I’m contemplating on getting my carpet cleaned house cleaned before I sell my house. Are carpet cleaning and housekeeping services worth the money, or can I do just as good a job myself? I don’t want to pay someone to clean, and then end up having to clean where they left off. Also, how much should I expect to pay to have my 1,800 sq.ft. house cleaned and its carpet cleaned? Thanks a million!

I could always send it out to a dry cleaner or a rug specialist, but I’d rather save the money and do it at home. Here’s a link to what a sisal rug looks like: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p5767/index.cfm?pkey=cprwrugall.

I lived in Los Angeles county. I heard that after 5 years or 7 years, the landlord have to replace the carpet if he didn’t replace after you have lived for 5 or 7 years, the landlord can’t deduce money for the carpet or painting. So please let me know is it 5 years or 7 years?

I have two dogs and two young boys who track in lots of dirt, spill things and a puppy who still has accidents from time to time. I usually have my carpets cleaned professionally, but I would like to try to save a little money and do it myself. Any recommendations on a good carpet cleaner?