The Many Different Uses of Carpet Cleaners

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You might know someone who loves to use a carpet cleaner on their floor, but maybe you’ve been hesitant to use one on your own floors because you don’t know if it’ll work. You might be wondering, what exactly are the limits of carpet cleaners? And is it better to purchase a steam cleaner yourself or should you have your floors carpet cleaned by professionals? The Steam Team has the answers to these questions:

Steam Cleaners on Carpet

If you own a carpet, you should know that vacuuming only does a fraction of the job. Dirt, debris and stains that have settled deep within the carpet may never come up from just vacuuming. But steam cleaners use just water and heat to penetrate deep into the carpet and sanitize it, eliminating debris and killing any harmful bacteria. A carpet cleaner will do wonders for your carpet.

Ceramic and Hardwood Floors

As effective as steam cleaners may be on carpet, it's not all that they’re good for. In fact, one of the best methods for cleaning ceramic tile and grout is steam cleaning. It’s a much safer alternative to the harsh chemicals you might otherwise use on your ceramic, which could be dangerous to small children or pets. As long as you sweep the floor first to get rid of the big pieces of dirt and debris, the steam cleaner won’t have any problem sanitizing your tile.

Carpet cleaning is also possible on hardwood floors, though there are some exceptions. If you want to steam clean your hardwood, make sure you’re using a steam cleaner that is specifically designed to work on hardwood. Also, do not attempt to steam clean any hardwood floor that isn’t properly sealed or you run the risk of damaging the floor.

Professional Steam Cleaning

For those who don’t want to spend the hefty price to buy or rent a steam cleaner, or who don’t have time to do the job themselves, our professional steam cleaners can handle the job for you! For more information on the long list of cleaning and restoration services that we provide, visit The Steam Team website.

Water and Fire Restoration Services: Available 24 Hours a Day

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Accidents involving fire or floods in the U.S. are more common than some might think. In 2015, over one million homes were damaged by house fires in the United States according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Worse yet, 14,000 people experience water damage in their homes every day in the United States -- that adds up to over five million every year! Because these things occur so often, The Steam Team offers 24 hour water and fire damage restoration services, and we’re here to tell you how it works.

Steam Team Care

Here at The Steam Team, we have always sought to provide the highest quality service that we can, doing our best to ensure that all of our amazing Austin residents have a positive experience with our technicians and are satisfied at the conclusion of every job. Our care and love for our Austin community is also why we decided to offer fire and water damage restoration and cleanup 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether it’s a sink overflow, burst water main, flooding caused by a storm or extensive damage caused by a fire, we’ll be ready to pick up your call at any day or time.

Our Process of Restoration

The backbone of our water and fire damage restoration services are our professional and highly trained technicians. They will always be helpful and highly professional, from the moment that they show up to inspect your damaged property, until the moment they shake your hand and leave you with your newly restored and cleaned one. They’ll be able to help in a number of ways from water extraction, mold remediation, structure cleaning, providing emergency power and even full reconstruction of some parts of the property. Our technicians are the reason we were voted best water damage company in Austin by the Austin Monthly. So if you have been affected by water or fire damage, call The Steam Team today, we’re ready any time!

Marble Polishing: DIY or Professional Help?

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The Steam Team has a long history of helping our customers with various cleaning, restoration and remediation services, and we’re proud of the work our technicians do. When it comes to the upkeep of marble, we have enough experience and expertise to treat any marble countertop, column, floor, or any other surface. That’s why we’ve decided to share some helpful information on how to take great care of the marble surfaces in your home, and you can decide whether to do it yourself, or seek help from our professional technicians.

Advice for DIY Marble Polishing

When it comes to polishing marble surfaces, you need to know what signs to look out for that tell you when it’s time to have your marble polished. Marble is a sensitive material, especially when it comes to anything acidic. If it has sustained damage to the protective seal, you’ll want it to be polished as soon as possible. If the marble appears more dull or dirty in some areas, or the shine seems to be gone and it won’t go back to normal by simply wiping with a damp cloth, the protective seal may be damaged. If the seal isn’t replaced soon, the exposed marble could easily be damaged even more. Experts say you should have your marble sealed every two to three years, though the best maintained marble surfaces could hold out for four or five years.

