Tips and Facts on Why Cigarette Causes Smoke Damage

4/2/2021 (Permalink)

Give us a Call for and Smoke and Fire Restoration. 518-677-3444.

Smoking cigarettes is not only harmful to our bodies, but it is also very damaging to our homes. Smoking can cause wall/ceiling staining, discoloring to paint or wallpaper, and leaves a very unappealing odor that stays in your walls/furniture/carpet.  Cigarette smoke leaves a yellowish-brown gluey substance that sticks to all the above-mentioned surfaces in your home. It is extremely time consuming and can be exceedingly difficult to remove. We here at SERVPRO of North Rensselaer/South Washington Counties have the proper tools and trained professionals that have specialized deodorizing equipment to help with any unwanted smoke odor in your home!

                Here are some tips that you can do to prevent/ help eliminate tobacco odor in your home:

• Open doors/windows to allow as much fresh air in as you can
• Use a ammonia and glycol cleaning product to neutralize odors on your walls and ceiling
• Repaint walls if cleaning them does not work
• Get indoor plants that can absorb a high percentage of indoor pollutants
• Place small bowls of coffee throughout your home
• Use an air purifier in your home

If these methods are unsuccessful, please call us at 518-677-3444 where we will be happy restore your home back to "Like it never even happened."