Pet Urine Stain and Odor Removing products - Do they really work?

 

Pet Urine Stain & Odor Removing

products… Do they really work? 

 

By Alan J. Fletcher

I have a cat urine problem like many people do today… this is my story….

The problem I have is, I love my cat. And even though she is ruining my carpet and making my life miserable I need to find a simple solution to this problem. It may not be so simple because I’ve tried many products featured on television and at this point nothing really seems to work. They are nothing more than scams.

So, at this point I am desperate to find a viable solution to my cat urine problem and am willing to try anything, at any price, to resolve the problem, as long as I don’t have to get rid of my cat. She is my best feline friend Carmen.

Carmen is a middle aged cat, about 7 years old now I figure. I rescued her from the humane society about four years ago. They said she was about three years old. She is a multi-colored cat, with a caramel tone and a long tail. Carmen is a fairly lazy cat, and she stays inside most of the time. But she goes outside when it is not raining and the mood suits her. During the day she prefers to curl up in a ball and sleep on my bed or hang out near the front window on her carpet covered cat condo.

Most of the time she uses her litter box when she is home alone but sometimes she sneaks behind the television and pees in the corner. She also pees in a spot in the spare bedroom ssometimes. I don’t know exactly why she does this, perhaps I am at fault for not putting her outside more often. Maybe she smells another previous pet in that spot and it is a territorial thing. Maybe I don’t change her litter box as often as she might like. I just don’t know.

When I am home, she may wait by the door patiently until I let her out. But she only stays outside for an hour or two and then wants back inside. She is not a very social cat. There are other cats in the area but she does not interact with them. Maybe it is because she has been spayed.

She does like to play. We play with a string and a catnip mouse at times. I tried using dental floss once, it was mint flavored and when she put it into her mouth she did not like the flavor at all. She even watches television with me. I can see her head moving as objects move across the screen. She becomes very alert when a dog barks or a cat howls on television.

She loves wet food but I only giver her that a few times a week. I give her dry food, the vet recommended kind. She seems to like it just fine.

I don’t know why she pees in the corner. It might be all my fault. Maybe she is not able to hold it very long and I don’t notice that she wants to outside in time. Perhaps she is just lazy. Maybe she is mad at me for being gone at work all day. I don’t know. I just know that she is making my life miserable. I cannot afford to have the carpets cleaned every month or replace the carpet every year. I need a solution that is low cost and highly effective.

Regardless of why she is doing this, I now have a couple areas where the odor is very pungent and I just can’t stand the smell of cat pee, especially on those warm summer days. I have got to do something, and replacing the carpet is not my first choice, nor in my budget.

When those television commercials say that they have the solution to my cat odor problem I pick up the phone and offer my credit card number. I have tried three pet urine products in the past 6 months without much success. Recently I saw a new product on the market, lets call it brand X.  This one says it will cure my urine problem once and for all, I really hope this one works because I am tired of spending money trying to deal with this problem. 

They claim that it can quickly and easily remove pet urine stains and odor from carpets and upholstery simply by spraying on their newfangled enzyme solution and letting it dry. So for about twenty bucks I desperately needed to give it a try, hoping and praying that this time it will be THE product that will finally solve my never-ending dilemma of pet urine from my beloved cat.

Once the product arrived, I eagerly headed to the main hidden area where Carmen tends to frequent. So I spray and spray the magical solution until my hand becomes very fatigued, soaking the entire area as the directions have stated. Then I sprayed the other areas that were not as severe.

During the treatment, my curious feline wanted to know what I was doing so she came over to the evil spot and sniffed around momentarily and then fled indignantly. I could tell that s he recognized the stinky area as one of her no-tell zones and she didn’t want to hang around long enough to be held accountable. 

After applying the product I am instructed to wait until the product has time to work it’s magic and dry completely… So I eagerly wait…………………….

If you’re like me, waiting for something to happen is nerve racking. Waiting for a stain to disappear or odor to be eliminated is very difficult to see as it happens, but every couple of hours I headed back to the scene of the crime and look to see if there was any noticeable difference. I put my face down close to the carpet and sniffed eagerly. Not a fun thing to do, and at this point the smell was still there in full force. Eewwww!

