Tips for Selling


                  Carpets in need of a tune-up?

Try these ideas.

Quick fixes for new-looking carpets

 First, to really get it clean, sweep the carpet with a broom, which will make

the nap stand up and loosen embedded dirt. Next, vacuum the carpet. Y our

carpet should show a noticeable improvement just from taking these two steps.

 If you have pets and need help neutralizing strong odors, mix one cup

Borax with two cups cornmeal. Sprinkle the carpet with this mixture. Let

stand one hour, then vacuum. To freshen the carpet, combine

three-quarters of a cup baking soda, two tablespoons cornstarch, and

one-quarter cup perfumed talcum powder. Sprinkle on dry carpet, let stand

five to 15 minutes, then vacuum.

Spot-cleaning tips

DO

 Use a clean white, absorbent terry towel

 Blot or tamp the spot

 Pretest the carpet in an inconspicuous area

 Clean the stain from the edge to the center

 Apply cleaner to the towel

 Clean with modest amounts of cleaning solution

 Adhere to product safety guidelines and general instructions

 Remove the stain as soon as it is noticed

 Remove the dirty excess before cleaning

 Use cleaning compounds at lukewarm temperature

DON'T

 Saturate the carpet with cleaning compounds

 Apply heat or vigorously scrub the stain

 Leave the stain until later

 Fail to remove dried excess stain prior to cleaning

 Forget to pre-test the carpet or stai

Follow these tips, and your carpet will look good as new again in no time.

                            

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