Moving Day: Who Cleans?

Imagine it’s moving day and you’re preparing to leave your past home to enter a new chapter in your life! Let’s talk about it all: cleaning before you move, before you settle into your new home, and areas in your home that you should really focus on! And remember, The Steam Team is always here to guide you through this process. Don’t let it stress you out!

Cleaning Before You Move

Cleaning before you move can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming! But we encourage you not to let it get to you! The Steam Team is always standing by, waiting to help out. And we excel in this area! We know how to restore your home to its original condition using one method: steam cleaning!

Main Areas to Zone in On

When you’re cleaning, focus on areas like bathroom and kitchen tile and grout, your carpet (we recommend having it steam cleaned to make sure that it’s truly clean and properly sanitized), and your ceiling fans and window blinds! These areas often get neglected when cleaning time comes around, so make sure you’re tackling that dust!

Cleaning Before You Settle

Before you settle into your new home, it’s likely that you want to properly clean it. Sure, it looks brand new but you never know how much dust is lurking in the carpet, or on the window blinds! Take some time to really deep clean your home before you settle in; you won’t regret it.

For professional assistance, don’t feel hesitant to contact The Steam Team! We’re a professional cleaning and restoration company that’s been serving the city of Austin, TX for over a decade now! We don’t plan on stopping any time soon, so give us a call today! We’ll help you clean before and after you move.

Air Ducts & Dryer Vents: Cleaning Tips for Homeowners in Austin, Texas

Well friends, it’s springtime, and allergy season in the allergy capital of the nation. So what can we do, that we haven’t done already? Maybe you’ve already spring cleaned to no avail. Maybe your allergies are still bothering you! If that’s the case, you may want to check your air ducts and dryer vents! They can really hoard all of that dust and those allergens, and it’s not good!

Cleaning Out Your Air Ducts

Air ducts are notorious for hoarding dirt, dust, and other allergens. And they often get neglected when it comes time to deep clean our home! We understand how that can happen; that’s why we’re here to help. Always seek professional help when it comes to your air ducts- just in case something goes awry.

Cleaning Out Your Dryer Vents

The hard truth, friends, is that dryer lint traps don’t catch all of your lint! Over time, even if you’re really careful and clean out your lint traps after every load, lint can become trapped in the dryer vents themselves. That’s where the real problem lies. That’s when you’re risking a house fire! Contact the professionals to come out and clean out your dryer vents; it’s important!

Relying on The Steam Team

The Steam Team is a team of trained professionals who legitimately care about your dryer vents! The last thing we want is for you and your family members to be in danger of a house fire, or even for your dryer to stop working as efficiently. So rely on The Steam Team for all of your air duct and dryer vent cleaning needs!

The Steam Team can come out and thoroughly take care of both your air ducts and dryer vents. We’ve got top notch training in this area, so you know we’ll get the job done correctly! Just pick up the phone today, and give The Steam Team a call!

Preventing Stains on Fabrics and Upholstery

If you have fabric or upholstery in your home, you know the struggle it can be to keep it clean and free of stains! Here at The Steam Team, we have a team of trained professionals who are great at removing stains from upholstered furniture; all it takes is a phone call from you to make it happen! But until you give us a call, read below about how you can prevent stains on fabric and upholstery!

Leave Your Shoes at the Door

Let’s start with something simple: shoes. Sometimes it can be helpful to leave dirty, sandy, and muddy shoes at the entrance to your home! Don’t give those feet a chance to dirty up your furniture! Leave your shoes at the door, and start seeing results right away in how frequently you have to vacuum, or clean up stained furniture!

Don’t Bring Food Around Furniture

Secondly, let’s instill this policy: if it belongs in the kitchen, let’s just leave it there, friends! Food and drink spills happen all too easily around our furniture, and account for most furniture stains! If you can eat it or drink it, don’t bring it around your upholstered furniture!

Learn the Ropes of Stain Removal

It’s always best to stay informed! This preventative action is easy: learn the ropes of stain removal. You need to learn how to remove common food and drink stains from your fabric and upholstery. Learn how to prevent these stains from happening, and you’ll be well on your way to success!

Remember, The Steam Team is here to help you! So if you have an unsightly stain on your fabric or upholstery, don’t hesitate to give us a call! We’re available 24/7 to help you get rid of the stains that plague your furniture, and we’re experts at it!

