Everything Smells Like Smoke! How to Get Rid of Cigarette Smoke Smell

Steps for Removing Cigarette Smoke

1. Assess the level of contamination. By assessing the severity of contamination, we can determine the type of remediation needed.

2. Air purification. Air purification is used to remove airborne particles from the air. This is done with air scrubbers and air filters.

Removing the Smell

Once the cigarette smoke has been removed, our team will follow the below process for deodorization. These are the steps we follow for both cigarette smoke smell and other offensive odors. You can review this process in detail on our Odor Removal page.

1. Locate and remove the odor source. Otherwise, the odor may continue to emit.

2. Clean the surfaces of any residue. If this step is not completed thoroughly, leftover odor particles may continue to emit.

3. Reproduce the conditions that caused odor penetration in the first place. This is handled by distributing a deodorizer to a surface, similar to the way the odor-causing materials enter the surface or air.

4. Seal surfaces exposed to disagreeable odors.

Benefits of Quick Remediation

Remediating cigarette smoke quickly is essential for protecting the health of the occupants and restoring the property. The longer the smoke is allowed to linger, the more it will penetrate the walls, furniture, and fabrics, making both the smoke and smell harder to remove. Additionally, the chemical residues can cause further damage to the property if not addressed promptly. Our Fire Damage Restoration Process and Fire Damage Emergency Tips pages provide additional information regarding fire and smoke restoration.

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2099323/

Odor treatment starts with identifying and removing the source and cleaning affected materials. Ask a professional to assess persistent smoke odors. Do not use ozone generators in occupied spaces. See the EPA guidance on ozone generators .