I'm really excited because I'm about to close on a house soon! However, the place has a serious issue: it's completely covered in dog and fly poop, not just on the walls but also on the floors, doors, and baseboards. We have an ozone machine and some Killz primer ready to go, but first, we need to deal with the physical mess. If anyone has tips on the best cleaning methods or strategies to get rid of this, I'd appreciate it! Also, any advice on handling wild onions in the backyard for a future project would be great. Thanks in advance!
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Honestly, I’d recommend just cutting away all the damaged drywall and woodwork. It's likely not just the poop but also urine that’s soaked in there. Treat it like a flood recovery; cut everything at least 3 feet up and dispose of it. Get to the studs, treat them, and then you can put up new drywall. It’ll save you a lot of hassle in the long run!
For sure! If you go up to 4 feet, you can replace the entire sheet of drywall easily. Makes the job quicker too!
If the walls, floors, and doors are in that state, I’d gut the affected areas completely. Sometimes cleaning just doesn't cut it, especially with odors. New drywall will help you sleep better at night knowing you're free from all that yuck underneath!
Right? Once you start cleaning, you don’t want to be reminded of that every time you walk past the walls.
Agreed! You don’t want to live with the smell lingering. It’s a lot of work but worth it for peace of mind.
Best advice? Hire professionals. You’ll save yourself the headache of dealing with all that mess. But if you're determined to do it yourself, make sure to gear up properly with masks, gloves, and coveralls before you start tearing things down!
That’s definitely the safest route. It's going to be a tough cleanup without proper equipment!
I agree! And you may want to also consider replacing the floors depending on how bad they are.
Exactly! And while you're at it, it’s a good chance to check the electrical and plumbing. Make it a renovation opportunity!