What Do You Notice When Looking for A Home?

When you’re searching for your new home, what do you notice? Mainly, you want to focus on how well the home as been maintained. This can tell you many things. For instance, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting into. You’ll know whether or not you’ll need to make repairs upon moving in. You’ll know so much more than you did before! So pay close attention to this, and we’re going to show you how to best maintain your home!

Keeping Up with the Floors

When it comes to maintaining a home, you want to start from the bottom: the floors. How well have they been maintained thus far? It’s important to keep a regular schedule of cleaning in order to prevent staining, discoloration, and wear and tear.

Cleaning Out the Gutters

Every once in a while, a gutter becomes clogged with leaves or twigs, and needs to be cleared out! This is easily neglected; we hardly ever think of our gutters! But it’s true: they need to be cleaned just as much as the floors and walls do!

Replacing Bathroom Fixtures and Toilets

Bathroom fixtures and toilets don’t last forever, friends. It’s important to pay attention to them and make sure they’re still functioning properly. Remember to also take care of tile and grout; make sure it’s in good condition! It’s also important to have a decluttered bathroom; you don’t need your personal items getting in your way!

When it comes to cleaning and restoration, The Steam Team knows exactly how to care for your home! If you’ve recently found a new home and need help sprucing it up, we’re here for you 24/7! Just give us a call or log online to view our list of services! We’d love to help you out.

How To Properly Care For Your Leather

Leather is a beautiful natural material that’s surprisingly easy to keep clean and looking new. Well... if you know what products to use anyway. Different types of leather require different products. As long as you’re careful to follow these tips, you can keep your leather looking great.

Different Types Of Leather

To know what kind of clean you need, you’re going to need to know exactly what kind of leather you’re dealing with.

Protected Leather- This makes up the majority of leather upholstery. Protected leather may also be labeled finished, semianiline, or pigmented leather. Protected leather, as the name suggests, is topped with a protective coating and is more durable than other leathers.

Unprotected Leather- Also called aniline, pure aniline, or unfinished leather, this leather has a more soft and luxurious feel. This type of leather is more sensitive to staining and is also more expensive than protected leather.

Leather Cleaning

When cleaning unprotected leather, you may use an approved leather cleaner, a slightly dampened cloth with distilled water, or a dry cloth and vacuum with small brush attachment. We suggest seeing the manufacturer's instructions before choosing your method. But no matter what the method is, clean very gently with unprotected leather, as it is much more susceptible to staining.

Protected leather can handle a lot more, but you should still be careful to not use certain products. Clean with a vacuum and damp cloth, but only use approved leather cleaners.

Leather Conditioning

Conditioning is what will keep your leather’s natural beauty alive. An approved leather conditioner should be applied every six to twelve months according to experts. To properly condition, add a small dollop of conditioner onto a small cloth and gently rub the conditioner all over the leather. This will keep your leather looking shiny and moisturized.

Professional Leather Help

Don’t forget that The Steam Team’s leather technicians can bring your leather back to its original condition without you having to deal with any of the hassle yourself. Feel free to call any time!

3 Benefits to Steam Cleaning Your Home

There are many different methods to cleaning various areas around the home, but there’s one method that you can use just about everywhere! Steam cleaning uses heat in combination with water and pressure to clean flooring, furniture, and even window treatments. Its versatility is only one of the benefits of steam cleaning, though, are you ready for some more?

Safe Environment, Safe Family, Safe Pets

Steam cleaning is able to clean without using harsh chemicals or comprising effectiveness. The only things a professional-grade steam cleaner will use are hot water, and high water pressure. The two combined are plenty enough to exterminate dirt, dust, and other debris from your home!

Austin Allergens Are No Joke

This year, the oak pollen we’re dealing with in the air is at an all-time high. It’s almost painful! Unfortunately, because pollen and other allergens are all over the ground and in the air, they get tracked into and through our homes. Not only are they tracked in, but they often settle in any crevice they can find (furniture, flooring, air ducts, you name it).

Steam cleaning is one of the most effective ways to blast those allergens out of the home, helping your family to breathe easier and feel healthier.

Control Stains and Odors

Saving the best for last, steam cleaning is great for eliminating pet odors (or any other odors) and stains of any caliber due to the use of intensely high temperatures. Any germs that are sticking around causing odors in your carpet fibers, grout, or even furniture- steam cleaning is able to pull those out and blast anything that’s left, removing the odor (and any stain).

