Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
If you’re preparing your home for sale you already know how quickly the “To Do” list can outgrow the budget. So how do you make your home show like a GEM yet keep the budget in check?

One idea that could save you a bundle and help sell your house faster is to call a professional carpet cleaner.

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Consider the high cost of replacing the carpets in an entire home versus having the carpets professionally cleaned.

Even stains once thought impossible to remove like red juice, ink, dye, and marker can be removed and carpets restored to a like new condition for a fraction of the cost of replacing..

Even if the carpet doesn’t look brand new the goal is to create a clean looking and feeling environment that welcomes potential home buyers.

A quality carpet cleaning job will not only leave your carpets looking cleaner and brighter, but also remove unwanted odors that distract potential buyers.

Nicotine smoke, pets, even cooking oils leave odors in carpet that can only be removed with professional carpet cleaning. Most homeowners don’t notice it, but many houses have a unique scent.

You may be used to the sent in your home, but others may find it unpleasant. Whether it’s smoke, Fido the dog, or a favorite spice you add to every dish, if a potential buyer smells trouble they will either move on or be less inclined to offer full price knowing more work needs to be done.

If you’re trying to decide if your carpets can be saved, be sure to contact a professional. A trained professional can inspect your carpet and tell you what kind of results you can expect from the cleaning.

However, there are many untrained, uninsured, and down right unscrupulous carpet cleaners who want nothing more than to make a quick buck. Always ask any contractor if they are insured, also if they are members of the BBB and if they are carpet cleaners they should be IICRC or Clean Trust Certified.

The IICRC is an independent, non-profit, certification organization for the cleaning and restoration industries. Of course another great way to make sure you choose a good company is to check their reviews on websites like Yelp, Angie’s List, Google, Kudzu.com, and many others.

So don’t just assume that your carpeting needs to be replaced, there is a good chance a professional cleaning could do the job.?

In most cases you will get a significant improvement in the look and feel of the carpet, showing buyers that they won’t need to worry about replacing the carpets if cost is a concern for them.

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