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Tips for Keeping Your Tile and Grout Stain-Free and Clean

Porous grout and tile floors and walls are notorious for catching and holding dirt.  Once dirty, trying to clean them can be an exercise in futility and cause hours of pain and frustration.  There are, however, a few relatively easy ways to clean these kitchen and bathroom nightmares.

First off, think about your car.  Do you simply smear the dust, bug guts and tar around and then proudly drive off?  Probably not, but hey I’m not you.  Maybe you have an uncommon aesthetic sense.  If, though, you share a common sensibility of what is clean and what isn’t, the same ideas about car washing can work for tile and grout.  When you wash the tile and grout, remember, rinse it off and most importantly, dry it off. 

Rinsing gets the loosened dirt particles from washing off and away from the surface.  Except for purified water, minerals are found in all water and minerals leave a stain.  As it would be quite expensive to clean with distilled water, it is advisable to dry the water off the surface.  Drying will prevent water stains and will remove the particles that rinsing didn’t get.  Wet surfaces grab every bit of dust and dirt in the air.  After washing your tile floor, wipe it with a pristine white towel and look at the dirt on the towel.  So-called “no-rinse” cleaners don’t do a good job on tile and grout.  You have to rinse the dirt and debris off and away, and you absolutely must dry it after.

Sometimes, though, you need professionals.  We at Steam Express specialize in all kinds of cleaning from commercial carpet cleaning to tile and grout.  We do carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning, upholstery cleaning and water damage restoration.  We use organic, environmentally friendly green techniques and products, and guarantee our customers’ satisfaction.  We serve the Houston, Katy, Pearland, Sugar Land and The Woodlands regions of Texas.  Give us a try!  Visit us at Steam-Express.com.

Red Wine Stains? Have No Fear

This video has great tips on how to remove red wine stains. These tips can be very useful if there is ever a spill. Remember try to act as fast as possible!

Unfortunately, sometimes the job is too big to do on your own.  In those cases, call the experts at Steam Express for all your professional cleaning needs.

How Proper Carpet Maintenance Can Save Money in the Longrun

With the economy in the shape it is in, saving money is a constant concern.  One fantastic way to save money is right under our feet: our carpets.  A properly maintained carpet will last far longer than a carpet that is not maintained, allowing you to avoid a costly carpet replacement.  A maintained carpet will also enhance the look of a room, and help prevent asthma flare ups.  So what are some ways to maintain the look and feel of your carpet?

• Proper vacuuming is the first step.  Some manufacturers recommend vacuuming once per week per person in the house, however, vacuuming merely as often as possible is suggested by most experts.  80% of all soil tracked into a house is dry, and carpet cleaning with your vacuum is the best way to eliminate it.
• Avoid liquid carpet shampoos.  It is nearly impossible to remove all the shampoo, and the residue left behind will act like a magnet for the dirt and oil on the bottom of your shoes.  Carpet cleaning is tough enough without adding an obstacle.  Instead, use dry carpet cleaners, which are available most anywhere that sells vacuum cleaners.
• Having your carpet professionally cleaned every 8-12 months is another very important way to extend the life of your carpet.  Professional carpet cleaning will extract dirt, dander, and other harmful particles embedded deep in your carpet.  Professionaly carpet cleaning will also remove stains in high traffic areas and deodorize to remove bad odors. At Steam Express, our experienced technicians provide top-notch professional carpet cleaning services, which includes advanced pet odor removal treatment, disinfectant and sanitizer treatment, carpet Teflon protector, deodorizer and more!  Learn more about our signature carpet cleaning process. Steam Express also provides professional air duct cleaning, upholstery cleaning and are there for you when you need water damage restoration.

For more information, give us a call at 281.528.4909, or visit us on the web at www.steam-express.com.  Our professional staff is more than happy to answer your questions and make recommendations for keeping your home looking its best.

Why is it important to clean my air and dryer ducts? Check out these helpful tips

What is the most frequently cleaned area of your house? You probably clean countertops and vacuum floors and carpets the most. This is true for almost everyone. Now, what areas of your house is the least frequently cleaned? The answer is probably your air and dryer ducts. Unfortunately, this is also true for almost everyone. In fact, some homeowners move in to a home, live there for 10 or more years, and then move out without having ever cleaned the air or dryer ducts.

In this video from the eHow network, professional house cleaner Rachel Yatuzis explains why cleaning your air and dryer ducts is necessary. If you’ve ever wondered about cleaning air ducts, you should watch this video to learn more.

At Steam Express, we have the experienced technicians to provide you with a professional air duct cleaning.  Learn more at Steam Express. 

Restoring a Home After Floods or Fire

If your home has just been devastated by a flood or fire, you have far more on your mind than the impending restoration project.  While natural disasters are rare, floods from plumbing leaks and fires from electrical surges are far more common.  If you are unlucky enough to experience flood or fire damage, following a few simple tips can save you money and aggravation.

• First, don’t let water or fire damage sit longer than you have to.  Water and fire damage may weaken the structural integrity of your home in different ways, but make no mistake; the longer you let damage stick around without repair, the more the damage will spread.  The sooner you begin water damage restoration and fire damage repair, the cheaper it will be.
• Second, only deal with licensed, insured, reputable contractors.  When you need emergency water damage restoration including professional carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning, your primary concern should be that the job is done thoroughly and correctly.  Contractors who don’t meet these three requirements (licensed, insured and reputable) are more likely to do shoddy work, and the problems caused by poor workmanship aren’t always immediately apparent. 
• Lastly, be sure to clean your home thoroughly after a flood or fire.  Mold, soot and smoke odor may permeate your home if not cleaned thoroughly, which can cause unsightly stains at best, and asthma and other long-term respiratory problems at worst.  In some extreme cases, breathing toxic mold spores can lead to death.  Most restoration contractors can take care of this for you, but where your long-term health is concerned, what matters is that it gets done correctly.

Steam Express has been serving Texas for 10 years, and we offer 24/7 emergency flood response.  We are bonded, licensed and insured in the state of Texas, and provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  We also deal in air duct cleaning, upholstery cleaning and carpet cleaning.  Steam Express can help make your home healthy and safe for you and your family.  We are happy to answer any questions you have, and can be reached at (877) 733-3434 on the web at Steam-Express.com.