Hello all,
We're buying a house that had a 25-cat problem for a few years. They soaked through the carpet and padding into the particle board underlayment, they wet on the vinyl flooring in the kitchen and dining room, and they probably sprayed the walls a bit. Someone has already removed the carpet and padding and let the place air for over 6 months. Then they washed the floors down with a bleach solution and sealed with KILZ (2 coats). The smell is much less, but unlivable just the same. WHAT CAN WE DO? I've read and heard all the suggestions about the above procedures, but they've already been done. Now what? Baking soda? Vinegar? Also, there is a concrete cellar in which the stench is unbearable. What to do there? Has the smell soaked into the walls and ceilings? Someone suggested an ozone air cleaner, but isn't that just masking the odor? Please help!
bb in Oregon