you may not want to replace it. New carpeting is a big expense for most people to fit into their budgets. Carpet, like paint, is a very personal choice. It would be a shame to re-carpet, only to discover a family loves everything about your house but the carpeting you just purchased! Instead, work with what you have. Clean it and put down rugs. Keep it vacuumed. Stop people from eating and drinking on it, effective immediately. Confine pets to rooms with slick floors for easy mopping. Do everything you can to keep the carpet from getting worse. If a buyer loves everything in your home, except for the ugly carpeting, they might overlook it. They may be willing to negotiate a lower price or accept a flooring allowance in your final contract. Obviously, a clean carpet is best. These alternative options can help you keep costs low, and still make a good impression.
OTHER FLOORING TYPES
No matter the material, if you have a floor that is a little worse for wear, clean it thoroughly. Pay attention to details that vary by the type of material. Take tiny steps until you find the right fix. Your hardwood floor can probably get by with a good waxing. Vacuum the joints, where dirt accumulates. Refinishing is a last resort. Give tile floors a heavy scrubbing. Clean the grout joints between the tiles. If that doesn’t work, have it re-grouted. In some instances, you might feel the only option is to replace flooring. Make this a last resort. You might be pleasantly surprised how some tender loving care can make a floor shine!
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