If Your Kitchen Floors Could Talk, They Would BEG You to Follow This Cleaning Routine
How to Clean Your Kitchen Floors: Hardwood, Vinyl or Tile & Grout Your kitchen floor has seen things.Spills. Crumbs. Sticky footprints. That one drop of something you wiped up… mostly. You’re already doing a lot, and we truly don’t want to add anything else to your plate.So, here’s our efficient, not-doing-more-than-necessary clean routine for your kitchen. Book Your Deep Clean The Daily Reset (Two Minutes. Max.) A little daily maintenance goes a long way. The Weekly Clean There’s three main surface types you’re likely working with: hardwood, tile & grout or vinyl floor. But really, you just want to maintain and clean the floor. We’ve got you. What to do: Keep it in check: When It’s Time for the Real Reset We love a good clean routine, but the DIY portion of this list doesn’t reach the deep-down stuff. A deep clean flushes out embedded dirt, removes buildup completely and restores how your floors actually feel. That’s where we come in. Our pro cleaning goes deep into the pores, removing up to 96% of allergens and buildup your regular routine leaves behind. No residue. No guesswork. No “why does it still look dull?” Let’s get you back to clean. You keep up with the routine. We’ll handle the rest. Book Your Deep Clean
Blog 3Your Foyer Sees the Dirtiest Foot Traffic in Your House—Here’s How to Take Care of It
It starts at the door. Every step in, every step out. Shoes, paws, backpacks, groceries, the kid who somehow found mud on a sunny day. Even if you take your shoes off right away, dirt somehow still makes its way in. Your foyer does a wonderful job of welcoming people into your house. But that also means it sees some things. Like, the things we just listed above. At the same time, you’ve got a lot going on, and you don’t need more. So, here’s a quick routine that will keep your foyer looking amazing without adding to your workload. Let’s get started! The 5-Minute Entryway Reset (That Actually Works) It’s quick, it’s easy. It’s just enough to keep things fresh until you need a deep clean. 1. Shake it out (literally)Give your entry rug a quick shake on your front porch or vacuum every couple days. It’s catching more than you think, helping to protect the floor under it. 2. Quick sweep or dry mopDirt loves to hang out right where the door opens. A fast sweep with a broom or mop pad keeps it in check. 3. Spot check the obviousWet footprint? Small spill? Let’s take care of it quickly before it starts to glue itself to your floor. That’s it. No deep scrub. No weekend lost. When It’s Time to Go Deeper Your quick routine keeps things under control temporarily. Our job is to reset it completely. No guesswork. No extra effort on your end. Why the Entryway Gets So… Extra Your foyer sees everything first. And no matter your floor type, it doesn’t just sit there. It settles in. You’re maintaining it like a hero, but over time, buildup wins. That’s where we come in. Let’s give your entryway a fresh start. And make every step into your home feel a little lighter.
Stanley Steemer Household Cleaner Roundup
Professional-Grade Cleaning Solutions for Your Home Between kids, pets, and clumsiness, spills are bound to happen. And when they do, it likely won’t be at a convenient time for you. Fortunately, if you act quickly enough with the right household cleaning supplies to properly spot-treat the spill, you’ll likely ward off any permanent damage to whatever surface falls victim. Not that long ago, my dog knocked a mug of coffee off the side table, spilling it onto our cream-colored rug. This was mere moments before we were supposed to leave to spend the weekend with my family for Christmas. My saving grace? Stanley Steemer Spot Remover. Treating the spot was quick and easy, and our rug looked as good as new within minutes. Stanley Steemer Spot Remover is just one of Stanley Steemer’s retail products designed for safe and effective maintenance cleaning and spot treatment. The lineup includes a neutral cleaner for hardwood, a neutral tile and grout cleaner, a carpet and upholstery spot remover, an odor remover, and a red wine spot remover. No matter where your spill is or what type, our retail cleaners have you covered. Of course, there’s no substitute for professional cleanings, but the early steps you take to mitigate damage can mean the difference between a removable spot and a permanent stain. In this way, these maintenance cleaners are a crucial part of your cleaning arsenal. Keep reading to learn more about how these household cleaning products work and when to