can get messy; eating at your desk will cause grime to build up faster; you simply can’t avoid spills!

Call The Steam Team

Our last one: call The Steam Team for all of your high rise cleaning needs! We have over a decade of experience cleaning office buildings, homes, apartments, retail spaces, and so many more- you can definitely rely on us to get the job done quickly!

Are There Any Risks from Rug Cleaning?

You may be switching over to a different cleaning method to clean your area rugs: steam cleaning, and you may have a few questions. One of these may be are there any risks involved in this process? And we’re here to tell you, no. Steam cleaning is the safest method of cleaning. Not to mention, it has the following benefits:

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Saves You Money

With steam cleaning, you won’t have to fork out a bunch of cash for cleaning products! All it takes is one machine, and of course water, heat, and pressure.

Saves You Time

Not only is steam cleaning a faster method of cleaning, but if you call in the professionals, the job will be done before you bat and eyelash! The Steam Team has been assisting the Austin area for over a decade now, and we’ve got this.

Cleans Without Chemicals

Steam cleaning cleans without the use of chemicals! All it requires is extremely hot water, and highly pressurized steam. It works like magic! You’ll have a difficult time believing the results.

Is Completely Environmentally Friendly

Because steam cleaning doesn’t require any chemicals, it’s completely safe for the environment. That means you don’t have to worry about your pets or children being harmed; it’s entirely safe. Whew- what a relief!

Removes Tough Odors and Stains

Those stains and odors you’ve been futilely concealing are no longer a problem when you steam clean. Steam cleaning reaches deep within carpet, the pores of grout, upholstery- you name it; it extracts debris and stains- both old and new! The same goes for odors. Finally, something that works!

If you’re looking for a professional steam cleaning company in the Austin area, contact The Steam Team! Our team of professionals will expertly take care of your home! From cleaning countertops, tile, grout, carpet, and way more, we’ve got you covered. When you clean your area rugs bring the to 9901 Burnet Road. Our state-of-the-art rug cleaning plant is capable of cleaning all types of area rugs. We also offer pick up and delivery of your rugs. Call 512-451-8326 to get your area rugs cleaned today. 

The Most Versatile Rug Cleaning Method Around

Depending on what you’re cleaning around your home, you may be reaching for various different cleaning brushes, brooms, and solutions. But- there’s one cleaning method around where you won’t have to- steam cleaning!

Using hot water and high pressure, cleaning works to clean all types of flooring, countertops, bathrooms, window treatments- the list could go on. So, if it’s cleaning day, don’t hesitate to reach for a steam cleaner (or call in the professionals).

From the Floors…

When it comes to keeping our floors thoroughly clean, a good steam cleaning job is a must! No matter what type of flooring you have around the home- hardwood, tile and grout, carpeting, natural stone, or even marble- steam cleaning will really work into those crevices and fibers to get all dirt and grime out. What you’re left with are floors that truly shine like they’re brand new!

To the Bathrooms...

Tile and grout are great for areas like bathrooms and kitchens, because they’re able to withstand the humid environment. However, removing that built up soap scum requires an intense amount of pressure- a pressure easily achieved by a steam cleaner. If the soap scum in your bathroom (or around your kitchen sink) has hardened, we recommend saving yourself time and frustration by either renting a steam cleaning machine, or giving a professional a call.

And the Furniture…

Trying to keep your furniture stain-free is no easy task- especially when there are kids and pets involved. When it comes to furniture, no matter what fabric it’s upholstered with, steam cleaning can pull those stubborn stains out no problem.

We’ve Got You Covered!

For everything else… Call in The Steam Team! Whether we’re deep-cleaning your kitchen after the holidays, or replacing that grimy grout, you’ll be amazed at what a thorough steam cleaning can do around the house. Give us a call today, we’re always happy to help!

Spot Treating Stains: Our Latest Tricks- The Steam Team of Austin

Is your carpet plagued with stains after this holiday season? Well, you’re not alone! Many people are scrubbing their flooring, trying to remove wine and food stains from the holiday festivities. So, to help you out, today we have our latest tips and tricks for spot treating stains, and we sure hope they’re helpful! Go ahead, you know you want to keep reading… The Steam Team of Austin! 

Blot, Don’t Rub

When it comes to removing stains, it’s always best to blot the stain clean, rather than scrub! Scrubbing the stain can cause it to spread and that’s definitely not what you want! Blot the stain clean with a white towel (so that you can see the substance) and change it as necessary. Then treat the stain with your choice of cleaner, whether commercial or homemade.

Use Around-the-House Products

You don’t always necessarily have to use commercial cleaning products when treating stains! You can use several different products that you have hiding underneath your sink, like vinegar, ammonia, baking soda, and even Dawn dishwasher soap!

Call in the Professionals

Sometimes, it’s best that the professionals step in! Sometimes things are just beyond repair, at least on your end (we kid, we kid)! But a professional steam cleaning company, like The Steam Team, can come to your home and give you a hand with those stains and anything else you might need (we can clean flooring, surfaces, draperies, upholstery… the list goes on and on!). You’ll simply be amazed at the results!

Trust The Steam Team with all of your cleaning needs and you won’t regret it! Just give us a call today. We can come out, inspect your home, and restore it to its original condition- that means that those pesky stains will disappear under our care- and you won’t have to lift a finger! View our services here or give us a call whenever you’re in need!