Window Draperies and Cleaning Tips

We know that your draperies are delicate and this can cause you to neglect them on cleaning day. But the cleaning process for draperies isn’t as complicated, or dangerous, as one might think! In fact, oftentimes your drapes can be steam cleaned without being removed from where they hang, making the process simple and quick! Let The Steam Team show you how to care for your window draperies!

Drapery Cleaning Without Removal

As we mentioned before, we can clean your drapes without even removing them. The process is just as effective- we promise. Basically, we’ll use a low moisture, hot water extraction method, or a dry cleaning method to safely remove dust, dander, dirt and other particles from your draperies. They’ll be clean as a whistle afterward! And there’s no need to worry about drying; so little moisture is used, they’ll dry quickly!

How to Care for Your Drapes

Here are a few tips for caring for your draperies:

Rotate Your Drapes

Sunlight causes fading and discoloration. Make sure you’re rotating your drapes every once in a while, so they wear evenly.

Protect Them From Moisture

Next, protect your drapes from moisture. This means watching out for leaky windows and condensation! Don’t forget to call in the pro’s for an occasional treatment.

Follow Washing Instructions

If you have to remove your drapes and wash them in the washing machine, it’s best to know the settings required, or if they can be machine-washed at all. Read the instructions on the washing label, and follow them carefully!

For professional help, you can always rely on The Steam Team! We’re a team of trained professionals who can easily and effectively clean your drapes and window treatments- as well as other areas, such as your living room (carpet), or your kitchen (tile and grout). Just give us a call today! You’ll be blown away by our results!

Spot Treating Advice from The Experts

Are you having trouble removing that tough stain? Are you tired of hiding it beneath the rug, or the ottoman? Worry no more. Trust in the professionals, like The Steam Team! The Steam Team is a team of trained professionals who are experts at removing stains, and keep carpet clean, clean, clean. Here are a few spot treating tips that we have to offer; hopefully they help!

Always Test Your Cleaning Solution

Before you begin to remove the stain, it’s wise to test your cleaning solution, first! Just in case. Isn’t it always better to be safe, rather than sorry? Use the cleaning agent in an inconspicuous area first, to make sure that no discoloration occurs.

Blot, Don’t Rub

Whenever you’re treating a stain, always blot the stain instead of rubbing it. Rubbing the stain may cause it to spread, or more deeply embed itself into your precious carpet! You certainly don’t want that to happen. So blot gently over and over, until the entire stain has been removed.

Call in the Professionals

If the stain is just too tough, it’s always best to call in a professional cleaning and restoration company, like The Steam Team. The Steam Team specializes in keep carpets as clean as possible, and restoring homes to their original condition. We can come out, inspect your stained carpeting, and begin to remove it right away. A professional-grade steam cleaner uses nothing but hot water and high water pressure to remove stains from deep within the fibers of carpet! It’s a simple, effortless process.

Don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call today, especially if you’re battling a tough stain! We have everything we need for the job, including over a decade of experience, expertise, and the professional-grade equipment needed for a thorough cleaning. So give us a call, and you won’t regret it!

Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners

Are you a pet owner struggling to keep your home as clean as you’d like for it to be? Worry no more; The Steam Team has the best advice on how to keep your home clean as a whistle- despite Fido’s muddy footprints. So go on- keep reading, pet owners!

Sweep and Vacuum Frequently

Your pet likely sheds frequently. Notice how that loose hair gets caught underneath tables, couches, and living chairs. Not to mention… it’s all over the carpet and rugs. This is why it’s so very important to vacuum and sweep as frequently as possible!

Clean Up Messes Promptly

As with any stain, we encourage you to clean up your pet’s messes in a prompt manner! The quicker you get to a mess, the easier it is to clean up. For tough stains and odors, try hiring a professional steam cleaning company; a professional-grade steam cleaner can easily extract stains from carpeting, using nothing but hot water and high water pressure!

Call in the Professionals

Lastly, call in the professionals at least once every twelve months. Let us help you! We have the right equipment for the job- and tons of experience (and expertise!). We can come out to your home, inspect the area, and thoroughly clean your home from top to bottom. When we’re finished, you’ll be amazed at the results- and relieved at the lack of pet dander in your home!

The Steam Team is always here to lend you a hand! Cleaning and caring for your home doesn’t have to be strenuous! You can always rely on us to come out and treat you home as we would our own. And we won’t leave until it’s just as clean as you want it! So go ahead; pick up the phone and give The Steam Team a call!