Are you thinking about steam cleaning your home? Don’t hesitate to give us a call today!

3 Ways to Keep Carpet from Staining

Carpet is cozy and cushiony; why wouldn’t we want it in our home? Well, one reason is that it can stain easily, but there are several things we can do to prevent staining and discoloration! And when times get tough, you can always rely on the professionals to remove the stain; The Steam Team specializes in that, you know! Below are three quick and simple tips for preventing staining on your carpeting!

Remove Your Shoes at the Door

Let’s start with the basics. It always helps to just remove your shoes at the door. This means that your carpet doesn’t even have the opportunity to come in contact with the dirt, sand, and mud that’s on your shoes! Place a basket or mat near the entrances to your home, and ask guests to remove their shoes, as well.

Clean Up Spills Immediately

It’s always important to clean up spills and accidents as soon as you spot them! The sooner you get to a spill, the less likely it is to stain! Whether you’re using a commercial cleaner or a homemade remedy, just make sure you tackle that stain immediately!

Call in the Professionals

Every once in a while, make you sure you give your carpeting the royal treatment by calling in the professionals! A professional cleaning and restoration company, like The Steam Team, can come out, inspect your flooring for stains and discoloration, and clean it right up! You’ll be floored by our results!

The Steam Team is a group of trained professionals who can help you remove virtually any stain from your carpeting! Just give us a call and we’ll come out and give you a hand! And that’s not all we specialize in; log online to our website today to view our list of services. You might find yourself in need of more than one service!

Cleaning Bathroom Tile Through the Humidity

Tile is one of the best materials for areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms for multiple reasons. First, it makes for easy-to-clean messes and it can withstand high temperatures and humidity. However, depending on the amount of space between your tiles, you might need to pay a little extra attention to these areas. The grout between your tiles is far more porous than the tile and is unfortunately susceptible to stains from spills and other messes.

Avoid Harsh Chemicals

Start off with the most simple, basic, least acidic cleaning solution and work your way up, if you need to. You can try mixtures of vinegar and water, or a paste of baking soda. This is the hard part: use a stiff cleaning brush to scrub the grout, putting in your best effort! Don’t forget to rinse the grout with water, and thoroughly dry the area to prevent mold growth.

Always Look for Mold

Small areas with such high humidity make the perfect environments for mold growth. Whenever you’re cleaning your bathrooms, make sure to look in those hard-to-reach places for signs of mold (areas such as behind the toilet, under the sink, and around the bathtub or shower).

Steam Cleaning Tile & Grout

Steam cleaning is an extremely effective and efficient way to clean tile and grout. Using only pressurized water and intensely hot steam, a steam cleaner easily extracts grime from the pores of grout- and you don’t have to put in nearly as much effort! Consider either renting a steam cleaning machine, or hiring the professionals to come out and restore your bathroom to its original, pristine condition.

Our professionals are highly trained and use the latest equipment to tackle tile and grout cleaning. If you’ve encountered mold or think you may see the beginnings of mold growth, give us a call and we’ll come out to take a look and begin treatment if need be.

The Best Ways to Maintain Your Area Rugs

Do you have area rugs in your home? If so, you know the struggle it can be do keep them clean and presentable, and to help them last long! Friends, we’re here to tell you that it isn’t impossible. Below, we have the best tips for caring for and maintaining your area rugs. Just keep reading, and happy cleaning!

Vacuum Your Rugs on the Regular

Let’s start with the basics. It’s important to vacuum your rugs regularly! Think of how frequently you have to sweep and mop your hardwood or stone flooring; those carpets are just as messy. Vacuuming will help keep your rugs in pristine condition, and it will also keep the carpet fibers from becoming matted down and unsightly!

Blot Stains With a Clean Cloth

If you’ve ever spilled something onto your area rugs, you know how difficult stains can be to remove! But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Always blot the wet area with a clean, white cloth. Change out the cloth to make sure it’s always absorbing the liquid. Don’t rub the stain, as this can cause it to spread! Just keep blotting and using your handy dandy household cleaner (one that’s meant for area rugs) until the stain has been removed.

Call in The Steam Team

Finally, we recommend having your area rugs steam cleaned! A professional-grade steam cleaning machine can effectively rid your area rugs of stains (even the older, set in stains). The machine reaches deep within the carpet fibers in your rugs and extracts dirt, dander, dust, and other allergens- and of course, those pesky stains.

