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They used a corona discharge plug-in generator that output 1000 mg/hour (1g/hour) and it handled a 1700 sqft single story home fairly well. It was a $300 service but the generator only costs about $440 online. I'm definitely buying a higher powered unit (with timer!) for all my real estate needs going forward!

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Originally posted by @Matt R.:

Hi Brian, I was thinking of the spray type ozone stuff. Just spray and turn system on and bail for a few hours. You should not be inside when you apply I think.

thanks,

Matt

Matt, you are awesome my friend. Take a look at my OP update. Ultimately I didn't use a spray ozone chemical but an ozone generator and it knocked it out. What a super easy way to solve odor problems!

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Thanks everyone. I'll reply with what trick solves it.
Right now I'm looking at a bleach solution on the tile and concrete floors, and maybe just a simple 409 Orange (watered down a bit) for the walls.

I'm also pinging a local Austin ozone treatment service to get a quote on having the house treated.

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Originally posted by @Matt R.:

Does this house have central ac/heat? If so perhaps an ozone treatment with the system on could help.

Thanks,

Matt

Wow I had no idea about this. I looked up some ozone generators for residential that are about $400. Is that a fair price? I assume I'd put it next to the air return and run it for a bit?

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Originally posted by @Jaclyn B.:

@Brian Banks

If you have done all of the above (which hopefully something already suggested works), and there is still some lingering smell, boil some vinegar and then let the hot vinegar sit in whatever room smells. It will smell rancid for a while (an hour or two), but once you air it out the smell is much better. I did this when I had a roommate who never changed her cat's litter box.

Awesome idea Jaclyn!!! Ok I'll give that a go too.

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Originally posted by @Account Closed:

It's probably dog urine. If you didn't treat the slab before carpeting, that's where the odor likely is. Concrete slabs absolutely absorb odors as does tile grout. I did a rehab where the pet damage was so bad on the slab the concrete had crust in places. My contractor tried to convince me that the white patches were soil chemicals leaching upwards and was typical for the area. He was so wrong. The damage was from the top down and was worse in corners and closets, where the dogs had done the most damage.

Have you repainted. That usually make a big difference. Be sure to look for pet damage at the baseboards and lower 2 feet of all your walls. Be sure to check the bases/toe kicks of your bathroom and kitchen cabinets. Check all the door jambs and the bases for any sliding glass doors. Urine really collects in those areas.

I think you're in the ballpark Marie. It had a strong dog urine smell and i think that's still what has a musty odor. I thought removing the padding and carpet completely would solve it. I'll check the baseboards. You think I should do a heavy bleach mop throughout all the tile in the house?

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Looking for cleaning advice from the community.

I'm selling a property where some semi-hoarders grossed out my house for a full 13 months. Despite having a cleaning crew come through and brand new carpet/padding installed, drapes removed, AC filter replaced, it still has an odor that was not there prior. They had four small dogs and they ruined the carpet (hence the 100% replacement), but the rest of the house is concrete and tile....which shouldn't really absorb odor.

Do you guys wash the walls or ceilings? If so, what chemicals (or mix) and how?

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Originally posted by @Dusty Warner:

Welcome Brian... BP is a great place with great people!!.. I live in San Antonio, so if there's anything I can do for you just holler...

Thanks Dusty!

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Originally posted by @Randal Noble:

welcome @Brian Banks, I'm new to BP also. Might need to pick your brain someday when we get our first buy and hold!

Hey Randal,

Fire over your questions on a PM.

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Originally posted by @Jason Kha:

Welcome aboard @Brian Banks. I hope you don't mind I pick your brain for few questions. What do you think the neighbor in waco, tx? how much the average price in that area?

Thank you,

Jason.

Jason I honestly have no professional insight of the Waco market at all unfortunately. Are you moving there or investing from out of state? If it's out of state I would highly recommend Houston or San Antonio over Waco or Austin.

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