How can I get the smell of smoke out of my apartment, do air purifiers work?

Question

I think I just had some neighbors move in that must smoke a lot because it smells incredibley strong when I walk into my apartment. I guess it must be leaking through the walls I dont know how else it would be happening. What can I do about this? Do air purifiers work, I really dont want to spend a lot of money

Answer 1

The real use for an air purifier is to remove harmful particles from the air. Mold, mildew, pollen, dust...

Yes, they will remove a bit if the smell from smoke and pet odor, but I am not sure it would be enough to help that problem in itself.

They are still a great addition to your home if you do not have one! I would strongly suggest you add it as it can't possibly hurt and could help your lungs.

Answer 2

The ideal solution would be to talk with the neighbor and ask them if they could open a window in their apartment when they smoke, or smoke outdoors. However, this may not leave a good first impression with them. Electronic (electrostatic) types of air cleaners seem to work well and don't require expensive hepa and charcoal replacement cartridges. This in combination with a odor absobing spray (Fabreeze) and periodically airing out the apartment should work.

Answer 3

clean the walls with vinegar use baking soda on the rugs and vacuum it up. Fabreeze does work pretty good at killing the smoke smell. Good luck

Answer 4

Use air sprays and air purifires will work but if you get one you shopuld use it all the time. It is healthy for you.

Answer 5

Try Febreeze, and look for where it is leaking so you can patch it up.

Answer 6

open all Windows in your apartment for at least 2 days.....and you'll be just fine......I'm a smoker...so..good luck