Give The Steam Team a call today for help caring for your area rugs! We’ll make sure we treat them with care, and that they look clean and pristine when we’re through with them. So don’t delay; put your trust in The Steam Team today!

Preventing Mold After Water Damage: A DIY Approach

Have you ever experienced flooding or water damage in your home? If you have, you already know how devastating and stressful it can be. And to add onto that stress, mold can in fact start growing within only 24 to 48 hours after water damage has taken place. But if you follow the advice given in this blog, you may be able to prevent or at the very least limit the growth of mold in your home.

Removing Water

First, before attempting you take anything out of the home you must ensure that there are no immediate safety hazards.

Then rent or buy a pump or wet vacuum that you can use to extract the standing water from your home. Make sure to look in every corner of the property, leaving no standing water behind or mold will quickly begin to grow.

Next, remove all walls, flooring, and any other materials below the water line that could have been damaged by the flood water.

Cleanup and Drying

After all water is gone, you’ll want to carefully clean and sanitize your home. Begin by vacuuming any leftover debris or soil. Use a pressure washer on all framing and a mild detergent on all other surfaces. Carpet and flooring will need to be steam cleaned. If mold is visible after cleaning, additional scrubbing may be necessary. When all of this cleaning has been finished, carefully sanitize every surface.

Now you can begin drying. This step is essential, since the only thing mold spores need to grow is moisture. Rent or buy high-powered fans, and leave them on 24 hours a day for about a week. Use a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture. When the entire home has been dried, do everything in your power to keep it dry, so that the mold spores have time to die off.

Professional Mold Remediation

These steps may not be possible for all people to do on their own. Or maybe you’ve already waited too long and the mold has grown out of control. If either is the case, make sure you call The Steam Team to get a free estimate for mold damage, and help from our mold removal professionals. Call us for water damage in your home or office. We service Austin, Texas.

Mold Growth 101: What You Need to Know

Have you been smelling something like mildew coming from the garage, recently? Are you worried about some recent water damage causing a mold issue for your home? Mold is a serious and dangerous issue that is not to be taken lightly. It can destroy your home, your health, and your sanity. So act fast, and contact the professionals if you spot mold growing in or around your home!

Here are the basics when it comes to mold growth:

It Only Needs 24 Hours to Spread

You read that right, friends. It only takes twenty four hours for mold to begin to grow and spread throughout your home. This is why it’s so important to act quickly! Once its spread, you’re putting yourself at risk for increased allergies, health problems such as asthma episodes, or even irritations of the eye, nose, and throat.

It Needs to be Taken Care of Immediately

Once you spot (or smell) a mold issue in your home or office space, it’s imperative that you seek professional help with the issue immediately! This is mainly because it barely takes any time at all to grow and spread!

Call in the Professionals

A professional cleaning and restoration company, like The Steam Team, can come out and remedy any mold situation. Our team of licensed experts can remove water damage, eradicate mold, dry, and repair your home or office building! You’ll be both amazed and relieved when we’ve finished the job.

No matter how bad the problem may seem to you, we promise you, it’s no trouble for The Steam Team mold remediation! This is what we’re best at, in fact! So if you or someone you know ever spots mold growing in or around their home, make sure The Steam Team is contacted immediately! We’re your leading cleaning and restoration company in Austin, TX, and we’d love to lend you a hand!

How's the Air Quality in Your Office?

So, how’s the air quality in your office as of late? Have you noticed any difference in how you’ve been feeling during this allergy season? Air ducts are notorious for hoarding allergens like dust, dander, and pollen! It’s important to clean them periodically- and it’ll do you a ton of favors if you suffer from allergies!

When Did You Last Clean Your Air Ducts?

In your office, the cleaning crew might not always get to the air ducts! Why not check with them and make sure they do a proper cleaning job this season? Or you call in The Steam Team; we’d be happy to come out to your place of business and take a gander at your ducts! You’ll be surprised at our brilliant results.

The Importance of Air Duct Cleaning

As we mentioned before, air ducts can become a collection place for allergens from dust, to pollen, and more- and you definitely don’t want to be breathing that in all day at the office! Make sure your air ducts are in clean, good working order to ensure the best air quality possible in your office! After all, you spend at least seven hours a day in there!