Spring Cleaning for Your Home and Business

Ah, it’s that time of year again; it’s time for spring cleaning! Whether you’re cleaning out your home or office, The Steam Team is here to help! That’s right; we don’t just clean homes, we clean high rise buildings as well. So let’s delve into what we should be cleaning this springtime! Here are three “hot spots,” that we’ll make sure we tackle this time around!

Air Ducts

Air ducts are our first hot spot. Springtime is the perfect time to clean your air ducts. Did you know that air ducts are notorious for capturing dirt, dust, dander, and other grime? They certainly are! This can cause irritation to those with allergies. So if you or any member of your household has allergies, you might want to start here!

Desks and Surfaces

Let’s move onto desks and surfaces in your home, or office! Germs and bacteria love to hang out on kitchen counter tops, and desks get messy from lunch disasters and general neglect (you know you can’t deny it!). But fortunately, a professional grade steam cleaner will eradicate those germs and bacteria, leaving your surfaces looking better than ever.

Carpeting and Flooring

SInce we like to work from top to bottom, carpeting and flooring come in last. A professional grade steam cleaner effortlessly lifts dirt and grime from deep within the fibers of carpet. It also cleans tile and grout, extracting grime from the pores of grout and brightening up tile! Natural stone flooring is no problem- nor is hardwood (if you need a refinishing).

The Steam Team knows what’s best! Trust in us for your cleaning and restoration needs and you won’t regret it! Again, whether the need is in your home, or your workplace, we’ve got your back! Just give us a call today, or log online to view our services

When is the Best Time to Clean Your Air Ducts?

Do you know when the best time is to clean your air ducts? Yes, your air ducts- the ones you’ve been neglected for far too long now! It’s the springtime, friends! That’s when it’s best to clean your air ducts. Today we’ll discuss the benefits of cleaning out your air ducts, and how The Steam Team can help you!

Why Should Air Ducts Be Cleaned?

It’s simple: you live in Austin. You live in the allergy capital of the nation! Air ducts house all kinds of allergens, like dust, dirt, pet dander, and even mold! This is precisely why air ducts should be cleaned- and especially during the springtime! After your air ducts have been cleaned you’ll be surprised at how easily you’ll breathe, and how clean the air feels!

How The Steam Team Helps

We always recommend calling in the professionals when it comes to cleaning your air ducts. The professionals will know exactly what to do and how to treat them, just as The Steam Team would. We’ve been cleaning air ducts for over ten years now! We’ll use state of the art “source removal,” equipment to thoroughly clean your air ducts from the grill, back to the main unit! We’ll get it done effortlessly, efficiently, and effectively. You’ll be more than impressed with our results, we just know it!

You can always rely on The Steam Team of Austin to get the job done correctly and quickly! From air ducts, to flooring, to window treatments are far more, our services are tried and true. For over a decade now we’ve been helping the Austin community- and we’re not stopping! So if you need your air ducts cleaned this springtime, don’t hesitate to give us a call! We’ll come out, inspect your air ducts, and make sure we don’t leave until they’re clean!

How Steam Cleaning Can Help Kick Your Austin Allergies

If you live anywhere near the Austin area, you know all about allergies. And you know just how frustrating it can be to try to remove all of those allergens from your home! The Steam Team gets it, too! That’s why we’re here to delve into allergens and what exactly we can do to help you out this allergy season!

Check Your Air Ducts

Austin is the allergy capital of the world! There’s got to be something you can do, right? Well friends, there sure is. When was the last time you checked your air ducts? Air ducts in your home can serve as a sponge for contaminants like dust, mold, fungus, and bacteria! It’s important to remove these pests from your home, especially if you have allergies!

Why Air Ducts Should be Kept Clean

It’s not uncommon for air ducts to be neglected! Perhaps few people are aware of the dangers they pose. But whatever the reason, they should be kept clean at all times! And here’s why:

Over time, your air ducts will begin to collect tons (okay, not literal tons, but a whole lot) of dirt, dust, pet dander, and other grime that you don’t want to inhale! Mold can even begin to grow, causing an increase in allergic reactions around your household.

Cleaning Air Ducts: The Steam Team Method

The Steam Team is here to help you in any cleaning or restoration situation! When it comes to your air ducts, it’s best to leave it to the professionals; The Steam Team can adequately remove the dust, dirt, and other grime from your air ducts using our state of the art “source removal,” equipment!

