Cigarette Odor Removal Services

10/28/2020 (Permalink)

Replace that foul odor with a pleasant aroma by calling SERVPRO of Brookhaven, McComb & Columbia!

There is a difference in removing odors and covering them up. SERVPRO of Brookhaven, McComb & Columbia technicians are trained with specialty equipment that are very effective in permanently removing odors, like tobacco smoke. SERVPRO of Brookhaven, McComb & Columbia can perform an inspection to determine the level of smoke odors, we like to know how long the smoking was going on and what type of smoke it was.

What SERVPRO Does:

Step one—remove the source of what caused the odor. Our technicians would wash the walls, ceilings and all hard surfaces with a counteractant that removes odors over time eliminating the odor.

Usually a duct cleaning is required and depending on how long the smoking was going on, it may be recommended to remove the carpet and padding.  

Next step—seal with an alcohol based primer and paint with a high quality paint to help encapsulate any remaining odors.

Finally, we fog with a counteractant that will work its way into every nook and cranny in the structure just like smoke does. The fogging will keep working for a few days as the house is closed up allowing the counteractant to continue to eat away at the odors.

What Does it Look Like?

Cigarette smoke is a yellowish-brown gluey residue that sticks to every surface in a home, making it difficult and time-consuming to remove. In order to completely eliminate cigarette smoke odor, you must thoroughly clean the tobacco smoke residue from every surface.

Best Way to Remove Tobacco Smoke:

Clean, Clean, Clean!

Open all windows and doors to let as much fresh air in as possible.

Clean or replace the air filters, furnace filters and AC filters.

Clean walls and ceilings using products with ammonia and glycol - two ingredients that neutralize bad odors. Let the walls dry and check if the odor persists.

If you can still sense cigarette odor after cleaning, repaint the walls and ceilings with latex paint. Use a sealant designed to lock in odors before painting.

Clean everything in the home: floors, windows, carpets, furniture, upholstery, draperies, blinds and other household surfaces, fixtures and items. Hire a professional cleaning company if the tobacco smoke is too difficult to remove.

Inexpensive Short-term Solutions Tips:

• Use an air purifier in your home.
• Sprinkle baking soda on the carpets, leave it overnight to absorb bad smells, and vacuum it the next day.
• Place saucers of white vinegar around the home and leave them overnight to neutralize the smell.
• Get indoor plants which can absorb up to 87% of indoor pollutants.
• Place small bowls of coffee throughout the home.
• Use scented or non-scented candles.
• Leave orange peels around the home.
• Place pineapple slices around the room with all doors and windows closed for 24 hours.
• Place bowls of activated charcoal around the home.

Having odor problems? Call your local professionals that can do the job right the first time! SERVPRO of Brookhaven, McComb & Columbia (601) 823-1100.