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Michael S.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Beaufort, SC
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Extremely dirty subfloor after removing carpet and pad

Michael S.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Beaufort, SC
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I just ripped out the carpet and pad at a new place I bought, and the subfloor is very dirty.   House had a really bas smell, probably from pet stains that soaked through carpet.  Carpet was heavily stained.  Basically, I don't think anyone ever vacuumed or steam cleaned the carpets in 10+ years.  I will sweep out the floors really good tomorrow, but I almost feel like I should mop the subfloor.  Is this a bad idea?  Is there a way to get the floor cleaner than just sweeping it without getting it wet?

I have a carpet guy coming in about 3 days to put down the new carpet and pad.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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Account Closed
  • Investor
  • Waynesville, NC
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  • Waynesville, NC
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I would say sweep it up really good and if the smell persists, you may want to roll some kilz paint on the floor. Kilz (oil based) does a very good job of covering odors. It stinks itself, but it is better than pet smells and it dissipates after a while.

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