Marble Polishing With The Steam Team

As stated before, marble is sensitive to anything acidic, meaning many common household cleaners or home-made methods will only damage marble. Only specifically designed marble polishers should be used. If you don’t want to search for these products and go through the process of polishing the marble yourself, give us a call! Our professional technicians will use our very own line of marble polishing products to give you the very best results that only a professional can give.

For more information on marble polishing or any of our many other services, please visit The Steam Team website.

Post-Construction Cleanup from The Steam Team

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If you’ve recently had a contractor do major construction or remodeling on your home, or especially if you did it by yourself, you were likely left with quite a mess to clean up afterwards including much needed rug cleaning. Major remodeling and construction are some of the messiest jobs out there, and we think The Steam Team should be part of your plan for post-construction cleanup. Here’s how our professional process works:

Getting Rid of Major Debris

After construction, the first thing to clean up will be the large pieces of debris. Pieces of wood, paint chips or other debris may be all over your home counters, floors or furniture. That’s where our technicians will start. Once all large debris is removed, they’ll remove all smaller debris like sawdust or anything else spread around by the construction. 

Thorough Surface Cleaning

All countertops, shelves, windows and countertops will be cleaned by hand, all floors will be sanitized, vacuumed or mopped. Furniture will be thoroughly cleaned with whichever product and method is preferred for your specific material. Our technicians always take great care when cleaning a home or business to meet your needs.

Final Touches

One common problem with construction and remodelling jobs is that small debris can also get inside of air conditioning vents and cause problems for the home as well as health hazards. We’ll keep the air ducts clean, and then move on to smaller things around the property like electronics, light fixtures and small appliances. At the end of the professional cleaning process, your home or business will be not only newly renovated, but completely clean!

The Steam Team Difference

We’re proud to say that our technicians can take on such large, complex cleaning projects that post-construction can sometimes be. But that’s because our technicians have years of experience with a huge variety of cleaning services and methods. For more information on the many services we offer including carpet cleaners, please visit The Steam Team website.

Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors With Help From The Steam Team

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If you have a hardwood floor in your home or business, you probably want to keep it in good shape, right? Assuming that you do, are you aware of what you should do when you notice your floor becoming discolored in some spots? What about if your floor is littered with scratches and marks that won’t go away? Or what if the floor used to be sleek and shiny, but is now dull, even after being properly cleaned? Well, these are all signs of a floor that needs to be professionally refinished. Luckily, The Steam Team can handle that!

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Process

When you’ve called in The Steam Team professionals to assist with your hardwood floor, they won’t just take over your home or business and begin working, then explain themselves during or after the process. Instead, our professionals will begin with a thorough inspection of your hardwood floor and determine the best solution, keeping you informed as they go. Then they’ll begin with extensive damage repair, attending to every scratched and cracked area of the floor. Then a full cleaning and abrasion of the floor will take place to prepare the hardwood for refinishing. Sometime during the refinishing process you need to do air duct cleaning if the technicians did not seal off the vents.

When it's finally time for refinishing, the initial coat of sealer will be applied, it’ll take time to dry, and then the final finish coat will be applied, strengthening your hardwood floor for years to come, returning it to its former beauty, and completing our process. Before they leave, our professionals will let you inspect the floor and decide for yourself if our service has met your needs.

The Steam Team Difference

When you choose to work with The Steam Team, you’re choosing highly trained technicians with years of experience and only the best equipment for the job, as well as a hardwood floor refinishing service that is completely dust-free! For more information on us and our many services, visit The Steam Team website.

