House stinking of cigarettes, cigars or cannabis? Don’t close the door to visitors. Just eliminate the source of the odor. This How-To Guide explains how to get rid of tobacco smells from any surface in your home – even your pet. These techniques work for all types of tobacco odors, including cigars and cannabis. Eager for your home to smell “home-sweet-home” again? Read on!
In this guide:
- What’s the best cigarette smell remover: Neutralizer or deodorizer?
- How odor neutralizers work
- The right technique for removing cigarette smell in the house
- Removing cigarette smell from hard surfaces
- Removing cigarette smell from fabric surfaces
- Removing cigarette smell from ambient air
- Removing cigarette smell from animals
- What to do if you still smell cigarette smoke after a few treatments
- Getting more bang for your buck with multi-purpose odor destroyers
- Where to find Purodora products
Pro Tip
Remove cigarette smell from any surface in your home – even the ambient air
Cigarette smoke can infiltrate just about anything. Removing that lingering smoke smell from the air can be especially difficult because the odor can make its way into the ventilation system and even in between the walls. But with the right products and methods – and a little patience – it can be done. Below we explain how to eliminate the smell of tobacco from virtually any hard or soft surface in your home, even the ambient air.
What’s the best cigarette smell remover: Neutralizer or deodorizer?
The particle that gives off that strong, lingering cigarette smell (nicotine) can seep into any hard or absorbent surface such as walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, fabrics and even the air.
When it comes to eliminating any unwanted smell – tobacco or otherwise – you have to locate the source of the odor and neutralize it.
Unfortunately, few products sold in stores are odor neutralizers; they simply mask or deodorize the smell. Some merely create an unpleasant mix of odors that can actually make the situation worse. Even if these products do work for a while, the cigarette smell will eventually return.
To completely eliminate stubborn cigarette odors permanently, you need a product containing an odor neutralizer that’s specific to the nicotine molecule creating the odor.
Purodora products use advanced odor-neutralizing technology to eliminate even the most stubborn odors on contact (including products that eliminate skunk smell).
How odor neutralizers work
Purodora odor neutralizers quickly eliminate all types of smoke odor problems, including cigar and cannabis. They eliminate odors completely, quickly and permanently – even if the odor has been around for months or years. As soon as the product comes into contact with the source of the odor, it molecularly binds to it to neutralize the odor. The odor instantly disappears. The only smell that’s left behind is a light pleasant scent.
See the science behind this advanced odor neutralizing technology and why Purodora products are guaranteed to work!
Pro Tip
The key is to make sure the odor neutralizer reaches ALL of the cigarette odor
To eliminate the smell completely and permanently, odor neutralizers must come into contact with the entire source of the odor. For deeply embedded odors, a few treatments may be needed for the product to reach and destroy cigarette odors completely.
The right technique for removing cigarette smell in the house
Having the right products is important, but they will only take you so far. For best results, you also need to use the right technique. Below are the best odor-removing techniques and products that are proven to work.
Pro Tip
Before tackling the cigarette odor problem in your home, look for any yellowish streaks on the walls. This might be a sign that the previous occupants smoked heavily and for a long time. A simple household cleaner may not be enough to remove these smoke streaks from walls. A degreaser will be required. Any degreaser that’s safe to use on walls should do the trick.
Removing cigarette smell from hard surfaces
Here’s how to eliminate cigarette odors from hard surfaces such as walls, floors, wood furniture, metals, plastics, etc.
- Required materials: Clean cloth, bucket
- Recommended product: Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces
Why use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces
- Guaranteed to work (contains a neutralizer specific to smoke odor from cannabis, cigarettes and cigars)
- Thoroughly cleans dirt and removes nicotine particles from any hard surface
- Water-based concentrated neutralizer
- Biodegradable
- pH neutral
- No rinsing required
- Safe for people, pets & home
- Leaves a pleasant pine and citrus scent in the air for several hours after use
How to use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces
First remove any yellowish stains on hard surfaces with a degreaser.
Then dilute ½ cup (120 ml) of Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces in 1 gallon (4 L) of water and clean all hard surfaces (walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, etc.) with a clean cloth. No need to rinse. Be sure to also clean the filters in your range hood.
Pro Tip
Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces also makes a great all-purpose furniture cleaner for routine cleaning.
Removing cigarette smell from fabric surfaces
Here’s how to eliminate cigarette odors from soft surfaces such as clothing, carpets, sofas, cushions, pillows, mattresses, etc.
- Required materials: None
- Recommended product: Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics
Why use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics
- Guaranteed to work (contains a neutralizer specific to smoke odor from cannabis, cigarettes and cigars)
- Completely eliminates smoke odors in fabrics and other soft surfaces such as upholstered furniture
- Easy-to-use product, no diluting or rinsing required
- Alcohol-based neutralizer: works on contact and then quickly evaporates to eliminate the risk of fabrics mildewing
- Won’t stain fabrics
- Also great for use on car seats, carpets & seatbelts
- Safe for people, pets & home
- Leaves a pleasant Peach & Sandalwood scent in the air for several hours after use
How to use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics
Simply spray Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics on carpets, curtains or any other fabric that smells of cigarette smoke. Allow to work. No rinsing or drying required.
Pro Tip
When we talk about the intensity of a cigarette odor, this refers to things like: how long the smoke smell has been accumulating in surfaces, the number of cigarettes smoked in the house each day and the number of smokers in the house. It also includes, of course, the type of cigarettes or cigars smoked.