So if your air ducts need a thorough deep cleaning, rely on The Steam Team to get the job done! You can relax peacefully and breathe easier knowing the air around your home is as clean as a whistle.

Removing Pet Urine From Carpet: Steam Team Style

Here at The Steam Team, we fully understand how frustrating pet odors can be! Sometimes it seems like we’ll never get rid of them. But thankfully, that’s not true. Together, we can rid your home pet odors for good. You’ll love the results we come up with! So don’t worry about the urine smell any longer- instead, rely on The Steam Team to get the job done.

Cleaning Up After Urine

For starters, always tend to the areas as soon as possible. The earlier you get to it, the better chance you have at removing the urine from the carpet!

First, let’s make sure we’re properly cleaning up after the area that’s been urinated on. In order to effectively remove the urine scent from the area, you need an enzymatic cleaner! Make sure whatever you’re using is enzymatic and you’ll save yourself a world of trouble.

Calling in the Professionals

For pet urine odors and other scents we find unattractive, we highly recommend steam cleaning! While it may feel impossible at times to remove these odors, a professional-grade steam cleaning machine can effortlessly pull urine particles from deep within the fibers of carpet. And it’ll use nothing but hot water high water pressure to do it!

No matter how strong the odor is, The Steam Team is bound and determined to remove it from your home! If you need a thorough deep cleaning done by the professionals, don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call! We’ll happily come out and inspect your home and restore your carpet to its original condition!

Pet urine and odors are absolutely no problem for The Steam Team! We’ll neutralize pet odors, get urine odors under control, and get you back to breathing fresher, cleaner air! Call The Steam Team today for a list of services, or to get us out to your home pronto!

Tile and Grout After Steam Cleaning

Are you having trouble keeping your tile and grout clean? Don’t worry; this is a universal issue when it comes to owning a home or office with tile and grout. It’s flat out difficult to keep clean- but not impossible! With a professional grade steam cleaner, you can eradicate the grime that exists in the pores of that pesky grout, and keep that tile looking perfectly brilliant!

Why Does Grout Stain So Easily?

Why does grout stain so easily? Well, to put it simply, grout is porous in nature. This unfortunately allows for it to almost effortlessly absorb dirt and grime. Of course, this causes discoloration and staining. Suddenly, that grout doesn’t match your tile! Oops! Time to call in a professional steam cleaner (like The Steam Team).

What Can We Do About It?

What happens when your tile and grout need a thorough deep cleaning? You call in a professional steam cleaner! A professional steam cleaner can come in, inspect your home and/or office, and begin the dirty process of extracting dirt and grime deep within the pores of your grout! After the professionals are finished, your tile grout should look brand new.

Choose The Steam Team

The Steam Team has been serving the community of Austin, TX for over a decade now, and thus has plenty of experience (not to mention: expertise) under their belt! They’re your absolute best bet for tile and grout cleaning in this area!

The Steam Team knows exactly what to do with your tile and grout. And don’t worry; our technicians will perform a walkthrough and review their results before leaving your home! Give The Steam Team a call today, or visit our website to view our list of services! We may be able to help you in more ways than one!

Careful Cleaning for Area and Oriental Rugs

Here at The Steam Team, we completely understand that your area and especially oriental rugs carry value. That’s why we offer the best care available for your rugs. Let us show you how well we take care of them by offering our services to you, and by telling you all about them right here! Go on, keep reading!

Beginning the Process

Have you ever imagined what exactly dirt can do to your rugs? Loose dirt particles become stuck in the carpet fibers, causing discoloration, and a reduction in your rug’s lifespan. Not only that, but dirt particles essentially break down carpet fibers by eating away at them! This is why it’s so important to occasionally have your rugs cleaned a professional.

Cleaning Your Area and Oriental Rugs

So how does a professional clean area and oriental rugs, might you ask? Well, very carefully, that’s for sure! We’d never do anything to harm your precious, valuable oriental or area rugs. After we’ve removed dirt particles from your rugs, we then use a pre-conditioning agent and other cleaning agents to thoroughly remove stains, grime, and the rest of the dirt from your carpets! They’ll look amazing when we’re finished!