Professional Cleaning Service from The Steam Team

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If you’re aware of The Steam Team, you probably know us for carpet, tile and other floor-cleaning services. But did you know that we also offer professional drapery cleaning? That’s right! And we can add years onto the lifespan of your drapes!

Is It Really Important To Clean Drapes?

For many homeowners, drapes are something to be used until they show signs of deterioration and dirtiness, and then thrown out and replaced. The Steam Team wants you to know that your drapery can be salvaged. Depending on various conditions in your home, physical signs of soil will start to appear on your window treatments in two to four years. A good rule of thumb is to have them professionally cleaned every two years, which could triple the life-span of your drapes, and is significantly less expensive than the cost of replacement.

The Best Drapery Cleaning Methods

There are many different materials used to make various window treatments, and most of them cannot be cleaned in your regular laundry machine or by being taken to the dry-cleaners. This is why a professional cleaning is the preferred method. The Steam Team professional technicians will begin by inspecting your drapes to determine whether to use a low moisture hot water extraction method or a dry cleaning process. They will ensure that even the most delicate fabrics are cleaned properly and safely. A quick call to The Steam Team will have all soil and stains gently lifted out of your furnishings and they will be dry within minutes. 

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Now that you understand the importance and methods of drapery cleaning, you might think twice before throwing out that old dirty fabric. Give The Steam Team a call and have them freshened up in no time. For more information on cleaning and our other services including carpet cleaners, visit The Steam Team website.

Professional Covid-19 Cleaning from Steam Team

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During the covid-19 pandemic, we’ve all seen how it's more important than ever to keep things clean in your home or business, especially if you frequently have visitors who may have been carrying the virus. Here at The Steam Team, we want to help protect your home from all bacteria and viruses, which is why we’re offering a covid-19 cleanup service, both pre-treatment and post-treatment cleanup of your home or business!

Contact Us

To receive a Covid-19 cleaning service from our professional technicians, just give us a call or an email any time to have a free consultation and figure out exactly what kind of cleaning service you’d like. Call us at 512-451-8326 or email customerservice@thesteamteam.com and we’ll be in touch with you for a free consultation. We can clean all types of Coronaviruses! 

Our Covid Cleanup Process

Prior to entering your home or office, our highly trained technicians will put on OSHA-approved personal protective equipment to guarantee your safety. During the cleaning process, all surfaces in the home or business office will be disinfected using EPA-approved products only. Our technicians will get every detail, disinfecting door knobs, light switches, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, faucets, sinks and many other frequently touched areas. This is the perfect cleaning process if someone in your home or business has had covid-19 recently, and you’re wanting to ensure the virus is removed from all possible surfaces.

After the initial cleaning is finished, we’ll protect your surfaces to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, fungi etc., by applying the long-lasting antimicrobial Bioshield 75. This powerful antimicrobial, when used in conjunction with other cleaning products, will protect your surfaces and keep them cleaner for even longer than just the standard disinfectant! It’ll reduce the growth of bacteria and other substances for a period of 90 days.

To receive this complete Coronavirus cleanup, be sure to contact us at 512-451-8326 or email us at customerservice@thesteamteam.com.

Everything You Need to Know About Carpet Padding

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Many homeowners may not realize it but, carpet padding (the cushion underneath your carpet flooring) is an extremely important part of carpet installation. Often, when people purchase new carpeting, they try to cut corners to save a dollar here and there - typically leading to choosing a less effective padding. 

In fact, the best scenario possible is to find carpet and padding that compliment one another. That’s going to be the best way to get your desired result.

So, let’s talk carpet padding for a minute to help you understand the best decision to make when installing your new carpet flooring.

Types of Carpet Padding

The following types of carpet padding are found in different densities and thicknesses:

• Urethane Foam

• Waffle Rubber

• Bonded Urethane

• Fiber Cushion

• Flat Rubber

Now, depending on the area you’re laying flooring in your home and the amount of traffic you’re expecting, you’ll want to consider different types of padding. But, that’s not the only way this choice will affect your carpeting...

