What To Do About Cigarette Smoke or Odor

12/4/2020 (Permalink)

Eliminating the smell of tobacco smoke and nicotine can be a troublesome assignment. There are many mistakes that people think about how to clean smoke and odor from cigarettes. The final outcome is also contingent upon a wide assortment of elements. Numerous expert cleaning organizations will completely avoid cigarette smoke and odor jobs. But with our specialized tools and industry-leading knowledge, SERVPRO of Greenwich can make drastic changes in your home or business.

Everyone knows the odor that cigarettes leave. Once the tobacco has subsided, the scent that cigarettes are known for remains. Nicotine molecules are incredibly small, so they will penetrate almost any surface.  This can be anything from walls, ceilings, and furniture. Many people have an adverse reaction to this smell, and want it removed from their homes.  

Besides offending our sense of smell, cigarettes can leave visual stains, leaving otherwise clean surfaces with a yellow or brown color.  Again, due to the particle size, this coloring will adhere to every surface and is incredibly difficult to remove with household cleaners. Odors may also be lingering in vents that will need to be cleaned by a professional.

How does SERVPRO of Greenwich clean cigarette damage? 

With many of the jobs that we do, we are remediating damage based on one event such as a fire or water damage.  The first step is making sure that no additional nicotine molecules will be released in the area.  

Our team uses a few methods with this type of damage.  First, all structural surfaces must be washed with our safe, but industrial strength cleaning products.  Next, items like furniture and carpets must be removed.  We then have a few options based on the severity of the damage.  We can use a fogger or ozone machine to remove most of the odor.  These methods will also reach the vents and air ducts that traditional methods will not.  The last step is to apply a sealer that traps the odorous nicotine molecules in, where they cannot be smelled.