Call in the Professionals

When it comes time to clean your air ducts, why not give The Steam Team a call? The Steam Team is a group of trained professionals, equipped with the not only the correct equipment for any cleaning and/or restoration job, but also the expertise, and the experience! We know exactly what we’re doing, so let us help you.

Is the air quality in your office not up to par? Consider having a professional come out and inspect them, and then give them a thorough deep cleaning! Companies like The Steam Team specialize in cleaning HVAC systems; we’d love to help you out- especially during allergy season!

5 Basic Benefits of Steam Cleaning

So you’ve decided to start steam cleaning, eh? Well, it’s about time! There are many benefits to steam cleaning over other methods of cleaning. Today we’re here to cover just five of them! But we do hope you’ll look further into steam cleaning because it’s just the way to go, in our opinion!

Provides a Chemical-Free Clean

Because steam cleaning only uses hot water and high water pressure, there aren’t any chemicals involved! If you’re renting a machine, you’ll save money on cleaning supplies! If you’re hiring the professionals, you’ll be amazed at the chemical-free clean and the lack of leftover residue!

Is Perfectly Safe For Children and Pets

And of course, since there aren’t any chemicals involved in the cleaning process, steam cleaning is perfectly safe for the environment- this includes your children and pets!

Removes Allergens

If you’re living in the Austin area, you know good and well the kind of allergens you’re fighting. But steam cleaning greatly helps with that battle! A professional-grade steam cleaner can remove allergens from your carpeting, allowing you to breathe easier!

Removes Stains and Discoloration

If you have any carpet stains or discoloration, steam cleaning is great for removing them! It reaches deep within the fibers of your carpet and extracts dirt, grime, and stains from your carpeting! It’look brand new when we’re finished with it!

Can Be Done by the Professionals

The best part, and probably the greatest benefit to steam cleaning, is that it can be done by someone else. And not just anyone else, but the experts! You don’t have to lift a finger!

No matter what stage of spring cleaning you’re in, or what you need for us to do in your home, The Steam Team is here for you! From carpet cleaning, to tile and grout, to countertops and window blinds, we can cover it all! And all you have to do is make a phone call!

Sprucing Up Your Office for the Spring

Well friends, it’s that time of year again! It’s time to start spring cleaning, and this includes your office, too! Whether you’re decluttering a home office or getting your hands dirty in a high rise building, The Steam Team is here to help! Regardless of the location of your office, it still needs to be deep cleaned this season, so let’s take a glance at a few areas to focus on!

Blinds and Draperies

It’s allergy season, and if you live in Austin then you know that it’s not going away anytime soon, unfortunately. That’s just one reason why it’s so important to rid your office of dust! Window blinds and draperies are notorious for hoarding allergens like dirt, dust, and pollen. Clean them out this spring and you won’t regret it!

Surfaces

Over the weeks, grime can begin to develop on our surfaces like tables, desks, and end tables. This is especially true if you’re guilty of enjoying a meal or two at your desk! But don’t worry; most surfaces can be steam cleaned, and we’re experts at that! You can rely on The Steam Team to thoroughly clean the surfaces in your office.

Flooring

Do you have carpet in your office? Then it’s time to give it a good old fashioned steam cleaning! Seriously- doing so will not only do wonders for your allergies, but it’ll also reduce the amount of dust, dirt, crumbs, and general grime that exists in your office! And of course, after The Steam Team is finished with your flooring, it’ll look as good as new!

If you need a hand this spring, don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call! We’re constantly standing by (24/7!) and would love to help out! Just contact us today or log online to view our list of services. You know you need a hand this spring in your office; just rely on The Steam Team!

5 Tips to Keeping Your High Rise Clean

Do you need help cleaning your high rise building this season? No problem- for The Steam Team! If you’re looking to spruce up your office, don’t hesitate to call in The Steam Team!  You can rely on us; we really know what we’re doing! Below are five tips for keeping your high rise clean all season long!

Dust Blinds and Draperies

Every now and then, window blinds and draperies need to be cleaned! If you call in The Steam Team, we won’t use any ordinary duster on your blinds; we’ll steam clean them! And most of the time, we can do this without even removing them from where they hang, making things super easy in the long run!

Wipe Down/Steam Clean Surfaces

Admit it, sometimes you have lunch at your desk. The obvious downside to doing this is that it causes buildup of grime on your desk over time! We recommend steam cleaning the surfaces in your office; the best news is, it won’t leave behind any residue for you to clean up!