Beneficial in Several Ways

As you can see; the padding underneath carpet flooring serves many purposes - from providing a softer, more comfortable cushion to step on, to absorbing liquids and protecting the sub floor from damage. In fact, the carpet padding serves an even more important purpose than either of those. 

Carpet padding protects your carpet and its backing. As you step onto carpeting, the carpet absorbs the force. With a high quality carpet padding, the force has less effect on the carpeting itself - protecting the backing and fibers from any extensive damage and therefore elongating the lifetime of your carpet installation.

Ultimately, here’s the bottom line: in order to best protect the lifetime and condition of your carpeting, consult a professional. Not only will this ensure that you’re using high quality materials, but you’ll also guarantee a job well done!

Oriental Rugs: The Importance of Proper Care

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Oriental rugs are beautiful, elegant additions to your home, but investing in such delicate, handmade artistry means you’ll need to take extra caution while caring for them! But don’t worry- if the task is ever too daunting (or too inconvenient) The Steam Team is always standing by, ready to help. In the meantime, here are a few helpful guidelines to caring for oriental rugs: 

Preventing Wear & Tear

Keep an eye on your pets, especially cats and puppies, who might try to scratch or chew on the rug. Give your pets fun alternatives, like a scratching post or a durable chew toy, and make sure their exercise and activity needs are met, to avoid destructive behavior. If one of your pets has an accident on the rug, take the rug to a professional cleaner. 

If you would like to use a rug pad for extra protection, try to find one made of polyester. Avoid rubber pads, which can become gummy over time and stick to the flooring underneath. 

Take your shoes off before walking on the rug, or get in the habit of leaving your street shoes at the door and wearing only dedicated house slippers. 

Rotate the rug 180 degrees once every few months or so. This is to ensure even fading from natural light. If the rug is in a spot that gets direct sunlight, try to minimize UV damage by installing curtains or blinds. 

Cleaning 

Vacuum regularly with the nozzle attachment. Avoid using any brush attachments or rollers on the rug, which can damage the fibers. Occasionally vacuum the back of the rug, too.   

In the event of a spill, blot—don’t scrub—with a white paper towel or cloth. If it’s a stain that water alone can’t remove, take your rug to a professional rug cleaner. 

Call the Professionals

And finally, it’s important to have your rug professionally cleaned every few years, to remove built-up dust, grime, and staining! Give The Steam Team a call today. You won’t be disappointed in our results!

The Secret to Maintaining Spotless Grout Between Your Tile

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Grout; a paste used to fill the gaps between tiles.

While tiles are one of the more simple flooring (or surface) choices to clean, it’s certainly not without its challenges. However, there’s no doubt in our minds that it’s worth it! Having spick-and-span tile and grout is sure to leave an impression. 

But - there’s a secret to maintaining that look with your tile. Let’s dive a little deeper.

A Porous Material

Porous means that grout absorbs materials that it comes in contact with extremely easily. Spills may be inevitable in some areas, but stains certainly don’t have to be.

The most common areas in a house to place tile (and grout) are kitchens and bathrooms - which also happen to be areas with frequent messes, spills, moisture, etc. 

Cleaning Grout

Getting liquids and other substances out of grout isn’t easy. It requires power, suction, heat, and a specialty cleaning solution. With grout, you can’t be too abrasive or tough, either, as it could crack or otherwise damage the material.

So, with tile and grout in areas with such risk, you need a good way to combat stains before they happen.

Hiring a Professional

Hiring a professional is undoubtedly the most effective and efficient way to completely clean grout. With professionals, you’ll be able to create a schedule to regularly clean your flooring - keeping it looking shiny and at its best at all times.

The Steam Team uses industrial-grade equipment with the latest technology to tackle stains at any stage. Whether you need a deep clean for your tile flooring or you just simply want a professional to take a look at it and give you cleaning advice - we’re here for you. Give us a call today!

