Lingering cigarette smell is one of the most difficult odors to remove from carpets. If you plan on selling your home in the future or you're a renter and want to avoid losing a security deposit, you will need to work on removing cigarette smoke smell trapped in carpeted flooring before vacating your residence. If you've just purchased a home and the carpets show evidence of cigarette smoke, you will also want to take action to eliminate the odor prior to moving in.
Why Cigarette Smells Linger
Smoke emitted from tobacco products is absorbed into your carpet, making odor removal difficult. According to the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) activated charcoal is an effective deodorizing agent that naturally absorbs excess cigarette smells. You should also try to air out your home as much as possible by keeping your windows open, weather permitting. Chances are, though, if you can smell smoke, then some amount of residue exists in your carpeting, and it needs to be professionally extracted. Only professional carpet cleaners have the training and equipment to remove the greatest amount of cigarette smoke smell and possibly save you from needing to replace your carpets.
The Professional Cleaning Difference
Unfortunately, many at-home remedies for removing cigarette smoke smell may only temporarily mask the odor. Also, the products you choose may be not the right fit for your carpet; they can be too harsh, resulting in damage to your carpets, or not strong enough to remove the pervasive smell of cigarette smoke. Professional carpet cleaners like those at ZEROREZ® are highly trained odor-removal experts, and they are also familiar with different carpet fibers. The technicians will inspect your home and advise you on their recommended approach before they begin to remove cigarette smell from your carpets. ZEROREZ® technicians will determine the proper odor-removal method for the maximum cleaning efficiency without oversaturating your carpet. Rather than spending weeks or months dealing with cigarette smoke and trying different products with varying degrees of success, you may find it faster and easier to contact a professional who can wipe out most of the odor and save your carpet in one treatment. They may also recommend their duct cleaning service, which helps with any lingering odors you may have after your carpet has been cleaned.
Before spending the money to replace carpets inundated with cigarette odor, why not consult with a ZEROREZ® technician and ask their opinion on how they can help you remove the smell of cigarette smoke from your home.
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