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First Aid for Carpets
The condition of your home's carpets can make a big difference in your lifestyle and comfort. Moreover, when you decide to sell your home the carpet can make a lasting impression on potential buyers--especially if your home is vacant at the time of showing. Whether you have wall-to-wall carpeting in every room or just a few throw rugs over your hardwood floors, these suggestions can help restore some life to your carpeting.
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If sopping up your last spill with a clean cloth and water didn't do the trick, you may need tougher cleaning agents now. Stain removers designed to work especially on carpet fibers are available in your supermarket.
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Consider contacting a professional carpet cleaner who has access to chemicals that can remove even the most stubborn spots.
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Burns from cigarettes or fireplace embers cause carpet fibers to melt and discolor, so cleaning won't fix them. Instead you'll need to cut out the burn and patch with a new piece of carpet.
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Patching will only work if you have remnants of the original carpet. If you don't have remnants available, consider removing a piece of the carpet from a closet and then replacing the closet carpet with another floor covering.
Hopefully these tips will help you increase the appeal of your home while avoiding the time-consuming and expensive process of completely replacing your carpets.
Taken from HomeOwnerTips Newsletter from HouseValues.com
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