How To Keep Hardwood Floors Clean and Pristine

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Hardwood floors are one of the top choices throughout homes around the country. They’re perfect for pets, kids, and really, just anything else. But, they also require regular maintenance (just as any other flooring does). Don’t worry- we, here at The Steam Team, have the perfect solutions for you. We’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves to keep those floors looking clean and pristine all year-round.

Dust Floors Daily

This is the most important step you can take when it comes to keeping your floors clean! Dust settles all over our flooring and baseboards (especially if you have a ceiling fan that runs constantly!). So it’s highly important to prioritize dusting when it comes to keeping your floors as clean as possible! Use a microfiber dust mop, as the microfiber material attracts more dust and allergens.  

Mop Floors Weekly

It’s time to start mopping your floors weekly! There are some things to remember when it comes to hardwood floors. For example, too much liquid on hard floors is not good. Some cleaners can eat away at the finish, so it’s important to look out for only cleaners that are meant for hardwood. Just keep these things in mind when you’re developing your cleaning routine!

Polish Floors Quarterly

Are your floors looking dull as of late? Are they lacking the shine and luster that you remember? Your hardwood floors should be polished every two to three months, and don’t worry, the professionals can help you out with that! The Steam Team is a team of experts who specialize in caring for all types of flooring, including hardwood. 

When it comes to your hardwood flooring, you want to give it the best care possible. That’s why we’re here. So don’t wait. Put your trust in The Steam Team today! We’ll clean and restore your flooring the right way, using a simple, yet brilliant cleaning routine.

How To Quickly Freshen Your Upholstered Furniture

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Upholstered furniture is both beautiful and comfortable- the ultimate combination for your home. How’s its fabric looking these days? Is it remaining vibrant and full of color, or starting to fade and looking a little more dull? Whether you’re looking at brand new furniture or an heirloom piece that’s been in the family for generations, we, here at The Steam Team, are here to help you best care for it. On today’s blog, we’re going over a few quick ways you can freshen up your furniture.

Starting with Vacuuming

There’s a handy upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner that does wonders for cleaning your furniture! It can reach inside those nooks and crannies like nobody’s business. It can also reach underneath cushions and pillows for your convenience. You can easily remove dirt, dust, pet fur, and dander from your furniture. 

Moving onto Stain Removal 

Are there any unsightly stains or spots on your upholstery? Let’s remove them! In most cases, stains can be removed with the right cleaning solution and a little bit of patience and elbow grease. In worse cases, a professional may need to be called in, like The Steam Team. Steam cleaning is great for restoring your upholstered furniture to its former glory! 

Finishing by Steam Cleaning

Finally, consider steam cleaning your upholstery. A professional grade steam cleaning machine won’t harm your furniture, and it won’t use any chemicals to clean it. High pressurized water and hot, hot steam are all that’s needed in this process! Your furniture will look absolutely amazing after a good old fashioned steam cleaning, done by yours truly, The Steam Team. 

The Steam Team is your leading cleaning and restoration company in Austin, TX. We’ve been serving this beautiful city for over a decade now, and there’s no way anyone can stop us! So give us a call today. We’ll come out, take a good look at your upholstered furniture, and get to cleaning right away. You’ll barely believe our results! 

All About Our 24-Hour Damage Restoration Services

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Did you know we, here at The Steam Team, are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you and your family with water damage or fire damage restoration? Any kind of damage to your home can be detrimental in more ways than one, that’s why we want to be available at any time to help you immediately. Our technicians are expertly trained and use only the best equipment to begin restoration. Today, we want to share a little more of our process with you in case you find yourself facing a disaster.

The Process

When you reach out to The Steam Team to help restore your water-damaged home, our primary goal will be to “Preserve, protect and secure the property from further damage.” We’ll begin this by inspecting the home and creating a thorough assessment of the damages. Then we’ll utilize high-powered equipment to remove all water from the damaged property. When the water has been removed, The Steam Team technicians will apply antimicrobials throughout the home. These will deconstruct or suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms left behind from the water. 