Finishing the Process

Finally, it’s time for rinsing and drying: the final step to the cleaning process! Our experts at The Steam Team will carefully rinse your rugs clean of debris, including the cleaning agents. Then we’ll hand-groom your special carpeting to ensure that the fibers lay properly, and that the rug dries evenly.

You can certainly trust The Steam Team to take careful care of your area and oriental rugs. We’re a team of trained professionals who’ve been serving the Austin community for over a decade- that’s a lot of experience under our belts! And it’s all to take care of you. So just give us a call today for the absolute best treatment your rugs have ever received!

How Steam Cleaning Battles Bacteria

Best be warned, friends: flu season isn’t over yet! Families all over the country are battling this dangerous illness, and all of the bacteria around their homes! But do you know what might just get us out of all of this mess? Steam cleaning. That’s right, steam cleaning! Contact The Steam Team today for a list of services, and to schedule a thorough deep cleaning in your home that eradicates germs and bacteria!

Steam Cleaning vs Germs and Bacteria

To start, steam cleaning kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria! Fortunately this means that by contacting a professional steam cleaner, you can effortlessly keep your family healthy this flu season! Why do we suggest contacting the professionals? Because it’s a sure fire way to get your home up to your standards! It’ll be amazingly clean once we’re finished with it!

Other Benefits to Steam Cleaning

We always encourage customers to choose steam cleaning over other methods of cleaning for its many, many benefits. While it’s fantastic that steam cleaning so effectively kills germs and bacteria, it’s also impressive that it cleans without the use of chemicals. That’s right; steam cleaning uses nothing but hot water and high pressurized steam to thoroughly clean your home from top to bottom! This means that you save money on cleaning solutions, and that there won’t be any potentially harmful residue left behind! It’s perfectly safe for the environment, your family, and your pets.

The Steam Team is your leading cleaning and restoration company in Austin, TX, and we’d enjoy helping you out! If you’re having a tough time battling the flu this season, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and give us a call! We’ll come out to your home, inspect areas that need our attention, and turn your home into a clean, healthy environment!

Why Shoes Are Our Flooring's Worst Enemy

Shoes are now being called our flooring’s worst enemy! Why is this? Well, we’re about to tell you- because it’s true: shoes cause so much wear and tear and damage on our flooring, it’s questionable whether we should be wearing shoes indoors, or not. Read further to find out how your shoes are damaging your flooring!

Dings

Let’s start with scratches, or dings. Our shoes can all-too-easily scratch our flooring! And it’s hard to avoid, when we have to walk around our home. It’s important to protect your flooring with specialized coatings, or even area rugs! You can also place a basket near the entrances to your home, for family members and house guests to leave their shoes in. This way, you don’t even need to worry about anything happening to your flooring.

Dents

Our shoes can also cause dents in our flooring! Perhaps you’ve already dented your floor with a pair of high heels, or you’ve dropped something. These dents can’t be reversed. You’ll have to call in a professional to replace the floorboard! Remember- protect your flooring by laying out area rugs, or keeping shoes off of the floor to begin with!

Damage

Over time, our shoes cause wear and tear, and damage to our flooring. Carpet becomes stained and mushed down, hardwood flooring endures dings and dents, etcetera! It’s inevitable that we’ll have to replace some of our flooring, or call the professionals at some point in time!

The Steam Team is always around to help you with your flooring. Whether it’s a repair, an installation, or a cleaning, we’ll come prepared to make your floor sparkle! Just give our team a call today, or go online to our website and view the services that we offer! You know you’ll be amazed with our results; customers always are.

3 Ways to Care for Your Furniture

Have you recently purchased a new piece of leather furniture? Owning leather furniture is great, especially when you consider how beautiful it accents your home! But there is a routine that comes along with caring for it. Below, The Steam Team will point out three simple steps for caring for your brand new leather furniture! We hope you find these tips helpful!

Dry Dusting

First, let’s start with the easiest step: dry dusting. Dry dusting your leather furniture is quite the simple process. Just grab your cleanest, freshest microfiber cloth and thoroughly run it along the surface of your leather upholstery! Be sure to cover every inch of the furniture. You don’t want to miss any dust. If you find any dirt that’s embedded in the leather, you can use a damp cloth to clean it- just make sure it’s not wet.

Vacuuming

Next, let’s bring out the trusty vacuum! Your vacuum has a handy dandy attachment that’s perfect for cleaning your leather furniture (or at least, we hope it has one!). Use your vacuum attachment to reach the nooks, crannies, and corners of your furniture. Dust and dirt likes to hide out there! You never know what your vacuum may find!

