I am putting vinyl plank laminate flooring down in my kitchen that had that cheap peel and stick vinyl tiles. Prior to them it was laminate roll floor.

The laminate planks already have backing so technically I don't need an underlayment.

The subflooor is going to need to be partially replaced and where it isn't being replaced, the tiles are damaged and have to be removed. Removing the peel and stick tiles is leaving a sticky subfloor and I know that won't work with the laminate.

Google has netted a dozen idea that would not work. i.e. WD40 the plywood and scrape. I don't want a kitchen that smells like a garage.

The baby power idea seems plausible. It would stop the floor from being sticky but I feel like I would still want to lay down a plastic barrier underlayment, since eventually the glue may absorb the baby powder and start sticking to the backing on the floor planks.

It's not a lot of glue, just that sticky tacky feeling that you would get from removing a sticker.

Any ideas?