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Why Hire a NARI of Idaho Member?
Tips for
Choosing
a Remodeling Professional
Checklist for
Selecting the
Correct Remodeling Professional
Remodeling
Tips
How to Rid Your
Home of that
Awful Carpet Odor
Remodeling:
Is It For You?
The Remodeling Process
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How to Rid Your Home
of That Awful Carpet Odor
Congratulations! You have just purchased your new home. Now, you are ready to
put good ‘ol fashioned sweat equity into it. The first thing you realize is the
odor of the previous owner’s cat, who happened to mark his territory in the
living room, the hallway and even the master bedroom. The green shag carpet that
you were able to see beyond when you toured the home was going to be torn out
anyway, has now become your number one priority. More often than not, animal
urine can soak through the carpet, the pad and into your wood subfloor. The
pungent aroma returns every time the house gets warm.
Here are some tips to properly remove the carpet, pad & eliminate the smell:
- Take a sharp utility knife and cut the carpet into 4-foot wide sections.
This makes the carpet more manageable and easier to remove from the house.
- Once the carpet is removed, the pad will be in 6-foot widths, and can be
rolled up, or scraped off the floor.
- Carpet pad is typically stapled down, and these staples should be
removed or hammered down flat.
- Now that the carpet and pad have been removed, it is easy to see the
stains that have been left in your wood subfloor. Your local hardware store
sells a product called “Killz.” This is basically a paint primer and can be
found in the paint department. You will want to roll this onto your wood
subfloor, making sure that you cover the entire area. This will seal your
wood and prevent the odor from coming back. Be sure to give yourself plenty
of ventilation while working.
Please feel free to call me if I can answer any questions regarding floor
covering or if you have any questions or concerns about your remodeling project.
I can be reached at (208) 376-8398 or via email from our website at
www.americanhomeinteriors.com.
Matt McAlister, Sales Manager
American Home Interiors. Inc. |