Conditioning

Lastly, let’s talk about leather conditioning. Just like our skin, leather tends to dry out from time to time. It needs conditioning to stay in good shape! It’s recommended that you condition your leather upholstery every six to twelve months. See? That’s not too terribly often! We also recommend that you keep your leather furniture out of direct sunlight, to protect it from drying out too quickly.

The Steam Team is happy to help you out with your new leather furniture! Just give us a call today for expert conditioning and tips. And don’t forget, if you’re having another cleaning or restoration crisis, we’re available 24/7 to help you out! We’re always here for any of your cleaning or restoration needs.

How to Protect Your Carpet From Everyday Wear and Tear

Wear and tear on and damage to our carpet is inevitable. We simply can’t help but wear it down over time! But it’s okay, because we can definitely do things to prevent wear and tear and keep our carpet in great condition! Just follow these simple guidelines and you’ll be well on your way to preventing messes, stains, and wear and tear.

Place Floor Mats at Entrances

It helps tremendously to place floor mats at the entrances to your home! You wouldn’t believe how much dirt becomes attached to our shoes while we’re out walking out and about- or, maybe you would believe it. If you have a doormat at the entrance to your home, the dirt that gets caught on the mat won’t even have the opportunity to reach your carpet! It’s simple, yet brilliant.

Remove Shoes at the Door

Much like the “doormat technique,” as we’re going to call it, designating an area by the door for shoes also prevents dirt and mud from touching your carpet! You can find a basket, or construct a shelf to hold your family’s shoes. Then maybe you should clean out the basket on occasion… you know, to remove all that dirt that’s not messing up your carpet!

Have Your Carpet Professionally Cleaned

And lastly, occasionally we have to bite the bullet and surrender control to the professional carpet cleaners, like The Steam Team! A professional cleaning and restoration company can come out and restore your carpet to its original condition- that’s how effective they are. Consider hiring the professionals on occasion to keep your carpet looking clean and pristine.

Did you know that The Steam Team has been serving the Austin community for well over a decade, now? It’s fact! And we’d be absolutely thrilled to come out and help you clean up your carpet! Give us a call today, or go online to view our services!

Start Steam Cleaning Now

Once you choose to start steam cleaning, there’s no turning back. Not because the journey is dangerous or anything, but because a professional grade steam cleaner leaves behind a clean you’ve never known before! A clean you won’t be to be to go without, once you’ve seen it! Here are five great reasons to start steam cleaning today.

To start, steam cleaning:

Cleans Without Chemicals

A steam cleaner doesn’t need chemicals to thoroughly clean your home. All it needs is hot water and high water pressure! With these two amazing ingredients, a steam cleaner can effortlessly extract dirt and grime from deep within carpet fibers, pores of grout, and so on.

Provides a Clean You Can Trust

Like we mentioned before, you can definitely trust the clean that a steam cleaner leaves behind- especially if done by a professional cleaning company. No residue will be left behind for you to clean up. You’ll be amazed at The Steam Team’s results!

Is Safe for the Environment, Pets, Children, etc

Since steam cleaning doesn’t involve the usage of any chemicals, it’s perfectly fine to do around your home, children, and pets!

Saves You Money

Mops, scrub brushes, cleaning solutions, and any other cleaning supplies… you won’t be buying anymore with steam cleaning! This will save you money in the long run- that’s a major perk!

Saves You Time and Effort

Steam cleaning is an easy process that doesn’t require a lot of backwork. Finally, a cleaning method that won’t break your body, right? This is especially true if you let the professionals take over the project for you! Then you won’t have to worry at all.

If you’re thinking about starting to steam clean your home, think about hiring the professionals! They can do everything for you; you don’t even have to lift a finger! Contact The Steam Team today for more details, or visit our website to view our services!

How Do You Clean Furniture Austin Texas?

How do you clean your leather furniture? Not sure how to? Well, that’s okay because below, we have five tips for cleaning for leather upholstery! We’ll start with the basics, and move onto the tasks that require professional treatment. And remember, The Steam Team has over a decade of experience in caring for leather furniture. And we’re just a phone call away!

Dry Dusting

Dust builds up quite quickly; we just tend to ignore it, procrastinating the chore. But procrastinate no more! Grab your clean, white, microfiber cloth and begin at one end of the furniture, working your way to the other. This will pick up most of the dirt and dust.