When all of that has been done, our restoration team will move on to the drying process. Using professional dehumidifiers and other drying equipment, we’ll ensure that your home stays safe from the problems that can occur as a result of water damage (such as mold and mildew growth). When the cleanup and drying has all been finished, we’ll continue to monitor the drying and restoration process of the home.

Why The Steam Team?

The Steam Team isn’t quite the same as any other restoration service. For example; after the initial cleaning, we’ll be able to give you daily moisture readings and equipment adjustments to ensure that your home stays safe. We also give you quick and easy access to experienced, knowledgeable technicians. Last but not least, we have the appropriate manpower and equipment to maximize effectiveness and minimize your cost. Visit The Steam Team website for more information and the best carpet cleaners in Austin, Texas.

Does Your Hardwood Floor Need Refinishing?

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Hardwood floors look beautiful in almost any home, and they’re very easy to take care of as long as they have a strong, intact finish on them. But how can you tell when your hardwood floor needs to be refinished? And how will you have it refinished? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, The Steam Team is here to help.

Signs of a Damaged Finish

There are several signs that you need to be aware of that will tell you when it’s time to have your floor refinished. When the hardwood floor no longer had the sleek shine that it once had, this likely means that the finish has worn off, and a new one will need to be applied, otherwise your floor will be open to damage. Scratches on hardwood floors are common and don’t necessarily mean that the floor needs to be refinished, but if you notice that the scratches are deep enough that they penetrate the finish and leave the hardwood floor exposed, then it's time to have your floor refinished. The last sign to look out for is discoloration, like the floor turning darker or gray in some areas, or across the whole floor. If you see any of these signs, call in The Steam Team and our technicians will begin our professional hardwood floor refinishing process.

The Refinishing Process

When you call in The Steam Team, we’ll begin by inspecting the hardwood floor to find the most damaged areas and determine the right methods for repairing and refinishing your floor. Then we’ll move on to damage repair, filling in all cracks and scratches to prepare your hardwood for a full cleaning. The full cleaning and abrasion will leave your hardwood floor spotless and ready for propper refinishing. That’s when we’ll add the initial sealer coat of finish, wait for it to dry, and then apply the final coat of finish. Once your floor has been properly refinished, you’ll notice the difference right away and you will have added years of life to your hardwood floor! For more information, please visit The Steam Team website.

All You Need to Know About Mold

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Wherever there’s water, there’s a possibility for mold growth. Unfortunately, once mold spores start to grow, they’re extremely quick to spread and can endanger the stability of your home and your health. That’s why, here at The Steam Team, we want to arm you with the right knowledge so you can take the correct action at the first sign of mold. On today’s blog, we’re covering how it starts growing and how you can tackle it (and we can help).

The Growth of Mold

Mold only needs twenty four to forty eight hours to grow and spread. That’s just one more reason to call in the professionals for a little extra help. The more hands in the circle, the better! The best environment for mold to grow in is a dark, moist area- this is why it’s essential to have your home checked after water damage for mold.

How Mold Affects Your Health

Mold is dangerous to your health. You might’ve already guessed this. It can cause health issues such as asthma, sinus problems, or even skin infections! To protect the health of yourself and your family, contact the professionals immediately so they can begin the cleanup process. 

It Should Be Handled by the Pro’s

Mold is a serious issue that should always be handled by the professionals, especially if you don’t have any experience dealing with it. Fortunately, The Steam Team knows exactly what to do. You can count on us to come out to your home, inspect the situation, and begin the water extraction and mold remediation processes immediately. We won’t leave until your home is safe again! 

The Steam Team is a team of trained professionals in a wide variety of cleaning and restoration projects! Our group of experts has plenty of experience in mold remediation, as well as water damage cleanup and restoration! No matter how large your problem may feel, it’s not too much for The Steam Team. So go ahead; give us a call today! We’re available 24/7 to help you out! 

What's The Best Way To Fix Leaky Appliances?

