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Kyle Grimm
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CAT LADY - help me get rid of the odor!

Kyle Grimm
  • Investor
  • St. Louis Mo
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I have a home that was infested with cats. The second you walk in, the smell punches you in the face. The floor has been stripped down to sub-floor and the sub-floor must still be holding odor along with walls, ceilings, and everything else in the house. Has anyone had luck with spraying down the entire house or have any tricks/tips on ridding the smell without replacing the sub-floor, drywall, etc? Thanks! 

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Will Fraser
  • Real Estate Broker
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Will Fraser
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Hi @Kyle Grimm!  I've got a Cat House that is days away from finally losing that name.  It's been a battle for sure and I want to pass along the most impactful jabs that have worked for me:

  • - Sanding down wood floors, removing carpet and pad in carpeted rooms
  • - Spraying a good coat of Kilz on the walls, ceiling and trim,
  • - Have HVAC ductwork cleaned
  • - Run Ozone machine for max (2 days), then hit it again in a few days.  Follow air-out procedures
  • - Clean all appliances and kitchen cabinets
  • - Pray to God that the cats and the cat ladies stay far away

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