Utilizing the Vacuum

Your vacuum likely has a handy dandy attachment that’s perfect for your leather sofa! Use this attachment to reach areas like cushion corners and crevices, or even underneath your couch! If your vacuum lacks this attachment, skip to the next step:

Cleaning With a Moist Cloth

For light stains and stubborn areas of dirt, moisten a microfiber cloth and wipe gently. Be sure that you’re thorough, as you’d hate to have to redo your cleaning job!

Using Soaps and Detergents

If that bit of moisture doesn’t lift the dirt from your leather, try rubbing the microfiber cloth across a bar of mild soap. Do not rinse your furniture. Instead, buff it dry with a new, dry cloth. It’ll get the job done!

Steam Cleaning for the Best Results

For best results, we always recommend steam cleaning. Steam cleaning can achieve a clean that you’ll hardly be able to even believe. And what’s even better- it can all be done by the professionals. You don’t even have to lift a finger.

For help cleaning your leather furniture, don’t hesitate to call The Steam Team! We have over a decade of experience and expertise, plus all of the right equipment for the job!

How To Blast Bacteria Around Your Home

This year, we’ve had one of the worst flu seasons yet! Families everywhere are combating the illness by fighting bacteria and germs around their home. How can you help your family? Well, let’s look at another method of cleaning: steam cleaning. Steam cleaning may just be the method that gets us all out of this mess! Contact The Steam Team ASAP today for a thorough deep cleaning, or visit our website for more details on our services.

Steam Cleaning VS Other Methods of Cleaning

To start, steam cleaning kills 99.9% of all germs and bacteria. So, flu season? Be gone! With a professional grade steam cleaner, you’ll eradicate those pesky germs from your home, and hopefully everyone will stay perfectly healthy. And you can rest peacefully, knowing that you home is clean, clean, clean.

But there are other advantages to steam cleaning, as well! For instance…

It’s a Versatile Method of Cleaning

Steam cleaning is very versatile! You can steam clean virtually any surface and flooring in your home (as long as it’s not hardwood!). From countertops, to baseboards, to carpeting and more; The Steam Team can take care of it all! That’s what makes it such a versatile method of cleaning: we can essentially clean your home from top to bottom.

It’s Safe For Your Home, Children, and Pets

Because steam cleaning uses nothing but high pressurized water and hot steam, it’s perfectly safe for the environment. You won’t have to worry about your pets licking off any residue from a cleaning product, or your children putting their fingers in their mouths after crawling around on the flooring. It’s perfectly safe!

Whether you’re looking for your home to be thoroughly steam cleaned in order to eradicate germs and bacteria, or you just need a good, old fashioned, deep cleaning, The Steam Team is here for you! Give us a call today!

Is It Safe to Use A Steam Cleaner on Flooring Besides Carpet?

If you already own a steam cleaner then we don’t need to tell you how great they are, or how beneficial they can be for your carpet. But what about the other types of flooring in your house? Will a steam cleaner be just as effective?

Steam Cleaning Ceramic Floors

As a matter of fact, if you are only using your steam cleaner for your carpet then you’re not using this helpful machine to its full potential. Steam cleaners are actually one of the best things to use for cleaning a ceramic floor. The high pressure steam strips the floor of residue and chemicals left over by other household cleaning products. If you have any pets or children that spend a lot of time on the floor, it’s very important to keep these harmful chemicals off of your tile. To use a steam cleaner on ceramic floor, first do a thorough sweep of the floor to pick up all the larger pieces of dirt and debris. Then just add the water, place the microfiber cleaning cloth on the unit’s cleaner head, plug the machine in, and you’re ready to go!

Steam Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Using a steam cleaner on a hardwood floor isn't quite as simple as it is with a ceramic floor. It depends very much on what kind of steam cleaner you get, as well as the condition of your floor. If you are going to steam clean your hardwood, make sure to only purchase a steam cleaner that is advertised to be used on hardwood. Then, you will notice that there is a warning on the steam cleaner that says to only use it on floors that have been properly sealed. To test the seal on your floor, place a drop of water on it. If it immediately up, then the seal is intact and your floor can withstand the steam. If the water spreads out or sinks into the wood, DO NOT attempt to use a steam cleaner on your floor.

For more information on steam cleaning and professional steam cleaning services, be sure to contact The Steam Team.

