Home Repair and Paint Guide

... Hiring a company to do this is one way to go. Of course, you still have to be there while work is progressing. You need to make sure the job is completed to your satisfaction, and your furniture stays in your house instead of someone else. Most people I have dealt with were completely honest, but there’s always the chance of getting that certain one. You can save money by doing it yourself. The immediate result will be a carpet that looks brighter and smells fresh. The long term benefit is a floor that lasts longer and looks good over time. You can rent machines at most home improvement centers and some large grocery stores for the job. These make it much easier to do the work. Start by thoroughly vacuuming the entire carpet. Then spot clean the stained and heavy traffic areas. Spray these areas with a carpet spot or pretreatment cleaner. Follow directions on the container. Pet stains can be treated with a cleaner that has enzymes for removing pet smells. Be sure to vacuum the carpet again after spot cleaning. Make sure that you use the type of shampoo your carpet and cleaning equipment requires. Read the instructions for your specific cleaner and follow them carefully. Most cleaners require you to mix the shampoo with water and pour it into a tank on the machine. Another tank will receive and hold the dirty solution. Make sure this tank is empty before starting. Once your machine is prepared, you can get started with the cleaning task ...