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We’ve been working with water damage and leaky appliances for years here at The Steam Team, and we’ve learned a lot about these issues. One thing we’ve noticed about leaking appliances is that many homeowners don’t notice them until water damage has already occured, and oftentimes mold has already grown. Let’s talk about a better way to deal with your leaky appliances, and how The Steam Team can help.

Inspecting and Repairing Leaks

To make sure you don’t wait until water damage has already occurred to notice your leaky appliances, make sure you check on appliances that use water very often. Inspect things like water heaters, dishwashers, AC units and underneath sinks as much as you can. Any pipes that may burst or leak should also be checked on every once in a while. If you can catch the leak early, you could save yourself a whole lot of money and time. You can also hire a professional to inspect your appliances and pipes for you. Once you have noticed a leak in your appliance, whether it just happened or it has already caused damage, call in The Steam Team! Our professionals will use high-powered equipment and the right methods to repair the leak, extract any water, and even provide complete water damage restoration and structural drying. If there’s any mold damage, our technicians can handle that with our professional mold remediation process.

The Steam Team

There may be other companies or contractors that can provide leak repair and water damage cleanup, but none of them are quite like The Steam Team. We use only the most modern and powerful equipment for the jobs, we offer direct insurance billing and free onsite estimates, and our technicians are available to help you fix your leak or water damage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! For more information, please visit The Steam Team website.

3 Forgotten Areas to Clean Around the Home

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With Springtime just around the corner, we’re already thinking about Spring cleaning. Has it crossed your mind? Without diving too deep (because we’ll save that for a Spring cleaning blog), we wanted to give you a few areas to begin dusting before the deep clean a little later. Here at The Steam Team, we’re armed with our cleaners and ready to tackle any project you may throw at us. So, while we have plenty of tips for you here on our blog, don’t forget we can always help you out around the house!

Air Ducts

Air ducts are notorious for hoarding dust, dirt, dander, and other allergens. If you’re having trouble with your allergies this season (even indoors), then it may be time to check out your air ducts and have them professionally cleaned. You won’t regret it! And how often do you need to do this, anyway? Let’s just get it over with. 

Underneath Furniture

When was the last time you moved your couch and checked underneath for dust, dirt, and pet hair? It’s probably safe to say that this doesn’t happen very often. It may be a pain to physically move your furniture around to make sure everything is cleaned thoroughly, but we promise: the results are well worth the effort. 

Ceiling Fans

Try this: turn off your ceiling fan (because we know it runs almost constantly). Now, what do you see? Dust? More dust? So much dust you forgot what color the blades were? That’s okay. Ceiling fan blades can be steam cleaned! So after you’ve dusted, give The Steam Team a call; we’ll be able to reach those tight spots and give your fan the thorough clean that it deserves.

And there you have it, friends! Now, don’t forget: there are plenty of other dusty areas around your home or office, so don’t neglect those! And also don’t hesitate to call in The Steam Team, no matter what you need done around your home. We’re not just here for spring cleaning! We can help with cleanup and restoration, too! 

How To Clean Your HVAC System for Maximum Efficiency

The last thing you’re probably thinking about cleaning is your HVAC system. Typically, we rely on our HVAC systems for heating and cooling- not thinking about maintenance WE need to provide for it. However, cleaning your HVAC system regularly actually effects how it performs (i.e. how cool or warm your home is). Today, we’re exploring the different areas of your systems that need more attention and how that attention will, in turn, improve its efficiency!

Filter Changes

Most homeowners know to change the air filter every 3 months (or 90 days). Try not to get the cheapest brand, either, quality is important here. These filter changes make great opportunities to double check the area for anything out of the ordinary- additional debris or grime would be out of the ordinary.

Regular Maintenance and Cleaning

As the seasons change, differently allergens and debris are blown around, posing dangers for our HVAC systems and our bodies. It’s important to keep a close eye on your HVAC system during these changes, as additional debris getting stuck in the outdoor unit or extra dirt and dust build up indoors can affect the quality of air throughout your home.