I have to say that cat urine (or any other urine) is not a nice smell to endure and putting my nose within two inches of the nasty spot is making me feel like a slave to my beloved kitty. And although I would never consider giving up my cute little friend, this urine problem is putting a horrible strain on our relationship. I have spent over $80 in the last two years on urine remedies, so far no luck in solving this issue. 

The next morning I woke and went straight to the treated area to see if it had dried. It had not. I rub my hand across the carpet and feel wetness. My hand now smells of cat urine. In my eagerness I had used up almost one entire bottle on this one main spot, so drying time will obviously take longer. I figured if I sprayed on a ton of this stuff it will work better. Once again my nose is inches from the carpet hoping to smell nothing more than a sweet fragrance, but the urine smell was still very evident. I am not going to make any rash decisions until the area is fully dry.. so I am off to work. I want to make sure this product has plenty of time to work it’s magic. I will check it again when I get home in about 7 hours…

Home from work I head straight to the spot to see if the area was dry. It was not. Again I put my nose to the area hoping for a sweet smelling carpet. Eewwww… no sweet smell yet. I rub my hand across the carpet and feel wetness. My hand now smells of cat urine again. This is frustrating.  I decide to not deal with this again until the next morning. 

I wake up and the first thing on my mind is the cat urine issue. I have more important issues to deal with but this issue is the one on my mind. What have I become? A slave to my cat? There are major issues at work that I am facing, legal and financial obligations looming but still the cat pee is the first thing I think about when I wake up. So, I head out to the living room, move the TV out a little and once again rub my hand across the carpet and I discover the area is finally dry! I quickly place my nose to the spot and…. It still smells like cat pee. But there is a hint of fragrance too. I guess it is like the old saying of fish and roses. I think the smell is not as bad, but never the less, the smell is still there. Even after two weeks, the smell is still just as strong. Now my cat has found a new spot to pee, behind the plant next to the couch. It happens to be near the heat vent. I think my problem has become worse. 

For those of you looking to find the best deal for your pet urine problems. I don’t believe any quick-fix spray is going to do the trick. One product I have found does work but it is not a quick fix. It requires some work and diligence. Feel free to e-mail me if this interests you.  If you are interested in replacing your carpet I have the information you need to save time and money.  

Pet urine problems? Want a solution? 

E-mail me with your story!

 

©2006-2008 ALAN J FLETCHER

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Savvy Sellers Increase Home Value with New Carpet

March 12, 2008 Portland, Oregon

Home sales may be down but they are certainly not out. As more “for sale” signs pop up across the nation, savvy home sellers are finding they need spend a little more money to make their homes more appealing to potential buyers. Adding extra value to a home may be the only way for some to sell a home in today’s weakened real estate market.

A fresh coat of paint, new window treatments and beautifying the yard are a just a few of the more common and less expensive do-it-yourself projects that can add value and curb appeal to any home. But few projects can add a bigger “wow” factor to a home like new carpets, says Alan Fletcher founder of www.Abccarpets.com a free consumer carpet information website.

“I receive hundreds of questions from consumers who are in the market for new carpet, but in the past few months I’ve seen an increase in questions from homeowners who are planning to sell or having a hard time selling their homes” Fletcher says. Some questions I’ve received lately have been “What color carpet will help my home sell faster?” and “I’m selling my home soon, what grade of carpet should I select and how much should I spend?” 

To help sell a home with worn carpet some realtors suggest offering homebuyers a carpet “credit” or suggest lowering the price of the home just enough to cover the cost of carpet replacement. “That’s not a positive approach, says Fletcher. To help sell a home faster and for a higher price I recommend replacing worn or pet damaged carpets with a new medium-grade, neutral-color carpet.”

There are currently several television programs designed to help home sellers address issues like “enhancing curb appeal” and “how to stage a home.” These popular programs show how homeowners  going to great lengths to make a home look presentable and prevent potential buyers from having negative thoughts or concerns. “A matted down or pet damaged carpet is very unsightly and unsanitary and may scare off potential buyers. In fact, a worn out carpet may even send a signal that the seller may be financially distressed. If this happens, sellers may only receive “low ball” offers.” Fletcher warns.

