Disinfecting Services FAQ

Frequently Asked Disinfecting Services Questions

What is a disinfectant?

Disinfectants are chemical substances (artificial or natural) that are capable of eliminating or neutralizing infectious contaminants like viruses and bacteria. Disinfectants are applied to prevent dangerous microorganisms from spreading diseases in public environments.

Where can an electrostatic sprayer be used for disinfecting?

Electrostatic disinfectant spraying machines can be used almost anywhere: homes, cars, gyms, schools, restaurants, stores, office buildings, and more.

Is disinfectant fogging effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a virus that can be spread via contaminated air and surface. Fogging with a hospital-grade disinfectant kills COVID-19 on surfaces and in the air. Disinfectant fogging can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Does K&M provide disinfecting services to businesses and local governments?

Yes. K&M offers both residential disinfecting services for Austin area homes and apartments and commercial disinfecting services for Greater Austin businesses and public institutions.

Does K&M hire employees or do they use contractors to perform disinfecting services?

Every person representing K&M Steam Cleaning at your home is an employee of K&M. Our employees arrive in company vehicles, wearing a K&M Steam Cleaning uniform. K&M does not hire independent contractors.

Are your disinfectant products safe for children and pets?

Yes, we take great pride in making sure all of the products we use are pet and baby-safe. Over the decades we have been in business, there has been constant change in the best cleaning products available. We have changed our standard cleaning solutions as better products were invented and became available. The one constant amidst all that change: We always choose to continue to use a nonabrasive, water-based product in your home.

Is K&M Steam Cleaning insured and bonded?

Yes, our disinfectant application specialists are all insured and bonded. If you have any questions regarding our insurance, please call our office.

Cleaning Travis, Williamson, Burnet, Bastrop, and Hays Counties

K&M serves homes and businesses in Austin, Barton Creek, Bastrop, Bee Cave, Briarcliff, Buda, Cedar Creek, Cedar Park, Del Valle, Downtown, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, East Austin, Elgin, Georgetown, Hutto, Jarrell, Jollyville, Jonestown, Kyle, Lakeway, Lago Vista, Leander, Liberty Hill, Manor, Manchaca, North Austin, Oak Hill, Onion Creek, Pflugerville, Point Venture, Rollingwood, Round Rock, San Leanna, Spicewood, Steiner Ranch, South Austin, Sun City, Sunset Valley, Taylor, Volente, and West Lake Hills.