TOPIC: Help

I was asked by a realtor yesterday if I knew of anything that could get rid of a smoke smell.  He has a listing where the folks were smokers and he is having a hard tome getting rid of the smell.  I told him I would do some reseach.  Any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Preston Sandlin

Depends how bad it is, the smoke is in/on everything. Furniture, walls, floors(Carpet)

It may require a restoration type service.

Carpet may need replacing, walls painting.

Or he can place a dozen air fresheners around the house to mask odors. Just kidding.

Preston:

Launder draperies, shampoo carpet, wash/paint walls, change the furnace filter, clean ductwork and use lots of vinegar to clean with and set open containers out with vinegar in them. It will suck up a lot of the oder.

John

Some good ideas are dust the carpet with baking powder.  It will soak up a lot of it.  It take time to absorb odor.  Don't be afraid to use a lot.  I know that many hotels use ozonator's.  A small electrical unit that produces ozone.  These units cost around 400 - 500 for an inexpensive model.  Do not use an ozonator while people or pets are in the home.  It will give you a serious irritated, scratchy and dry throat.  It may take several uses of the machine. 

Thanks guys for all the great replies.  I will relay this to the realtor.  I really appreciate it.

Preston Sandlin