“In the 90’s, selling a home was quick and easy here in Portland. Even without good curb appeal many homes sold the same day they were listed. Even if the carpet was worn out and pet damaged it didn’t seem to matter, people were buying up homes and fixing them up as fast as they could. “Those days are gone for now, says Fletcher. With the dramatic increase in fuel prices I think people will be investing more money fixing up their homes and enjoy spending more time at home.” Fletcher suggests that consumers who are considering buying carpet should do so more sooner than later as more carpet price increases are on the way. By doing a little “carpet homework” folks can find a fair and square carpet deal and won’t have to spend a fortune to get a decent carpet but should avoid buying a carpet that looks too cheap.”

With 30-years in the carpet business and author of “The Complete Carpet Buying Guide“, Fletcher claims that buying carpet today is more costly, confusing, difficult and time consuming than ever before. “There are so many unscrupulous carpet dealers and carpet scams to watch out for, and honest and experienced carpet salespeople are getting harder to find” says Fletcher. Some carpet retailers are gouging consumers with $70 per yard prices for carpets that typically sell for less than $35 elsewhere. While I firmly believe that home sellers should not lose a sale due to the cost of new carpet, that may well depend on which carpet dealer they buy from.”

Alan J. Fletcher is the author of The Complete Carpet Buying Guide available at www.AbcCarpets.com. Visit Alan’s Preferred Carpet Dealer Directory to find locally owned carpet retailers in your area. © email Alan at alan@landlordfloors.com.

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George and Mary’s Tragic Carpet Story

George and Mary’s Tragic Carpet Story

(This is a very common story that thousands of consumers have experienced when buying new carpet) When George and Mary agreed to buy carpet from a large carpet retailer, they thought they had it all planned out perfectly. They thought they knew what they were doing. They took their time and looked at lots of samples and visited several carpet dealers before they made their final choice. For several years they had been saving up to buy the perfect carpet now that their kids were all grown and out on their own. What was supposed to be an exciting event for George and Mary was about to turn into a costly nightmare.

It was early April when George and Mary decided to start shopping for new carpet for their three-bedroom split-level home. Raising three kids and several pets through the years had taken its toll on their existing carpet and padding. There were several “bad” areas around the house where their old cat urinated and nothing they tried could remove the stains and odor. Their cat of 16 years had recently passed away so they thought the time was right to get new carpet.

They visited several carpet stores around town and finally found the perfect color and style they were looking for. The total price was a bit higher than they had hoped but they were getting tired from looking at dozens of colors and styles and were eager make their final choice. Their salesperson said that it would take about three weeks for their carpet to arrive. Mary was very excited.

George and Mary’s new carpet was scheduled for installation on May 5th. On the afternoon of May 4th George had his two sons come over to help him move all the furniture out of the way so the carpet could be installed the next day. Most of the larger furniture had to be moved outside on the deck and some placed into the garage. The threat of rain forced them to buy plastic sheeting to cover everything put outside so it wouldn’t get wet. The kitchen and main bath were filled with smaller items so dinner that night was delivered pizza and in the morning breakfast would just be doughnuts and coffee.

The carpet installers were supposed to show up first thing in the morning but as of 9am they had not shown up. Finally about 10:00 am Mary decided to call the carpet store to find out what was going on. The store manager put her on hold for a few minutes and when he returned he asked her “didn’t someone call you last week? “No!” Mary replied. “Your carpet didn’t get put on the truck for some reason. Someone was supposed to call you last week and reschedule your installation. I’m very sorry” the manager told her, “The manufacturer says your carpet should arrive here by the 12th.”

Now George had to move all the furniture back inside until next week. Mary had already taken today day off but now she has to schedule another day off next week too. Next week George had to move the furniture back but again but he also had to be out of town for a few days that week so he had to move out the furniture two days before the carpet was re-scheduled to be installed. Again he had to cover it with plastic to be sure it didn’t get rained on.