Hard to Reach Places

HVAC systems are not the easiest places to clean. Those hard-to-reach places are the areas that accumulate enough dirt, dust, and other grime to spread throughout the entire house (for obvious reasons)! It’s important to focus on these areas, though, because otherwise, you’ll find yourself trying to reach through the air ducts to clean out more grime. If you’re having trouble, don’t hesitate to give the professionals a call.

Call the Professionals

The Steam Team is the perfect team of experts for the job! Our group of knowledgeable, hardworking individuals can come out, inspect your HVAC system, and have it clean in no time flat! Just give us a call today! 

How The Steam Team Handles Pesky Pet Odors

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We love our pets, but sometimes they can become a drain on our finances, especially if they aren’t properly potty trained and they leave urine stains on the carpet or furniture. You might be spending lots of money over and over to buy products advertised to clean up the stains and eliminate the odor, or maybe you have to remove the furniture from your home entirely to get rid of the odor. Here at The Steam Team, we have another solution. Our professional technicians will eliminate the stain and the odor, and you won’t have to get rid of your carpet or furniture.

Eliminating Stains and Odor Treatment

First and foremost, when it comes to eliminating stains, it's important to do so as soon as possible, while the stain is still fresh. If you wait, it will become much harder to eliminate the stain and the odor that comes with it. But if you can’t take care of it quick enough, our technicians will help

When our technicians arrive at your home, they’ll start by inspecting the carpet or furniture to find the stained and odor-filled areas and determine the best method. We have several different solutions for different kinds of stains and odors on different materials, so we’ll be able to fix your pet odor problem no matter where it is. In extreme cases when it comes to carpet, the carpet, padding and even subfloor may need to be removed to eliminate the odor.

Our Professional Method

Here’s our complete, professional stain and odor removal method at The Steam Team:

(Depending on the situation, some steps may be left out)

• Pulling up the carpet.

• Removing the stained padding.

• Cleaning the back of the carpet.

• Using specialized enzyme treatment on the floor.

• Using an odor barrier to seal the floor.

• Applying enzyme treatment to the back of the carpet.

• Installing new tack strip.

• Installing new padding.

• Re-installing carpet.

• Completely cleaning carpet.

• Topically apply enzyme treatment.

For more information, please visit The Steam Team website.

The Dangers of Dirty Air In The Workplace

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Any good business owner should want things to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible in the workplace, while ensuring good conditions for the workers and earning maximum profit. Let’s talk about how dirty air in the workplace can be disastrous for all of these goals. And then we’ll discuss what you can do to fix the problem if your air systems are putting out dirty air in your business or the business you work in.

Examining The Dangers

If you own a business or work in one and you suspect that the air ducts may not have been cleaned in a long while, it’s important to understand exactly what that means. Air ducts that pump out dirty air can have very negative effects on employees, customers/clients or anyone else in the building. Dust and debris that re-enter the air may cause allergies or respiratory issues, or greatly worsen symptoms for people who already have respiratory issues. Mold growth in the air ducts can be even worse, causing even more severe symptoms of allergy and respiratory issues, creating a work environment that won’t be healthy for anyone. If you own a building or work in a building where you suspect that this is happening, hire professionals to clean the air ducts as soon as possible

Aside from the clear negative effects that it can have on people in the building, dirty air ducts can also have negative effects on the finances of the business owner, since the build up in dirt and debris can actually cause the HVAC system to work harder, raising energy costs. So if you want to keep the people in your business safe, and help save yourself on energy costs, it’s time to hire professionals.

Who Can Help?

Call in The Steam Team professional cleaning company to help clean your air duct systems! We’ll use only the best equipment and methods to get the job done right, and we’ll even use bactericides and fungicides at the end of the cleaning process to make sure your air is safe from any harmful bacteria or fungus growth. For more information, please visit The Steam Team website.