# THE STEAM GUYS

**Trade:** House Cleaning · **Address:** 15 Shank Painter Rd, Provincetown, MA 02657 · **Phone:** (774) 208-8383 · **Website:** https://www.steamguysptown.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 33 reviews across 5 sources.
97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Provincetown's The Steam Guys built its business around the Outer Cape's rental economy - turning over condos, cottages and vacation rentals for owners who can't be there themselves. Working out of a Shank Painter Road base, the company says it has covered Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet for about a decade, running house cleaning, carpet and upholstery steam cleaning, and car detailing side by side. Its Google page carries 44 ratings averaging 4.9, with a review history running from 2021 to now.

Recent reviews keep returning to the same two names: Jordan and Ivan, described this year as the crew that keeps a rental "sharp and ready for guests" between turnovers. That kind of standing relationship shows up throughout the years - in a 2025 review, one owner who checked around Provincetown before choosing The Steam Guys in 2019 wrote the team is someone they "can always count on... to work with us on any problems that come up," and another 2025 review describes six straight years turning over the same condo. The steam-cleaning side has its own specific wins: this year, three worn couches and a staircase came back looking new before renters arrived, and a 2023 review credits the crew with clearing five years of grime from a retail space in a single day. Car interiors get the same treatment - 2022 and 2024 reviews both describe vehicles detailed to look like the day they were bought. Pricing draws its own mentions too: a recent review highlights an estimate that held with "no extra charges, no upsells, and no surprises," and a 2022 review called the company more reasonable than a competitor in Wellfleet.

The one sour note is older: a 2021 review from an innkeeper describes a turnover-cleaning arrangement that fell apart before it started - a late arrival, no crew that day, and the company backing out over a last-minute schedule change, with keys left in a mailbox. Nothing since has repeated that pattern. The company's own site also claims an "IIRC certified" crew for the steam-cleaning work, a credential that can't be verified from outside.

For a seasonal landlord who needs someone dependable for weekly or turnover cleaning between guests, this is the shop the reviews point to - just confirm how they handle last-minute schedule changes up front, since that's exactly where the one bad account went wrong.

**Strengths:**
- Long-tenured rental clients — owners describe multi-year, even 6-year turnover relationships
- Steam-cleaning revivals — worn couches, carpets and grimy floors brought back
- Price certainty — reviewers say quotes held with no upsells
- Car detailing praised — interiors and exteriors called like-new