The Carpet store called Mary on the 11th to say that their carpet had arrived and the installer would be out first thing in the morning. The installer finally showed up at 9:30 am with their carpet. George had already left for work by this time but Mary was still very excited to finally be getting her new carpet installed. The installer looked around the house for a few minutes and then told Mary that there would be some additional installation fees and charges. The installation charge was only supposed to be $199 for the whole job but there were other add-ons and extras beyond the scope of their “basic” installation charge. There was an extra charge for the stairs, tack strip replacement and transition metals, an extra fee for removing the old carpet and pad with pet stains, and removing and replacing 3 closet bi-fold doors. The additional cost for installation would be almost $300 more than they were originally quoted and now Mary was stuck paying for it. The installer wanted a check for the additional amount before he would begin working. Mary reluctantly agreed to pay the additional installation charges and wrote the check.

The carpet installer and his helpers began to remove the old carpet and padding. They worked so fast that dust was flying everywhere. They replaced some damaged tack strip and soon the new padding was being installed. Mary tried to stay out of their way but there were not many places she could go. She managed to wiggle her way into a spot in the kitchen and she sat on the coffee table and read a book. Around noon, Mary offered to go out and bring back hamburgers and drinks for the guys as a kind gesture and she wanted to be sure they finished the job that day so she wouldn’t have to take another day off from work. As the afternoon rolled on it was becoming apparent that the job would not be finished in one day. Her excitement began to fade.

About 3pm the installer approached Mary and told her that there was not enough carpet to finish two of the bedrooms, including the master bedroom and that the carpet measurements were miscalculated. He said that he had already called the store and more carpet would be ordered. The store manager called Mary and told her that they would have to order another 15 yards of carpet in order to finish the job. It would be another three weeks to get it and there would be more fees and charges once the additional carpet arrives. The manager asks Mary to approve the additional charges and authorize payment with her credit card. Mary has no choice but to pay for the additional carpet needed and an additional carpet installation charge of $225 for the installers to come back out and finish the job. By this point, Mary was very angry and frustrated, to make things worse the carpet installer leaves by 4pm and has not finished the stairs, the upper hallway and two bedrooms and he won’t be back for three weeks.

When George gets home from work he quickly learns about the day’s events and becomes quite upset too. He tries to call the carpet store to complain but it is too late. He spends the next two hours moving furniture back into the rooms that have been completed but because the master bedroom is not done he cannot set up their king-size bed. They end up sleeping on a double bed the guest bed in the smallest of their three bedrooms. For the next three weeks they cannot walk around the house without shoes because there are sharp nails exposed on the tack strips in several areas where the carpet is not yet installed, including the stairs that lead to the bedrooms. Stepping on these exposed nails barefoot would be very painful and damaging to their feet.

Three weeks go by and now the problem for George and Mary gets worse. The additional 15 yards of carpet finally arrives on time but it is not the exact same color (dye lot) as the carpet they originally ordered. The installer showed up and finished the job but the new carpet did not match the carpet from three weeks earlier. Mary calls the store to complain and they tell her there is nothing they can do. “It is the nature of the business” she is told. George and Mary are still unhappy with their new carpet. They feel cheated, overcharged, lied to and scammed. They have made numerous calls to the carpet store and they do not return their calls. George and Mary thought they knew enough to buy new carpet. They thought they were doing everything right. They were wrong. Fortunately consumers can learn how to avoid all these problems by visiting my website at www.AbcCarpets.com ©2008 Alan J Fletcher

Carpet Buying Questions? Get Straight Answers at www.HowToBuyCarpet.com

Consumers, are you getting ready to buy new carpet need to have accurate and honest answers to your carpet questions? Find out everything you need to know about carpet at www.Howtobuycarpet.com It’s the best online source for unbiased carpet buyer’s information on the web. Take advantage of the free “Ask The Carpet Expert” service provided by Alan J. Fletcher a 30-year carpet veteran and consumer advocate. Looking for a reputable carpet dealer? Visit Alan’s Preferred Carpet Dealer Directory (Carpet_Dealer_list) to see if there is an approved carpet dealer listed near you.