Vacuum Carpeting

Carpeting must be vacuumed! It’s the only way to remove dust, dirt, and allergens from the fibers of your carpet. Make sure you move slowly as to thoroughly remove these particles from your flooring.

Vacuum Rugs

When vacuuming your flooring, don’t forget to include any area rugs you may have in your office! They’re notorious for hoarding dust and dirt as well! If you have allergies, a thorough vacuuming will do you a lot of good!

Spruce Up the Area

We mean, decorate! A little bit of office decor can go a long way, friends! Have a little fun this season and spruce up your high rise building with some wall hangings, or mirrors. You’ll love the aesthetics, and so will your clients!

If you need help with your high rise this season, give The Steam Team a call today! We can help you keep it thoroughly clean- you’ll love the results!

Maintaining Your Appliances to Avoid Leaking

Did you know that appliance leaks can potentially lead to major water damage? It’s true! Especially if left unchecked, a leaky appliance can cost you time, effort, sanity, and money. But don’t let your appliances send you into a tornado of stress; instead, rely on The Steam Team. We’re a team of trained experts who have been serving the Austin community for over a decade now, and we’re perfectly equipped to help you out!

Regularly Inspect Your Appliances

Any appliance that holds or filters water should be inspected on the regular. This is so that if the appliance is leaking, you catch it right away. If it’s not leaking, then you’re in the clear! Just remember that water damage can result in the growth and spreading of mold, a very dangerous substance that worsens allergies and causes headaches all around!

Call in the Professionals Immediately

If you have a leaky appliance, don’t hesitate to call in the professionals. This may not be a job you can DIY, and it needs to be addressed immediately. The Steam Team offers services for the following appliances: sink or dishwasher, refrigerator or ice maker, AC Unit, water heater, and washing machine. If it’s leaking, we can definitely offer our cleaning and restoration services to get you back up and running! And don’t forget: we’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you out!

The Steam Team’s Experience

We brag all the time about how much experience The Steam Team has under their belts! The Steam Team has been at this for over a decade and isn’t stopping any time soon! So you should feel perfectly comfortable relying on us for cleaning up after your leaky pipes or appliances, and restoring them to their original condition! Simply give us a call today and we’ll be out in no time!

How To Prevent Stains from Your Tile & Grout

We all know that tile and grout can be difficult to keep clean, especially since grout is so porous! It easily absorbs spills and stains. But alas, there are several things we can do to help out, including relying on the professionals for some professional care. Below you’ll find three great tips for preventing stains on your tile and grout, and you’ll learn how The Steam Team can help, too.

Immediately Tend to Stains

This tip is essential! It’s imperative that you tend to spills immediately upon discovering them. The quicker you clean them up, the easier it will be to prevent a stain from forming on your beautiful tile and grout. So start here, and you’ll be well on your way to properly caring for your flooring!

Develop a Regular Cleaning Routine

It’s also important to develop a regular cleaning routine of sweeping, mopping, and occasionally steam cleaning. Steam cleaning is a great method of cleaning to use on grout! Using nothing but extremely hot water and high water pressure, a professional-grade steam cleaner can easily extract dirt and grime from deep within the pores of grout. It’ll shine up your tile, too! We always recommend steam cleaning when it comes to caring for your flooring.

Use Grout Sealant

Here’s our last tip! It’s always best to install grout sealant when it comes to preventing stains on tile and grout! It serves as a protective barrier between the pores of grout, and spills. It’s essential if you want to keep your tile and grout looking its best!

Don’t forget: The Steam Team is always here to help out! Whether it’s tile and grout, carpeting, or hardwood flooring, we can tackle it all. We can even clean your surfaces, draperies, and upholstery! We can come out and steam clean your home from top to bottom- but you have to first give us a call! So don’t hesitate. Pick up the phone today!

How to Keep Hardwood Flooring Looking New

Hardwood floors are a great choice when it comes to your new home- they’re beautiful, durable, mostly easy to maintain and last a lifetime (literally). Homes that are centuries old have some of the most gorgeous hardwood floors throughout every room and they still look as gorgeous as they did from day one. But, that beauty doesn’t come without some tender love and care over the years- so, how do you keep hardwood flooring looking new?

