Pets can be such a joy to have in the house, but they can be quite messy, too. Agile shedding species like cats and dogs, in particular, can be a nightmare to clean up after. Aside from the seemingly endless supply of animal hair and the occasional potty incidents that leave stains, these furry bundles of joy can also give your home that distinctive pet smell.
In case you need to put your home up for sale, you simply must address these common pet-related problems. In an article for FOX Business, personal finance expert and writer Andrea Murad and real estate experts explain why thorough cleaning, especially when you have pets, is a must before an open house.
Pets are common members of many households, but when it comes to putting a home on the market, their existence should be undetectable, experts say.
Not everyone will love your pet the way you do, and you don’t want to turn off potential buyers or lower the home’s perceived value with furry family members.
“If you have a pet, your house has to be super deep cleaned before any showings,” advises Michael Corbett, Trulia’s real estate expert. He adds that any damage from pets should also be fixed. “You want to get rid of any pet residue like hair or dander….[eliminate] any telltale signs that an animal has been in the house.”
Buyers need to be able to imagine living in your home, so don’t let pets clutter their imagination.
The article also suggests simple tips like keeping your furry friends away during house showings and cleaning pet cages or litter boxes to make your home more inviting to buyers. Likewise, you can call for professional St. Louis house cleaning services to make sure every corner and surface of your home is spic-and-span.
Meanwhile, you might want to observe a few everyday precautions so that messy or smelly issues don’t pile up. Vacuuming your floors and furniture, sweeping, and tossing out garbage daily helps minimize stray dander and strong odors. Keep your pet accessories and toys organized so you can retrieve them with ease.
Even if you’re not selling your house, you’ll still want to minimize these pesky pet issues to make your home infinitely more enjoyable for yourself and your guests. Companies that offer professional house cleaning in St. Louis, MO, such as MaidPro Mid and South County, can perform all the dirty work for you.
(Source: How to Have an Open House with Pets, FOX Business, April 28, 2014)
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