Carpet Dealer Directory launched at AbcCarpets.com

Looking to buy new carpet soon? “Be careful who you buy carpet from” says Alan J. Fletcher a consumer advocate and author of The Complete Carpet Buying Guide. Alan is contacting thousands of carpet dealers across the country to create a short list of Preferred Carpet Dealers to place on his website. Over the past ten years Alan has provided free carpet buying information and advice to over one million of his website visitors and warns that many carpet retailers are wolves in sheep’s clothing and should be avoided.“There are so many carpet scams to watch out for, it’s truly amazing.” says Alan. “Most consumers don’t do their carpet-buying homework. They make the mistake of following the advice of inexperienced salespeople, pay way too much and end up buying carpet that doesn’t last.”

Alan says that consumers should find time to learn about carpet before they begin shopping to ensure they have a satisfying experience. “In addition to providing free information on my website my goal is to help consumers avoid common carpet scams by offering a free list of preferred carpet dealers. I’m using all my 30-years of carpet experience to weed out the wolves and find dealers who I believe are reputable and have friendly, knowledgeable and experienced salespeople” Fletcher stated. “I’ve found some reputable dealers located off the beaten path so to get the best service and prices consumers may have to drive a little bit out of their way” said Fletcher.

Alan says that maintaining the list will be an ongoing task and any dealer that qualifies for the list could be removed if they later fall short of expectations. “Consumers deserve a fair shake and if I find out that a dealer is doing the old “bait and switch” routine or other sneaky tactics I will drop them like a bag of hammers” Fletcher warned. “It’s in a dealers best interest to provide first-class service to my readers,” says Alan, “because dealers that make my list will be quite pleased with the number of new customers I can send their way.”

In order to be considered for the preferred list, carpet dealers must meet specific criteria determined by Fletcher including having no complaints on file at the local Better Business Bureau. Check out Alan’s growing list of preferred carpet dealers at www.AbcCarpets.com.

When is the best time to buy new carpet?

When is the best time to buy new carpet? 

© Alan J. Fletcher Consumer Advocate

Everyone’s been asking me this question lately. Is there a best time of year to buy new carpet? If you know what to do, the answer is YES! You can save as much as 25% or more by knowing when to buy and how to negotiate your best deal.

Carpet retailers have busy seasons and slow seasons. If you try to negotiate a better deal during their busy season, then you don’t stand much of a chance to beat them down on the price. However, if you negotiate wisely during their slow season then you stand a very good chance of getting a very sweet carpet deal for yourself.

Worst times to buy new carpet.

Now, when are the slow seasons you ask? Let me start by telling you when the busy seasons are so you can get a better understanding of the big picture.  The real question is,  when do people buy carpet most? You don’t want to buy carpet when everyone else is buying. It’s almost impossible to negotiate a great deal on carpet when there are other customers waiting in line behind you holding their checkbooks. Here are the big three common  ”busy” seasons to steer clear of:

 1.  Between February 20th and april 30th when people are expecting a tax refund

2. from the 4th of July through August 31st. During the hot summer months when people are remodeling an existing home or moving into a new home before the new school year starts.

 3. Mid-October thru mid December.  When people are geting ready for the holidays, and when out of town relatives and guests are coming.

The best times to buy new carpet. 

Alright, now you know when NOT to buy carpet if you want to negotiate your best deal. Now lets look at the three windows of “money-saving” opportunity so you know exactly when IS the best time to buy new carpet.

Once December 15th rolls around, the Christmas trees are going up and holiday shopping is at an all time high. This means that buying after December 15th is a great time to buy new carpet. This window of opportunity lasts through January 31st. By Feb 15th it’s all done, as the tax refunds are starting to come in. People who file their tax returns early know how much their refund will be and that’s when carpet shopping goes into full swing. You’ll be able to get the best deals at the beginning of January when this slow season is in full swing.

The next slow season is from May 1st to June 30th. The tax refund is spent, Memorial Day weekend is busy, the kids are getting out of school, vacation planning is underway and their is plenty of springtime gardening to do. Buying new carpet is not at the top of the proirity list for most people during this time. This makes it a great time for you to negotiate a great carpet deal. I suggest shopping from May 20th through june 10th for the best negotiating power.

