Now that your cat is ready for the move, lets take a look at damage that cats can do to a house.  If the cat has scratched the woodwork around doors or windows, fill the gouges with wood filler, available at your local hardware store, then sand and paint.  This is a low cost alternative to replacing the damaged wood.  You want the wood to look nice and fresh.  For unpainted wood that hasn't been damaged too severely, use a product called "Restore-A-Finish" to fill in the color and shine that is missing.  You will be amazed at how well this product works on dinged-up wood trims.  Just don't let the product touch the carpet...it will stain!

The next thing to look at is the condition of the window screens.  Replace any that are scratched or torn.  To save money, you can buy screening by the roll and do it yourself with tools available at your local hardware store.  New screens and clean windows will help eliminate visible signs of pet ownership.

If your cat has scratched the glass on the windows, try a glass polish, available at the hardware store.  The polish works better than just regular cleaner.  Replace the glass on extremely damaged windows.  This can be done without replacing the frame for even more money savings!  The technician simply melts the old glass out of the frame and replaces the panel. 

For individual help getting your house ready to sell in Kitsap County, please email at kathyolsen@windermere.com or call Kathy at (360)692-6102.

 

The next blog entry will talk about what do do with those pesky pet odors.