use them on what surface! Overview of Stanley Steemer Household Cleaners Each of our retail products is specifically formulated to be effective against certain contaminants or on certain surfaces, but they all share some important similarities. First, our products all use gentle or neutral ingredients. Harsh chemicals can damage sealants and fibers that are important to the health of your surfaces, so we found a way to make our cleaners highly effective against dirt and other contaminants without the use of these damaging ingredients. These gentle ingredients are also safe for use around children and pets. Each product is also relatively simple to use, with easy-to-follow instructions printed on the back of the bottle for your reference. To get the most out of the cleaner, be sure to follow the instructions as closely as possible. For extra guidance, check out our deep dive product blogs, such as: Stanley Steemer Household Cleaners Stanley Steemer Spot Remover Stanley Steemer Spot Remover is designed to tackle stubborn spots on your upholstery, carpet, and area rugs. It’s effective across a number of spots, such as pet messes, makeup, coffee, juices, food spills, and more. Although a big part of its effectiveness involves preventing discoloration, the spot remover also fights harmful bacteria at the surface of your couch, carpet, or rug and keeps you and your family safe. It’s important to remember that discoloration can return if no professional cleaning follows the spot-cleaning on a regular yearly cadence. This is because some contaminants will still exist deep in the fibers of your rug, carpet, or couch and can only be removed by a hot water extraction. You can limit how many contaminants remain deep in the fibers by spot cleaning ASAP after a spill and carefully blotting the spot to avoid pushing the contaminants further into the fibers via scrubbing. Stanley Steemer Odor Out Plus Stanley Steemer Odor Out Plus is meant to be a companion for Stanley Steemer Spot Remover. It specifically targets the odor-causing bacteria that accompany spills on carpets, rugs, and upholstery, masking the odor until it’s time for a professional cleaning. The cleaner masks odors via enzymes that encapsulate odor-causing bacteria to prevent them from reproducing more bacteria or off-gassing bad smells into your home. In this way, Odor Out is an enzyme cleaner that deals with odors at the source, allowing you to avoid unpleasant smells in between cleanings. Of course, depending on how quickly you can spot-treat the spill, you may need the extra power of professional cleaning to rid your couch or carpet of the smell. In that case, just give us a call, and we’ll be at your door with our truck-mounted hot water extraction tools and our professional-strength odor treatments. Stanley Steemer Red Wine Remover Stanley Steemer Red Wine Spot Remover is formulated to tackle some of the most stubborn stains from spills involving red wine, tea, and berries. Hydrogen peroxide in the red wine spot remover breaks down the color and dissolves it so that it can be cleaned away, saving you hours of scrubbing. Simply blot the excessive liquid with a white towel, then apply the solution without saturating the fabric. Use a brush to agitate the fabric and wait five or ten minutes before rinsing with water and blotting dry. P.S. Please never scrub a spot like this, as it will only make the spot worse and force the contaminants further down into the fibers, where it will be much harder to get them out. Stanley Steemer Neutral Tile and Grout Cleaner Stanley Steemer Neutral Tile and Grout Cleaner is formulated to be your go-to for everyday tile and grout cleanings. With a neutral pH, the ingredients won’t damage the sealant on your floor, but they will remove dirt and grime from the surface, helping to prevent discoloration and scratches. This also keeps unhealthy contaminants from building up as quickly in the pores of your tile and grout. In turn, this helps you avoid extra professional cleanings and extends the life of your floor. Note that this cleaner is a concentrate, which means you’ll need to dilute it prior to use for the best results. For tougher spots, you can increase the proportion of the solution according to the instructions on the bottle. Stanley Steemer Hardwood Floor Cleaner Last but not least, we have Stanley Steemer Hardwood Floor Cleaner. This cleaner is another gentle solution for everyday maintenance that works well on luxury vinyl plank, real hardwood, and laminate flooring. The gentle ingredients ensure that no sealant
Is Your Couch Making You Sneeze?