The next slow season comes right after the kids go back to school and lasts the whole month of september. Everyone is getting settled into a new school year regimine, enjoying the last few weeks of hot summer weather, and getting ready for the autumn leaves to fall. No one wants to think about getting ready for the holidays just yet. September is a great time to negotiate a great deal on new carpet for your home. This window of opportunity is not very long, I suggest shopping early in September because once people start thinking about the holidays it is all done until after christmas.

Negotiating a great price on carpet.

Knowing the best times to buy new carpet is important, but knowing how to negotiate a great deal is more important. You can’t just walk into any carpet retailer and ask for 25% off because you know it is their slow season. Some carpet retailers will negotiate with you and some won’t. You need to know which carpet retailers are willing to negotiate. 

So you have to do your homework. You also need to know what carpet to select to meet your needs and goals, what pad is best for you. It doesn’t matter how great a deal you get if you buy the wrong carpet and pad. Proper installation is another issue all together. You must be sure to have your carpet installed correctly. Not every carpet installer does a good job, so you’ll have to take steps to be sure your installers are qualified, even if they are approved by the carpet retailer.

 Negotiating doesn’t start as you begin to shop for carpet, it starts after you have found exactly what you want, at the price you want, and have a total amount right in front of you. After you’ve done everything else right, just seconds before you sign on the bottom line, is when you hesitate and say “I’m not sure about this price… it seems pretty high to me. I need to think about this a little more just to make sure I’m making the right decision.”.  That is the beginning of negotiating a good deal on new carpet. Getting to that point requires that you do some homework. I can help you with that. Visit my website where you can learn the secrets to buying carpet wisely and how to avoid common carpet scams.  

If you want to know more about buying carpet, visit Alan’s website at www.howtobuycarpet.com . You can e-mail him if you have questions at Alan@landlordfloors.com

When I read the part in your book that suggested the carpet industry was as bad as the car industry, I thought you were just exaggerating the problem to sell books. Man was I wrong. This is ridiculous!

I have first hand experience with the car sales business. They have some sneaky tactics for sure, but they are all fairly predictable. Most of their sales tricks are well published and any consumer can be well advised if they subscribe to Consumer Reports or just do a simple internet search for common car sales scams to look out for. This is not the case for flooring salespeople. The scams in the carpet business are much more volital because carpet salespeople have the opportunity to come into your home to measure. This is where they have the chance to quickly sum up the customer. They can take a look around and make an economical evaluation of the customers lifestyle and financial status by what they see displayed in the customer’s home. Are there expensive models of newer cars in the driveway or are they  older and less valuable models? Is the home located in an expensive neighborhood or is it a double-wide trailer in a low-end mobile home park? Savvy salespeople can quickly sum up the potential financial capabilities of their customes by a short visit to the home to measure for carpet. This is where the customer can find themselves in a compromising situation. Do you trust that the salesperson is giving you and honest and accurate estimate? Or are you getting an inflated estimate based on what the salesperson thinks you are able to pay?

Learn how to save money on new carpet, choose the right carpet pad, get qualified carpet installation, have your carpet measuring performed accurately and protect yourself from the common retail carpet scams. Get an instant download of Alan’s ebook for only $12.95 : The Complete Carpet Buying Guide by Alan J. Fletcher, National Consumer Rights Advocate.

Learn more at http://www.carpetsupersite.com

What Every Consumer Should Know Before Buying Carpet. « Carpet Buying Blues

What Every Consumer Should Know Before Buying Carpet. « Carpet Buying Blues

What Every Consumer Should Know Before Buying Carpet.

What Every Consumer Should Know Before Buying Carpet.

©2007 by Alan J Fletcher - Consumer Rights Advocate

 

Visit www.howtobuycarpet.com for more information about this content.

 

If you are thinking about buying New Carpet soon then you’ve come to the Right Place! I am a 30-year veteran of the carpet business and a Consumer Advocate. I can show you the “insider” secrets to buying carpet wisely. I can show you how to avoid the common retailer Carpet Scams and how to get a good deal on New Carpet for your home, home office, business or rental property.

