EVEN TOBACCO SMOKE ODOR IS HAZARDOUS

10/8/2021 (Permalink)

Smoke Odor Removal

EVEN TOBACCO SMOKE ODOR IS HAZARDOUS

Have you ever noticed the smell of tobacco smoke in an area where no one appears to be smoking, or lingering smell of tobacco in a hotel room previously occupied by smokers? Or have you ever bought or rented a home that completely restored yet sometimes you could still smell tobacco smoke? It’s because after years of smoking in all rooms, even the bones of a house can have infused with tobacco odor, living unpleasant smells in all rooms, not just where someone has smoked.

Why tobacco smoke is such a big problem

Cigarette smoke leaves a yellowish brown, glue residue that sticks to all surfaces of a home making it difficult to remove. You can see this residue when you clean walls and windows. It also produces odorous substances that stick to every surface of the area where smoking has taken place. It clings on hair, clothing, cushions, carpeting, furniture, toys food and dust. It is considered a hazard because it contains toxic gases and chemicals that you cannot see. These chemicals pose a health risk because they combine with the air and other pollutants. Children are at risk of disease caused by exposure to the toxins from third hand residue. People are also exposed through shared ventilation, air ducts and leaky walls in apartment buildings.

An effective way to remove tobacco residue and odor is thorough cleaning then sealing of all structural surfaces. We at SERVPRO of Ventura, will do the smoke removal by cleaning all surfaces, using deodorizers to eliminate every tine particle of tobacco smoke. We have the hydroxyl generators and ozone generators that remove the odor molecules inside walls and ducting.

If you think that your home needs some CLEANING, we at SERVPRO of Ventura are here to help. Call us at (805) 656-3911. All of our cleanup practices are in accordance with the guidelines provided by the CDC and local authorities.