There’s nothing better than sinking into your couch at the end of a long day…unless that blissful moment turns into a sneezing fit. So, what’s behind this betrayal of comfort? A few usual suspects: dust, pet hair and dander, and seasonal allergens. Yep, your couch is basically a sponge for all of it. Over time, these irritants settle deep into the fibers where your vacuum can’t reach. The good news? Professional upholstery cleaning goes in after them, flushing out contaminants and leaving your couch the cozy retreat it’s meant to be. Some people call it “doing the heavy lifting.” We just call it Tuesday. How Does All That Stuff End Up on My Couch? Glad you asked. Let’s break it down season by season for California Location: Fall in California Cooler temps, football, pumpkin spice everything—we love it all. But those open-window days? They invite pollen inside, where it happily hitches a ride on your couch and carpet. And if it doesn’t land there first, your air ducts will gladly deliver it later. Winter in California Windows are shut, pets are cuddled close and everyone’s hanging out indoors. Which also means dust and dander are hanging out indoors. That festive sneeze you’re stifling? Probably not from the mistletoe. Spring in California We finally fling the windows wide open—only to let in peak pollen season. Don’t worry, you don’t have to hermit your way through spring. Just schedule a post-season cleaning and breathe easier. Summer in California When the heat cranks up, your couch becomes the go-to spot for movie marathons, iced tea breaks and escaping the sun. But with the air conditioner running nonstop, dust and allergens just keep recirculating indoors. Between pet fur, pollen that sneaks in on your clothes and tracked-in grass, your couch is hosting more allergens than guests. The Reset Button for Your Allergies (and Your Couch) in California Every season adds its own layer to your couch—fall pollen, winter dust, spring blooms, summer messes. We clear it all out. With our professional hot water extraction, allergens and irritants don’t stand a chance. Think of us as your year-round reset button. Whenever life (or the seasons) pile on, we’re here to bring your couch back to fresh, comfortable and as sneeze-free as possible.
Keep Your Home Fresh All Year with the Stanley Steemer Whole Home Deep Clean Routine
The New Year is here, and so are the resolutions. While everyone else is committing to kale smoothies and 6 a.m. workouts, may we suggest a resolution that has you doing…less? One that leaves your home deep cleaned, your air fresher and your to-do list shorter. Introducing: The Whole Home Deep Clean Routine. A month-by-month plan that tackles the hidden dirt, grime and allergens that build up all year long. Of course, we can customize your clean routine based on your home and lifestyle, but here’s our recommended, optimized, calendarized approach to keeping things fresh. The New Year Is Here January: New year, new clean slate. This is the month to map out your cleaning game plan.Whether it’s one deep clean or a year-long schedule, early booking gets you the best dates, and the best feeling of starting fresh. Ready to get that deep cleaned home feeling started? Book Now Spring Cleaning February-April: Late-winter to early-spring is the perfect timeframe to deep clean your floors and your furniture. Whether you have luxury vinyl tile (LVT) floors, carpet, area rugs, hardwood or all the above, our expert techs will know your flooring type and provide a deep clean that removes the hidden germs and dirt that accumulates all winter. We lift away deeply embedded dirt, oils and allergens hiding in your flooring, leaving behind nothing but floors that are cleaner, safer and more comfortable. Allergy Season May: That first tingling feeling in your nose is a sign. Allergy season is here, but you can be prepared with our air duct cleaning. While most of us are ready to welcome the warmer air that spring brings, there’s something else hiding in the air that also makes its way into your home: allergens. Dust and allergens essentially take up residence in your home’s air ducts, which can make breathing less than pleasant during allergy season. Our air duct deep cleaning process will have you breathing easy. We remove the built-up dust, allergens and contaminants, helping to create a cleaner, healthier indoor environment for the spring allergy season and beyond. Summer’s High Traffic Season June-July: Summer is here, and the kids are home. We repeat: THE KIDS ARE HOME. Doors and windows are open. Dogs are tracking. Spills are happening. Shoes are bringing things from the outdoors to the indoors and directly onto your floors. With all the extra foot traffic, it’s the perfect time to fully refresh your area rugs and floors with a deep cleaning. Our whole home deep clean routine always has your back. Back-to-school Laundry Season August: Just like that, it’s back to school season, which also means laundry season. Getting everyone ready for the big first day means a lot of washing and drying. Do yourself a favor. Let us clean your dryer vent by removing hidden lint and buildup. You’ll spend less time waiting for clothes to dry and have more time to savor the end of summer. Fall Prep for Holiday Hosting Season September-November: The fall season means it’s time to settle back into the house and start prepping for holiday hosting. There’s no need to stress, just let us handle the mess. With a deep cleaning of your floors and your furniture, you’ll be ready to host all the planned parties and impromptu get-togethers. Even if you need last-minute help, we offer SAME-DAY service. Let’s get the deep cleaning party started.