When Disaster Strikes: Austin Texas Restoration Professionals

When disaster strikes and causes either water or fire damage in your home, it’s always best to call in the professionals! Professional cleaning and restoration companies, like The Steam Team, can help you restore your home back to its original condition. We’ll get you back home and feeling secure in no time! Let’s discuss the dangers of water and fire damage, and how The Steam Team can help you!

Water Damage

Whether the water damage you’re experiencing is from a leaky appliance, or a natural disaster, we’re here for you! No matter the scale of damage, The Steam Team can help out. Here we’re basically looking for mold and mildew, and trying to prevent it from spreading. If you’ve recently had water damage in your home and you spot a mold problem, contact the professionals immediately!

Fire Damage

Fires are devastating and disastrous; they take some time to recover from, just like water damage. Not only do you have to worry about fire destroying your personal property, but there are many health concerns that come along with smoke damage. And of course, what does it take to put out a fire? Water. Lots of water. That can cause damage, too.

Call in the Professionals

It’s always best to call in the professionals in these scenarios. Not only do we have the correct tools and equipment, but we’re also equipped with the right amount of experience and expertise! We have no doubt that we can help restore your home to its original condition in no time.

After over a decade of experience, The Steam Team has the right knowledge and expertise for any cleaning or restoration job. So from cleaning the tile and grout in your bathroom before a dinner party, to replacing it after a flash flood, we’re here for you. Don’t hesitate! Just pick up the phone today and give us a call!

Is Tile As Tough As it Looks?

Ah, tile flooring… it feels cool beneath our feet, looks beautiful in our living areas and kitchens- and generally everywhere! But how easy is it to maintain? And what are the benefits to installing tile flooring over other types of flooring? Well, we’re about to cover that and a little bit more! Stay tuned to learn all about the benefits of tile flooring, and how to care for it!

Benefits to Tile Flooring

Tile is an incredibly durable type of flooring! It takes a lot of force to break, scratch, or otherwise damage tile flooring. It’s also perfect for areas near a lot of moisture (as long as it’s sealed!) like bathrooms and kitchens. Ceramic tiles have a layer that protects them from the perils of water and stain penetration!

Taking Care of Tile

When it comes to taking care of tile over the years, it’s important to make sure you’re incorporating a lot of mopping and sweeping into your cleaning routines. When mopping, you can use a mild detergent, a homemade remedy from white vinegar, or even plain water! And on occasion, don’t forget to steam clean your tile flooring to extract all of that grime from its grout!

Rely on The Steam Team

The Steam Team has been at this for over a decade, friends! We’re more than happy to help you care for your tile flooring! Just give us a call today, or log online to view the services that we offer! You’re bound to be impressed with the results we leave behind!

It’s true- The Steam Team really does care about the condition of your tile, and is made up of a team of experts who specialize in cleaning and restoration. So don’t hesitate; if your tile needs a little TLC, or you’d like a thorough deep cleaning, give The Steam Team a call!

The Do's and Don't of Marble Flooring Maintenance

Choosing the flooring throughout your house is no easy feat- we know your decision was not made lightly. That’s why it’s important to care for your floors over their lifetime to ensure you get the most out of them for the longest period of time.

One of the most popular materials right now is marble- and for good reason, too. Marble adds a gorgeous look to any room and is relatively easy to clean, maintain, and even restore (if need be). However, just because it’s flat and hard like hardwood floors or tile- you don’t want to treat it the same way. Here are our best tips and tricks of the trade to keep your marble floors looking bright, shiny, and brand new!

Regular Maintenance

When it comes to marble flooring, the regular maintenance you do heavily relies on the tools you choose. Finding a broom that’s not too tough is important when you sweep and a duster that’s going to really capture everything it meets.

Preventing and Removing Stains

Preventing stains is relatively similar across any flooring, furniture, or fabric of any kind- you want to try and catch the spill as soon as it happens, wiping everything up immediately. This will keep any liquid from seeping into the flooring and staining.

In order to remove stains, there are several products on the market that are made specifically for marble flooring. If you’re unsure of which product to choose- give us, The Steam Team, a call. We’re happy to help.

Call The Steam Team

With decades of experience and tons of knowledge and expertise, The Steam Team is your leading choice of professionals for marble cleaning and polishing. We know exactly what we’re doing, and what’s more important- we’re here to serve you!