Cigarette smoke is a difficult and frustrating odor to remove from a home. Even if a homeowner smokes outside, the fumes and odors from cigarette smoke can still make their way through doors and windows, making it almost impossible to escape the smell.
If you’ve inherited a home where the previous homeowners were smokers; you may find that the smoke has left damage to the home’s ceilings and walls, while also leaving a lingering odor.
If you’re looking to remove your home’s cigarette smoke surface damage and odor for good, keep reading for tips on what you can do to remove the odor, as well as learn how INTEK’s Sioux Falls commercial cleaning services can help you deep clean your home!
Smoke Damage: What to Look For
Understanding what smoke damage looks like in a home is necessary if you want to remove it. Smoke residue is often a brownish-yellow substance that can stick to almost every surface of your home, including walls, ceilings, carpet, and counters.
Even if you don’t actually see any damage, the odor alone can be an indicator that smoke damage has occurred in your home.
Short-Term Solutions
If you’re looking for a quick but temporary solution to fire and cigarette smoke damage, try these tips:
- Use an air purifier in your home to absorb the smoke smell
- Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and let stand overnight, vacuum the next day
- Use a variety of candles to disguise the smell
- Wash everything in your home including clothes, bedding, and drapes
Get Rid of Smoke Damage for Good with INTEK
INTEK’s small army of cleaning professionals are equipped to clean the most smoke and soot-filled environments. We employ state-of-the-art cleaning and restoration technology to restore your home.
If you’ve had it with fire and cigarette smoke damage and the lingering odor in your home, talk with the experts at INTEK and learn how our professional Sioux Falls commercial cleaning services can leave your home in better condition than you inherited.
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