Professional Tips on Caring For Your Carpet

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For many homeowners who don’t want to deal with the difficulties of tile or hardwood flooring, carpet is an excellent choice. It's also safer for children and the elderly, and a clean carpet can be a gorgeous sight. However, a carpet that is not properly maintained and cleaned can easily become a problem. If you follow these tips from The Steam Team, keeping your carpet looking clean and soft can be simple and easy.

How To Prevent Stains

Nothing ruins a good carpet like a stain, and sometimes one small spill is all it takes. Here is some helpful advice to avoid staining your beloved carpet:

• Train your pets well to avoid them urinating on the carpet. 

• Make use of rugs in areas of the carpet where spills are common, such as underneath the dining room table.

• Remove your shoes when entering the home. 

Avoid These Mistakes

You might think cleaning a carpet is easy, and it can be! But many homeowners make mistakes that only worsen their carpet, here are some common pitfalls to avoid:

• Using carpet powders. Carpet powders are advertised as easy ways to eliminate unwanted scents from carpets, but these powders can leave residue in the carpet and do damage over time.

• Rubbing stains. Rather than rubbing, dab and press on stains to remove them from your carpet. Rubbing stains will only push them deeper into the carpet.

Proper Carpet Care

Nothing is more important to the cleanliness of your carpet than well.. Cleaning it! Here are the proper ways to regularly clean your carpet:

• Vacuum with baking soda. Vacuuming regularly will help keep dirt and debris out of your carpet. Adding baking soda before vacuuming will help remove odors.

• Remove stains immediately. Any stain left unattended, even for a short while, will sink deeper into the carpet.

Call in the professionals. Even with all other methods in this article properly utilized, it’s good to occasionally have your carpet professionally cleaned to keep it looking its best. This is why The Steam Team offers professional carpet cleaning. Call The Steam Team for your carpet cleaning needs today!

5 Reasons You Need Professional Fire Damage Restoration

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If a fire has occurred in your home or business and the firefighters have just finished putting it out, you’ll need to have it professionally cleaned and restored, and you’ll probably need it very quickly. You might be thinking you can go in and handle the job yourself, but here are 5 things you should know about if you’re thinking of attempting this.

Immediate Dangers

If you enter a fire-damaged property, there’s likely still smoke in the air inside the building. By entering, you’re putting yourself at risk of irritation to the eyes, throat and nose, and possibly nausea due to the odor of the smoke.

Dangers in the Long-Term

By exposing yourself to smoke inside the property, you could potentially increase your chances of negative long term effects like developing cardiovascular diseases. It's important to know what’s at risk when inhaling smoke.

Hazardous Chemicals

What makes the smoke even more dangerous is that you may not know the source. In many homes, there are cleaning products or other harsh chemicals that could have combusted during the fire or mixed in such a way that they become toxic to inhale.

Vulnerable Immune Systems

Anyone with a weakened immune system such as infants, children or the elderly are at even higher risk of having negative reactions to smoke and soot. Keep anyone with a weakened immune system far away from the property in the aftermath of a fire.

Carbon Monoxide

And perhaps the most immediate and obvious threat, if you enter the property and it's filled with smoke, you could suffer from a lack of oxygen and experience carbon monoxide poisoning, which could cause you to pass out.

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But none of these dangers will be a problem for you or your family at all if you call in The Steam Team! Our professional technicians are trained and given the right equipment to enter these fire-damaged properties and completely clean and restore them. For more information about our cleaning services, please visit The Steam Team website.

Is it Time to clean your flooring Austin, Texas?

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This summer, why not do something new, change something up, and refresh your home or backyard? Summertime is the perfect excuse to stain your concrete patio. Guests will love the new look, and so will you! Do you know about concrete staining? Let’s discuss the subject, and you can decide whether or not you want to spruce up that party section in your backyard!

Here are 3 reasons as to why you should consider staining your concrete:

# 1: It’s an Easy Way to Achieve a New Look

Concrete staining is an all-too-easy way to achieve a new look for your flooring. Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, it’s a simple process to apply. Simply sand down the concrete, and apply the stain. Professionals can do the job if you want to avoid mistakes- which we recommend. But it is certainly possible to do it yourself, and we’ll discuss that later.

# 2: Concrete Staining Refreshes Your Whole Backyard

Tired of that dull, grey patio space? We don’t blame you! Apply a concrete stain and you won’t regret it- your backyard will look fabulous and feel brand new. Because your patio is subject to the weather, applying a sealant is a great idea. It’ll help the stain to last longer!

# 3: Concrete Staining Could be a Fun DIY Project

It’s possible to do it yourself, you just have to have the right tools and know what you’re doing. If the concrete is worn or uneven, sanding may be necessary and this can be tough on your body. When you apply the stain, if you’re dissatisfied with the color, you can simply layer the stain until you find what you’re looking for.

Though you could certainly DIY this project, calling in the professionals is also an option. Don’t hesitate to contact The Steam Team for a job well done! The best cleaning in Austin is at 9901 Burnet Rd. Austin Texas 78758 or call at 512-451-8326 today!

Indoor vs Outdoor Air: Which is More Polluted?

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It may be difficult to believe that the air you breathe indoors may be more polluted than the air you’d encounter outdoors. This fact is absurd, and only grows more unsettling as we consider that the amount of time we spend indoors versus outdoors is only increasing. All of this may leave us wondering where we can escape to, or at least what can be done to increase air quality. But first, let’s take a glance at a handful of causes to these indoor air pollutants!

What’s Polluting Indoor Air?

1. Tobacco Smoke

Tobacco smoke is a major pollutant, and its second hand smoke lingers in the air far longer, only to settle onto every surface present.  

2. Mold

Mold grows in lickity split and spreads even more rapidly. If you notice a mold issue in your home you’ll need to act quickly! It’s a good idea to call in a professional cleaning and restoration service to ensure that your home is thoroughly treated.

3. Poor Ventilation

Inadequate ventilation is one of the most common causes of indoor pollution. This also explains why you may feel worse in humid climates, or in the winter when the air conditioning isn’t running as frequently. Be sure to properly ventilate your home by utilizing kitchen fans or other exhaust fans, air conditioning units, ceiling fans, etc.

What Can Be Done?

Indoor pollutants can put our health at risk by causing irritated mucous membranes in our eyes, nose, or throat, and an array of other medical conditions. Symptoms are often masked by colds, flus, and other illnesses.  The best thing you can do for indoor pollutants is to eliminate the source(s), and thoroughly ventilate your home.

For a professional touch, consider hiring The Steam Team to thoroughly clean your home and reduce indoor air pollutants!. In no time at all, we’ll have your home looking and feeling pristine and, most importantly, healthy.