As Albuquerque’s home staging aficionados, we’re always on the lookout for tools to help to make our stages faster and easier. Three of our favorites have become game-changers and we never stage without them!
One thing that’s important to us as we’re packing up our tool box for each stage is making sure everything is compact and lightweight. Lugging heavy equipment to every stage just doesn’t fly! All of these tools fit neatly in our tool box and ride along with us to every stage.
Let’s dive into why these are our go-to gadgets:
RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact Impact Driver Kit
Say hello to our best friend when it’s time to assemble furniture quickly and efficiently! It’s small, light, and packs a punch with a brushless motor that guarantees power and durability. A long-lasting battery keeps us going without the dreaded mid-project power-outage. (In fact, we grabbed an extra battery to throw in the carrying case to easily switch out on the job.)
Its small size lets us squeeze into tight spots, perfect for those tricky corners. The handy little carrying case is still large enough for us to add extra drill bits and an extra battery so we have everything needed for a furniture emergency!
Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner by Bissell
Now I have to confess, I have been accused of being a perfectionist before. When it comes to staging, I’m a very proud perfectionist! In order for every stage we do to be picture perfect, clean upholstery and rugs are a must. The Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner by Bissell is our secret weapon for keeping our furniture spotless. This little compact cleaner is a dream to use, easy to handle, and (in my opinion) absolutely adorable. Plus, it works like a charm on stains, dirt, and smudges. Whether deep-cleaning a sofa or tackling a quick spot clean, this little machine has our back.
BLACK+DECKER Press & Steam 2-in-1 Iron and Steamer
We stumbled across this steamer/iron on complete accident! In the middle of a wrinkle emergency (yes, it’s a real hazard of the job), we had to buy the only steamer left in store. Thankfully, we ended up falling in love!
Having a 2-in-1 iron and steamer for our stages is an absolute game-changer. We take the time at the end of each stage to steam every towel, pillow, bed linen, and bed skirt until they look impeccable.
With the iron function, you can smooth out stubborn wrinkles on bedskirts, giving beds a tailored and polished appearance. Meanwhile, the steamer is perfect for refreshing towels and linens, eliminating creases without the risk of burning the fabric. Plus, it’s super handy for those last-minute touch-ups before a showing.
We love not having to cart both an iron and a steamer to each stage! Using the same tool to make sure the duvet cover is wrinkle-free and towels are fluffy and hotel-ready is amazing for us.
For us, the RYOBI ONE+, Little Green Machine, and the BLACK+DECKER Press & Steam are our MVPs in the home staging game. Making our stages faster and easier means each home can be buyer-ready as soon as possible!
Plus, I highly recommend using these in your own home to make your life so much easier.
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