Beat Seasonal Depression with a Deep Clean
With the holidays in the rearview, January and February are some of the darkest and coldest months of the year for much of the US. For those working corporate jobs, this can mean you barely see the sun each day. You get to work before the sun goes up and leave after the sun has set. To compound the issue, some offices don’t have windows. The lack of sunlight and natural vitamin D can lead to symptoms of seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), even in the most avid vitamin D takers, such as myself. Let’s face it: this time of year is tough for many of us. But that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing we can do to make it a little more bearable. Taking a walk, keeping your space clean, and making time for work breaks to look out a window can help you stay a little more positive. When it comes to keeping your space clean, most people tend to avoid professional cleanings in winter for fear that the dirt and grime from winter will invade their homes again too quickly. We understand this concern, but there are some areas we consider pretty safe to clean during the winter. And you may find that this cleaning gives you a little boost of serotonin to help your mood stay more positive. Keep reading to see which surfaces make our “safe to clean in winter” list and why they make the cut! Is It Worth It to Professionally Clean Your Home in the Winter? Before we talk about which surfaces are good for a winter clean, let’s talk about why you would clean these surfaces during this time in the first place. Indoor air quality is important to your health at any time of year, but it’s especially true when other factors, such as lack of sunlight, come into play in the winter months. In fact, it’s been proven that poor indoor air quality can negatively affect your mental health, causing symptoms like headaches and lack of energy. These are also popular symptoms of seasonal depression. In this way, keeping your air ducts clean will not only help you pinpoint the source of your symptoms but will also reduce your exposure to contaminants, which will likely be helpful for your mental health. The state of your floors and upholstery can also affect indoor air quality and your mood, as whatever is on your surfaces eventually gets swept up into the air ducts, further circulating contaminants. Ultimately, having a clean home tends to be linked to mental health improvements by reducing the chaos your brain takes in. In my own experience, it can seem like dirt and grime are everywhere in the winter months, and with the lack of sunlight, it often feels like the walls are closing in a bit. I always feel so much better after cleaning and having the space refreshed. One additional fringe benefit of cleaning this time of year is that it allows you to spread out your cleanings over a longer period of time so you don’t have to drop as much money at once in the spring and fall. What to Deep Clean in Winter So, what are the best things to have professionally cleaned during winter? Upholstery Upholstered furniture is a good place to start, especially if the furniture is situated far from where dirty shoes and pets come into the house. Usually, it’s pretty unlikely that dirty pets and shoes would touch upholstered dining room furniture, so this is an especially great thing to clean in the winter. Similarly, your mattress is likely protected by mattress pads, sheet sets, and comforters, so even if you wear shoes on your bed, the time of year shouldn’t make a difference in cleaning. Area Rugs If you have area rugs that are further into the house and don’t take as much of a beating, you could also have those specific rugs cleaned, no matter the season. Tile and Grout Tile and grout in your bathroom shower or kitchen backsplash shouldn’t see any extra dirty foot traffic during the winter, making it another good thing to have cleaned during the winter for a little spruce. On the other hand, your tile and grout flooring could see a bit more winter dirt, but this will largely depend on whether or not you wear your shoes in the house. Air Ducts Our top recommendation for your air ducts, outside of having them cleaned professionally every 3-5 years, is to install an in-duct air purifier. A build-up in your ducts is inevitable over time, but you can fight the contaminants that fester and become larger irritants in winter by having something in your ducts continually working against contaminant growth. Stanley Steemer has an in-duct air purifier, Restore, that will effectively fight those harmful compounds. It uses a carbon matrix that traps the compounds so that the UV light can break down the contaminants, leaving only water vapor and carbon dioxide to go back into your system. All Flooring Finally, if you’re a “shoes off at the door” family, it’s probably also safe to have most of your floors cleaned. The majority of the salt and grime you bring inside will stay by your front door or in the first room, whereas the other rooms can be refreshed whenever you want.