Remove old nicotine -cigarette odor from recently purchased home?
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The previous owners of house we purchased (August 2016) were heavy inside smokers. I've had all walls and ceiling, inside closets painted, kitchen cabinetry and appliances replaced, washer and dryer replaced, kitchen tile replaced. Last Spring, Stanley Steemer cleaned air ducts, AC unit and sanitized them (that did help temporarily). All wood floors, tile bathroom floors cleaned. No carpet or drapery. The offensive odor has returned. Is there something that I can do to remove it? On a fixed income and the Stanley Steemer remedy was over $1,000.
Thank you so much for any suggestions and assistance.
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You may think about buying a Ozone machine about 100.00
Don’t stay in there while it’s running.....leaves a fresh smell.....
Too bad you have already painted. Our painter used a specific product to "paint" the walls b4 actually painting with colors of our choice. Unfortunately, at the moment, i do not recall the product name, but google or talk with someone in the paint dept/store. It is out there. Doubt you want to paint again, but may be your only option if it is that bad. Hopefully, there is a fix for you. The "aroma" of tobacco smoke does go away w/o a fight. Best of luck.
Barbara, my two garages are 30 * 24.....does good.....also my basement is much bigger.....does really well......I would have to go down to my garage and get the name........cigarette smoke makes me choke....can’t stand it......just a thought....you would run it a few times.......even more....hope this helps...it has timers on it.......
Few days I meant to say.......not constant.....off and on....
Ok, Stones, thank you for the additional information. I've been checking a few of them out online. They all say, as well as yourself that people and pets need to be out of the house while running? A couple of hours? Then I read that you must open windows and doors to air out afterwards? And some complained about the smell afterwards? Would like to order, get and use this before out of town company arrives Thursday afternoon.
Sorry, typo . . . The "aroma" of tobacco smoke does NOT go away w/o a fight.
Barbara. If you are referring to the Ozone Machine, I am just learning about this item. That suggestion came from Hometalker, Stones. From what i have read, yes, EVERYONE needs to be out of the house while this machine is in use. Best of luck ridding this odor from your residence.
Two hours.....
That ozone smell is only temporary.......remember it’s doing it’s job......it will take some work Barb......
Thank you all. It's due to arrive today....