Getting a good price on New Carpet is just One of Five Critical Factors. You must have sufficient knowledge in all five areas in order to be successful in buying New Carpet.  

You need to ask yourself these 4 important questions… 

1. What style and grade of carpet should I select? - Not all carpets are created equal. Some carpets will last for 20 years, and some will wear out in less than 5 years.  They may even cost about the same. You need to know how to tell the difference between a well-made carpet and a poorly-made carpet. If you buy the wrong carpet you could be making a very costly mistake. Let me help you with that. 

2. What Density and Thickness PADDING should I select? - Selecting the wrong PADDING can void your carpet warranty and cause your carpet to wear out prematurely. In a sea of different PADDING options which pad should you select? I can help you with that too.

3. How can I be sure my carpet is installed properly - If installed IMPROPERLY your new Carpet could lose HALF of it’s potential life span. The problem is…Good carpet installers charge the same amount as Bad carpet installers and it is hard to tell the difference between the two. You need to know what questions to ask your installers BEFORE they begin installing your new carpet or you might discover that your carpet was installed improperly after it’s already too late. 

4. How do I get a good price on new carpet, padding and installation? Knowing where to buy carpet is just as important as where not to buy carpet. Being able to recognize a good price when you see it is very important too. The problem is, it’s hard to tell the difference between a Good Deal and a sneaky retailer Carpet Scam. Don’t be fooled, some carpets are just not worth buying no matter how much they cost. They may look and feel nice when they are new but they just don’t last very long. You need to know which carpets are worth buying. I can help you wade through the sea of choices and help you quickly narrow down your best choices to a few  that will work for you and your family. Finding the right carpet at a good price will put a big smile on your face but you still have a long way to go…

Let’s say you have found the perfect carpet at a good price. It is well-made, you love the color, and it can stand up to your amount of foot traffic for years to come. Great! You still need to get a good price on the CORRECT padding and get a good price on QUALIFIED installation. How can you be sure you get a good price and good quality on everything? I can help you with that too. 

Many retail carpet stores have reasonable prices on their carpets but then they charge extremely high prices on their padding and installation fees. This is a common carpet scam. You need to be sure you get a good price on the carpet, the pad, and the installation. But wait, there’s more you need to watch out for…

How much carpet do you need? Who’s doing the measuring? Did they measure accurately? are they charging you for more materials then you actually need? How would you know if they were over-charging you? You stand to lose hundreds if the carpet salesperson measures your home wrong. Let’s say you find carpet, pad and installation for $30 per yard, if they charge you for 10 yards more than you actually need, you stand to lose $300.00 or more. 

Retail salespeople over-measure all the time, it’s how they make extra money and it’s easy to get away with because most consumers don’t have a clue. But don’t worry, I can help you avoid being scammed by over-measuring. I’ll tell you exactly what to do to protect yourself from this common carpet scam. 

Carpet RETAILERS and MANUFACTURERS are working hard to make buying new carpet confusing for you. They even change the style and color names on the carpet samples to prevent you from comparison shopping at other stores. You can’t afford to fall for their tricks, scams and deceptions. You need the advice and wisdom of a carpet professional like me. No, I don’t sell carpet, but I can help you choose the right materials, save time and money, get it all installed properly and help you avoid common carpet scams. 

To get started, read some of my free carpet buying information. It will open your eyes to a few more important things you need to be aware of. But remember, carpet is a big investment and you must take it very seriously. If you don’t, you stand to lose hundreds if not thousands of dollars. 

If you are ready to get started shopping for carpet, simply order my ebook before you begin and read it. It is a quick and easy read, nothing complicated or confusing and most people can get through it all in just one evening. Then, armed with the knowledge you need, head out and start looking at carpets. Take your time! After a weekend out looking at carpets I am sure you will have some questions. 

As a way of thanking you for purchasing my ebook, I am happy to answer any carpet buying questions you may have along the way. Immediately after you purchase my ebook I will send you a thank you e-mail that includes my special e-mail address. Take a moment to read the testimonials page to see what others have to say about my eBook. 

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Regards,

Alan J Fletcher

 

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