Removing cigarette smell from ambient air
Eliminating cigarette odors in a house WITHOUT a ventilation system, air exchanger or air conditioning system
- Required materials: Cloth, fan
- Recommended product: Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics
Why use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics
- Guaranteed to work (contains a neutralizer specific to smoke odor from cannabis, cigarettes and cigars)
- Easy-to-use product: just spray and walk away; no rinsing required
- Alcohol-based neutralizer: dries quickly and won’t stain surfaces
- Safe for people, pets & home
- Leaves a pleasant pine and citrus scent in the air for several hours after use
How to use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics
Spray Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics on a clean cloth and hang it over a fan. Run the fan continuously for one hour in the room, ideally with the windows open. Repeat in each room that smells of smoke. You can treat multiple rooms at the same time if you have access to more than one fan.
Pro Tip
If the previous tenants were heavy smokers, or lived in the home for a long time, the nicotine molecule will probably have infiltrated everywhere – even behind the walls. You may need to repeat the treatment over several days. Don’t lose hope. Within a few days, Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces will reach the entire source of the odor and completely eliminate it.
Eliminating cigarette odors in a house WITH a ventilation system, air exchanger or air conditioning system
- Required materials: Spray bottle, large bucket
- Recommended product: Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces
How to use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces
First, decide if the filters are worth saving and cleaning. If they are very old or very dirty, you’re probably better off replacing them.
If you decide to get new filters:
Spray the new filters with 1 to ½ cup (30 to 120 ml) of Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces diluted in 1 gallon (4 L) of water.
Install filters while still wet with product and run the system continuously to distribute the product through the system ducts. Re-spray the filters several times to completely neutralize the odor in the air ducts and ambient air.
If you decide to clean your existing filters:
Soak the dirty filters in a bucket for 1 hour in 2 Tbsp to ½ cup (30 to 120 ml) of Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces diluted in 1 gallon (4 L) of water.
Make sure the filters are completely submerged.
Pro Tip
Always use a water-based odor neutralizer to clean filters in a ventilation system, air exchanger or air conditioning system
Using an alcohol-based odor neutralizer could pose a fire risk if the filters are located close to the system’s motor. Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces is water-based, so there’s no risk of fire.
Removing cigarette smell from animals
Here’s how to eliminate cigarette odors from your dog, cat or rodent:
- Required materials: None
- Recommended product: Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer Duo For Pets (contains Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets and Purodora Pet Shampoo & Skunk Odor Neutralizer)
Why use Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets
- Eliminates common pet odors (wet hair, urine, feces, cigarettes, etc.) on contact
- Paraben-free and safe for use on dogs, cats and rodents
- Non-irritant; dermatologically tested
- Easy-to-use: no diluting or rinsing required
- Great for neutralizing odors on animals between shampoos
- Can also be used to neutralize skunk smell on a cat or dog
- Also recommended for eliminating anal gland odors in a room
- Leaves a pleasant cotton flower scent on the animal’s coat
How to use Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets
If the animal’s coat only has a faint cigarette odor, simply spray Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets all over your pet. Take care to avoid the eyes, muzzle and mouth. Work the product in deeply with your hands. No need to rinse, you can safely leave the product on and allow it to air dry.
Did you know?
Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets is safe to leave on pets – even if they lick themselves.
Why use Purodora Pet Shampoo & Skunk Odor Neutralizer
- Contains a special odor neutralizer against skunk spray and other intense odors (urine, feces, wet hair, etc.)
- Instantly removes strong odors from the animal’s coat; doesn’t mask them like a deodorant would
- Paraben-free and pH balanced: gentler on your pet’s coat
- Non-irritant; dermatologically tested
- A great alternative to traditional shampoos for neutralizing intense odors on the coat of certain dog breeds
- Can also be used to neutralize skunk smell on a cat or dog
- Leaves a pleasant apple blossom scent on the coat for several days
How to use Purodora Pet Shampoo & Skunk Odor Neutralizer
If your pet’s coat smells strongly of cigarette smoke, or if an initial treatment with Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets didn’t completely eliminate the odor, wash your pet with Pet Shampoo & Skunk Odor Neutralizer. Apply all over the animal, taking care to avoid the eyes, muzzle and mouth. Rub in well then rinse with clean water. Dry with a towel or a hair dryer. No more cigarette smell!
What to do if you still smell cigarette smoke after a few treatments
Don’t worry. Just be patient and keep at it.
It can take up to several days to completely eliminate the smell of smoke from a home – especially if the cigarette smell has been around for a long time. Don’t get discouraged. If 75% of the smell is gone within a few days, it means the treatment is working, but that there are still some smelly nicotine particles left to neutralize. Keep treating the surfaces or rooms. Eventually you will eliminate 100% of the cigarette smell from your home, car or pet – once and for all.
Get more bang for your buck with multi-purpose odor destroyers
We know how frustrating it can be to buy a specialized product you might only use once. Purodora products are designed to eliminate specific odors, but can also be used for a wide range of purposes both inside and outside the home.
Other uses for Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces
Also makes a great all-purpose cleaner for wood, ceramic, vinyl, concrete and all other types of flooring. Leaves your home smelling like pine and citrus.
Other uses for Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics
Also great for use throughout the house, car and even the farm to neutralize all sorts of odors: damp & mildew smells, wet dog, barn odors and more.
Where to find Purodora products
Purodora odor neutralizers are available online and at many pet supply stores. To find the retailer nearest you, consult our Find Us section!
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