We are considering purchasing a home where the previous owner smoked. Will changing the carpet and repainting the walls get rid of the smell? What else can we do to make sure the home will be safe and comfortable to live in? Thanks.
2006-10-29 05:05:25 · 19 answers · asked by Joy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
yeah should do try gteting a carper cleaner cheaper than new carpets, and wash all nets, curtains etc... and wash the walls with sugar soap and re paint should sort it, im a smoker but believe it or not i hate the smell and dont smoke indoors cos the smell is gross i reckon that will work though, and bicarb of soda is a good odour eater as well sprinkle that on the carpets before you wash them for a couple of days or something.
2006-10-29 05:08:43 · answer #1 · answered by caroline17nov 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the carpet - that's where most of the smell is coming from. Wash down the walls and ceiling. Repainting won't hurt, but washing will get rid of the smell.
2006-10-29 05:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a responsible smoker and only smoke outside the house. Changing carpets and repainting will get rid of inveterate in house smokers. Wallpapaer has to go too.
2006-10-29 05:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carpet and paint should get most of it. Be sure to change the filter in the furnace and/or a/c unit and clean the fan above the stove, bathroom fan...anything involved in air circulation. Throw away and blinds or drapes left behind and get new ones. If there are surfaces such as wood cabinets that you can't paint, just clean them really well and apply a lemon or orange scented polish/wax. That should take care of all the odors. Enjoy your new home!
2006-10-29 05:23:26 · answer #4 · answered by Someday Soon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rent an apartment where the previous renter smoked and the renter next to me smokes too. I peel oranges then boil them without a lid and drop in cloves after it comes to a rolling boil. Candles don't help alot. Sometimes I burn incense, but that is a bit smokey too. I would think replacing the carpet would make a huge difference as well. Try aroma-therapy soy or beeswax candles if you decide to use canles as they are vitually smoke-free and have a stronger smell
2006-10-29 05:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by danac210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We bought a house last May which had been rented out to four heavy smokers. All the carpets had to go, we re-painted everything and the rest was down to soap and water, fresh air and elbow grease on every surface from ceilings to floors. It does mainly cling to curtains, carpets, lampshades & upholstery, so when they're gone, the rest is straightforward cleaning and redecorating.
2006-10-29 06:46:35 · answer #6 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
positioned the people who smoke outdoors.I smoke yet I cant stand the smell so i bypass outdoors.I very own the living house it extremely is mine and that i nevertheless bypass out area in case you do no longer smoke or have toddlers then they could desire to bypass out area.If i bypass to somebody living house regardless of in the event that they smoke I nevertheless bypass outdoors.it extremely is the sole war to get rid of the smoke for good.they have candles which you burn that replaces the smell.The smoke is on the ceiling interior the furnishings,curtains throughout it extremely is extremely no longer subject-free to get the smell long gone.you will all maximum repaint the living house has the ceiling grew to become brown yet,if so get the paint.good success because of the fact maximum those that smoke think of they could everywhere they desire.positioned them interior the backyard or tell them to construct them a room faraway from the residing place like interior the backyard.
2016-12-16 16:14:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, burn the house to the ground. Plow up the property and add salt to it. Then call in the witch doctor of your choice to exorcise the evil.
...Seriously, all you have to do is call Stanley Steemer for the carpets, and wash the walls. The, spritz a little Febreze around.
2006-10-29 05:17:49 · answer #8 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WELL IF THE SMOKERS LEFT YOU DONT NEED TO WORRY ABOUT SAFTY HIS CIGS WOULD HAVE BEEN EXTINGUISHED AGES AGO AND IF YOUR NOT SKINT GET RID OF THE CARPETS REDECORATE OPEN WINDOWA GET SOME AIRFRESHNERS HEY PRESTO NICE AS NEW OR ALTERNATIVLY IF ITS SUCH A PROBLEM GO BUY SOMETHING ELSE IN A SMOKE FREE ZONE
2006-10-29 05:20:09 · answer #9 · answered by tonyinspain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use KILZ to first paint the walls with you can also use **** and span to get rid of smoke smell I used it after a fire in my house you can even wash your clothes in it carpet is a good idea
2006-10-29 05:10:47 · answer #10 · answered by dogydoorman@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