Detecting Dirt and Dust

Who knows what’s truly lurking against the grain of those beautiful planks? Dirt and dust can hide quite inconspicuously. Just as grime and other dust particles gather around various surfaces, furniture, and fabrics; it settles on your hardwood floors in plain sight.

When you sweep your floors, the dirt and dust are pushed around and could nestle themselves into the cracks and crevices between hardwood planks. So, instead of sweeping...

Dust and Vacuum

FInd a duster or even just a microfiber cloth and run it over your floors to get all of the dust without being too harsh on your floors. Then, couple this with a vacuum and you won’t have to worry about too many particles lodging themselves between the planks of your floors and collecting over time.

Treating Spills and Stains

Rule #1 of cleaning: if it spills, it stays… until somebody comes to clean it up. To keep your hardwood flooring looking clean and pristine, tackle spills and stains right away!

Steam Clean

Whenever your floors are looking dull or seem to be extra dirty, give us a call at The Steam Team. We’re happy to bring our equipment over and give your floors a deep, thorough cleaning.

Throughout the years, hardwood floors can become scuffed and scratched from shoes, furniture, and just general wear and tear. If you’re noticing these things about your hardwoods, it may be time to talk refinishing. We’ve got your back!

A Quick Guide to Restoring Water Damage

There’s no telling when water damage is going to occur. Between the unpredictability of natural disasters and the range of appliances throughout the home that use water; it’s always important to know how to handle water damage no matter where you live.

Preventing Water Damage

Water damage can cause a variety of issues to a home; damaging flooring, belongings, and creating a perfect environment for dreaded mold spores to grow. So let’s prevent all of that hassle, and talk about what needs to be done when you first discover flood and/or water damage in your home or office.

Regular Maintenance

Quick regular maintenance around your home will help to prevent water damage that would be caused by leakage from an appliance, a busted pipe, or an appliance completely breaking down. Keep up with your appliances, fixing any issues promptly that may arise- and don’t forget to care for your pipes properly during the colder months to avoid any freezing and/or bursting.

When Water Damage Occurs

First things first: contact your insurance company to figure out exactly what they cover. Remember to be straightforward about the incident so that there isn’t any confusion down the line. Then, call us! The Steam Team will immediately come out and help you through the cleanup and water extraction process.

Take Safety Precautions

To protect yourself against mold spores, be sure to purchase masks from your local pharmacy or department store. Wear them if you’re around the water damage for prolonged periods of time.

Cleanup and Water Extraction

Extracting the water alone is time consuming and a very careful process. If too much water is pumped out too quickly, you risk causing your walls to collapse from the pressure. To keep this from happening, we extract only two to three feet of water at a time.

If you’re unfortunately dealing with water damage, don’t hesitate to give The Steam Team a call at any hour of the day, any day of the week. We’re always here to help!

Marble Polishing 101: A Short Guide from the Experts

Have you ever heard of marble polishing? It’s a great way to change up the look of your marble! Marble may look sturdy and durable, but it’s actually quite delicate! Because marble is calcium-based, it’s prone to acid damage. This is why it’s important to take proper care of our marble surfaces and flooring. Below, we’ll delve into what marble polishing is, when you should have your marble polished, and finally, how The Steam Team can help!

What is Marble Polishing?

To put it simply, marble polishing helps to reverse the damage of wear and tear on your marble surfaces and flooring! The treatment that is used is pure and tested, and doesn’t involve any artificial coatings! It helps to bring back that shine you remember from your marble’s “younger days!”

As always, for best results, contact your local cleaning and restoration company (like The Steam Team) for a polishing you can trust, one that’s installed correctly and efficiently, and one that will last you a really long time!

When Should You Polish Your Marble?

So, when should marble be polished? Well, it’s pretty simple: just keep an eye out for dull spots or scratches. Or, when you’re cleaning your marble flooring or surface, is it difficult to keep it clean? If this is true, it may be time for a good old fashioned marble polishing, friends!

Until the professionals come out to polish your marble, keep it clean by dry dusting, mopping, and using only cleaning supplies that are safe for marble.

Call in the Professionals

Whenever you’re in doubt, or you know your marble is due for a thorough polishing, don’t hesitate to call in The Steam Team! We’re a team of trained professionals who have years of expertise on polishing marble and taking care of other types of natural stone! You can rely on us to get any job done efficiently and correctly.