I've just moved in new studio, and i did not realize that the previous tenant smoked. During the first three days,i did not smell anything. However, after that, the smell of cigarrette is getting stronger. I could barely breath the air in the studio. Since i already moved all my funiture and bed in, it's difficult to
clean. what is the best way to eliminate this smoke? I think
most of the smell comes from the carpet and carbinat. Is there any effect from inhaling the cigarrete smoke in this place?
Thank you
2007-08-15 07:45:36 · 6 answers · asked by little jor 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
No, you aren't inhaling smoke, just the smell.
Let some air in and run a fan to get some ventilation going.
Someone suggested changing the air filter in the unit. That's important because now you're just recirculating the smell.
Use vinegar and warm water to wipe down the cabinets to neutralize the smell.
Set out bowls of vinegar to neutralize the smell in the air.
Sprinkle baking soda on the carpets and vaccuum
Thoroughly clean or toss out any window covering that were there before.
2007-08-15 08:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no health risks that I know of. But the smell, you can steam clean the carpets and wipe all the cabinets down with orange glo or some other equally strong smelling cleanser. If there are drapes and blinds clean those as well. Also cig smoke does get into painted walls, so priming and repainting any painted walls may be necessary. OH! and changing the filter in the heating/air unit will also make a big difference. Good air circulation is key to keeping stagnant smells away.
2007-08-15 14:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a fire in my home a few months ago and that smoke smell from it was just awful. I tried all kinds of cleaners, but found Krud Kutter from Lowes was the only thing that eliminated it. It is non-toxic, fume free biodegradable and can be used straight or diluted and works in steam cleaners for carpet. It comes in a gallon container and it isn't expensive. I would wash out the cabinet with it, sponge down the walls with it and clean the carpet with it. I did and it was the only thing that got rid of that smoke smell.
2007-08-15 15:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash down your walls with a mixture of pine sol & water, to start then for your carpet get baking soda and sprinkle it on and vacuum it up ... you may want to open the windows while your cleaning and any time that you can .. (being home of course) ... also check to see if you have holes in your cabinets, because sometimes neighbors smoke will come through ... also change out the air filter and if you can spray lysol in the air duct (where the a/c comes in).
Good luck
2007-08-15 15:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by emnari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baking soda in the carpet. Let sit for 30 minutes and vacuum.
Set out bowls of vinegar for a couple days.
2007-08-15 22:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by Junior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First wash the wall with like lysol and Hot water (see all the nasty water when ur done thats the smoke residue) and use carpet sprinkles with baking soda and let it set for 30 minutes then vaccume. it also helps to burn candles and crack a window. let me know how it goes
2007-08-15 14:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