Getting rid of pet odor
kats_meow
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Help with getting rid of pet odor on ceramic or slate tile
Comments (2)If the slate looking tile is "hard slate" or "porcelain" it is not very porous. If it is "soft slate" is is very porous. Regardless of what the tile is made of, the grout will soak up urine/poo and it is impossible to get it out. Grout that is mixed/poured right will be less porous. However, the soupier the grout the easier to install, then the owner is left with lots of pinholes where the air bubbled out. Drop a few drops of water on the "tile" and see how fast it absorbs. If it sits there in a puddle, the tile is not porous. I would think covering the tile/grout with the enzyme for getting rid of urine would make a difference for the better. No amount of scrubbing will get the odor out of the grout....See MoreWhat Do You Do With Your Pets for Showings?
Comments (4)I'd remove pets if I worried for their safety--not everyone will be careful not to let pets dash out the door, or keep their kids from harrassing them, and not everyone will act with common sense to avoid being bitten by a caged pet. Loose pets ARE a liability if they are capable of biting, even if you think they never would. BUT, leave some obvious clue you HAVE pets like dishes or toys. That way a buyer can't later claim the presence of pets was concealed from them, a gray area about disclosures that could be stressful, even costly, if you hide EVERY clue to their presence. Also, though many on here have mentioned it, get rid of pet odors if they exist by cleaning, not covering up with air fresheners. Air fresheners, potpourris, and candles, are a dead giveaway that some persistent odor lurks, perhaps from animals, mold, or poor housekeeping. That includes getting dogs bathed, cleaning cages, and keeping litter boxes clean. Owners may not notice it themselves but believe me, buyers do....See MoreGetting Rid of Cigarette Odor
Comments (2)Use Kilz paint after you wash the walls thoroughly, I would use Nature's Miracle for cleaning everything, the stuff is awesome. Other members may have a cheaper solution than the Nature's Miracle, I swear by it, it removed all the cig smoke from a love seat that was given to me....See MoreGetting rid of Mass Loaded Vinyl Odor?
Comments (1)Were you able to get rid of the odor? If you don't mind me asking, what brand? We are considering putting it in some of the walls in out house. I came on Houzz to see if there were any reviews, but this is a good cautionary tale. Thanks for your help! Kate...See Morekats_meow
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