**Concerns:**
- Inn turnover fell through — 2021 review describes a no-show crew and cancellation

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Property owners describe long-running, multi-year rental-turnover relationships _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21velpYa3dPVGxMV0VwM1Ewa3diR2N5VWxoTFpFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmozZXkwOTlLWEp3Q0kwbGcyUlhLZEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Steam Guys have turned over my condo for 6 years now, and always been happy with their quality work!  I recommend to anyone, whether …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGM1ZWVmhjMmRzTkhKTVVpMHpjWGxLTW5weFZuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjF3VVVhc2dsNHJMUi0zcXlKMnpxVnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Reliable with quality results.  I appreciate that I can count on them to always show up on time and do a terrific job.  I often get compl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VMbXFuOTJ6NUtfcVdBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKELmqn92z5K_qWA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ When we started to rent out our condo in 2019, we quickly realized that THE most important thing was to get a top notch, reliable, honest…”
- Steam cleaning revives worn carpets, upholstery and grime-heavy spaces _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxRE5rTTRTVXBEWjJwYWVtSmZWMDlYZEdoU1MwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1DNkM4SUpDZ2paemJfV09XdGhSS0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Needed 3 couches and my steps to the 2nd floor steam cleaned before renters arrived. I had very tight time restrictions and  worked dilig…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3bWRDbEhBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCwmdClHA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Steam Guys are absolutely first rate. They cleaned my house and steamed the carpets. They are highly responsive; responsible; profess…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWdkxIVlJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDVvLHVRg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Steam Guys did an amazing job deep cleaning a retail space that had 5 years of accumulated filth. They arrived on time and worked dil…”
- Reviewers cite estimates that held as the final price with no upsells _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psTFpETk1Na2Q0WkhsbGVEaERlRlpOTlZsT1prRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlLZDNMMkd4ZHlleDhDeFZNNVlOZkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ ***** 5 Stars! Great service. The estimated price was the final price. No extra charges, no upsells, and no surprises. Jordan showed up a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyb0p6eXJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2oJzyrwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Wow, so professional and so much more reasonable then a place I found in Wellfleet
Thanks guys!   Great job”
- Car detailing praised for interiors and exteriors coming out like new _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREaGR5YWJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDhdyabQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The guys at Steam Guys are amazing when it came to cleaning my car.   They did a fantastic job.   The car looks new - inside and out.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPaE1hYk5BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDOhMabNA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Steam Guys have done a fantastic job on two of my vehicles! My 10 year old car had never had a deep cleaning and was looking like new…”
- A 2021 review describes a cancelled inn-turnover arrangement with a late, no-show crew _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2Nk1XS0pREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC66MWKJQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Unprofessional and Unreliable. I met with one of the partners to discuss cleaning turnovers for my inn. We agreed on the price and what n…”
- Self-reports about 10 years in business _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.steamguysptown.com) — “Self-reported 10 years in business”
- States its service area as Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.steamguysptown.com) — “Provincetown-based house cleaning, carpet/upholstery steam cleaning, and car detailing service serving Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.steamguysptown.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet”
- Offers car detailing alongside its core house-cleaning and steam-cleaning services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.steamguysptown.com) — “Provincetown-based house cleaning, carpet/upholstery steam cleaning, and car detailing service serving Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREaGR5YWJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDhdyabQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The guys at Steam Guys are amazing when it came to cleaning my car.   They did a fantastic job.   The car looks new - inside and out.”
- Site states its steam-cleaning crew is "IIRC certified", an unverified self-reported claim _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.steamguysptown.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: IIRC certified”
- Specializes in House Cleaning _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.steamguysptown.com) — “Provincetown-based house cleaning, carpet/upholstery steam cleaning, and car detailing service serving Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pST2RUSjZkMWhpZURST1ZsQXdiWFpQZGpCeFZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjROdTJ6d1hieDROVlAwbXZPdjBxVUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Steam Guys consistently do a fantastic job cleaning my place for turnovers, they’re the best! Jordan and Ivan consistently ensure my …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkNmNYQXdXRXRLU1dOa2VVeFdaMGxUVUdaRVpFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOld6cXAwWEtKSWNkeUxWZ0lTUGZEZEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Reliable, efficient and easy to reach for any updates or changes in our rental schedule. Cottages are clean and look great every week.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGM1ZWVmhjMmRzTkhKTVVpMHpjWGxLTW5weFZuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjF3VVVhc2dsNHJMUi0zcXlKMnpxVnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Reliable with quality results.  I appreciate that I can count on them to always show up on time and do a terrific job.  I often get compl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VMbXFuOTJ6NUtfcVdBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x871e93eca916af7c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKELmqn92z5K_qWA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ When we started to rent out our condo in 2019, we quickly realized that THE most important thing was to get a top notch, reliable, honest…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=THE%20STEAM%20GUYS&query_place_id=ChIJ58tDsGqn_IkRfK8WqeyTHoc): 4.9★ from 44 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=THE%20STEAM%20GUYS&query_place_id=ChIJ58tDsGqn_IkRfK8WqeyTHoc): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-steam-guys-provincetown): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.steamguysptown.com): 10 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.steamguysptown.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Feltman · 2026-08-04**: Needed 3 couches and my steps to the 2nd floor steam cleaned before renters arrived. I had very tight time restrictions and  worked diligently to get a schedule that worked for me.  I have 3 fairly dirty and worn couches and they looked great after the steam clean was done.  I highly recommend The S…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Vincent Hurteau · 2026-08-01**: We have used the Steam Guys for years and they do a great job!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bennett Stavely · 2026-06-28**: The Steam Guys consistently do a fantastic job cleaning my place for turnovers, they’re the best! Jordan and Ivan consistently ensure my place is sharp and ready for guests and even help with small task items that I need inside when I'm not in town to be able to do it myself. Thank you!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jan Stenson · 2026-06-26**: Best present I ever gave myself in a long time.  Sublime experience: cleanliness is next to god(ess)liness after all.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jay W · 2026-06-26**: ***** 5 Stars! Great service. The estimated price was the final price. No extra charges, no upsells, and no surprises. Jordan showed up at the scheduled time and his van is fully equipped with all the tools, supplies, and power needed for a thorough deep steam cleaning. THANKS!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas Hess · 2025-12-29**: Great job as always!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pat Avallone · 2025-09-03**: Great service, the condo has never been cleaner !
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael · 2025-08-18**: The Steam Guys have turned over my condo for 6 years now, and always been happy with their quality work!  I recommend to anyone, whether you have a small business, rental unit, or for your personal home!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michelle Martinez McKane · 2025-07-27**: Reliable, efficient and easy to reach for any updates or changes in our rental schedule. Cottages are clean and look great every week.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sarah Greenough · 2025-07-08**: Reliable with quality results.  I appreciate that I can count on them to always show up on time and do a terrific job.  I often get compliments on how clean my rental property is due to their work.  I do not live near the rental property so having a cleaning team that I can trust to show up reliably…

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