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Eliminating Cigarette Smell in House – How-To Guide
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 workThe right technique for removing cigarette smell in the house Removing cigarette smell from hard surfacesRemoving cigarette smell from fabric surfacesRemoving cigarette smell from ambient airRemoving cigarette smell from animalsWhat to do if you still smell cigarette smoke after a few treatmentsGetting more bang for your buck with multi-purpose odor destroyersWhere 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, bucketRecommended 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 surfaceWater-based concentrated neutralizerBiodegradablepH neutralNo rinsing requiredSafe for people, pets & homeLeaves 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: NoneRecommended 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 furnitureEasy-to-use product, no diluting or rinsing requiredAlcohol-based neutralizer: works on contact and then quickly evaporates to eliminate the risk of fabrics mildewingWon’t stain fabricsAlso great for use on car seats, carpets & seatbeltsSafe for people, pets & homeLeaves 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, fanRecommended 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 requiredAlcohol-based neutralizer: dries quickly and won’t stain surfacesSafe for people, pets & homeLeaves 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: NoneRecommended 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 contactParaben-free and safe for use on dogs, cats and rodentsNon-irritant; dermatologically testedEasy-to-use: no diluting or rinsing requiredGreat for neutralizing odors on animals between shampoos Can also be used to neutralize skunk smell on a cat or dogAlso recommended for eliminating anal gland odors in a roomLeaves 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 wouldParaben-free and pH balanced: gentler on your pet’s coatNon-irritant; dermatologically testedA great alternative to traditional shampoos for neutralizing intense odors on the coat of certain dog breedsCan also be used to neutralize skunk smell on a cat or dogLeaves 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! We want you to be completely satisfied with our products. If you have any questions or comments, contact us by email, phone or live chat! We’re here to help!
Le truc infaillible qui vous permettra de dire adieu à l’odeur de ferme
Si vous travaillez sur une ferme ou dans une écurie ou que vous en êtes le propriétaire, vous savez que l’odeur qui s’en dégage peut s’accrocher à vos vêtements ou même s’infiltrer dans votre maison. Plusieurs clients nous ont confié que l'odeur de ferme est une odeur tenace qu’ils ont de la difficulté à faire disparaître, même après un bon nettoyage des vêtements ou de la maison. Nous comprenons ce problème et nous savons que les personnes qui travaillent sur une ferme ont besoin de solutions rapides et efficaces, car ils sont très occupés. Si vous êtes confronté à ce problème, voici le truc infaillible qui vous permettra d’enlever cette mauvaise odeur. Enlever l’odeur de ferme sur des vêtements Même si vous travaillez sur une ferme, vos vêtements n’ont pas à sentir cette odeur, particulièrement lorsqu’ils sortent de la lessive. Pour enlever cette odeur tenace, nous vous conseillons d’utiliser le Désinfectant pour surfaces dures et non poreuses et neutralisant d'odeurs d'animaux. Il suffit de verser 125 ml du Désinfectant pour surfaces dures et non poreuses et neutralisant d'odeurs d'animaux dans l’eau de la laveuse avec les vêtements et de faire votre brassée comme à l’habitude. Dans ce cas-ci, le Désinfectant pour surfaces dures et non poreuses et neutralisant d'odeurs d'animaux remplace votre nettoyant conventionnel. Ce produit est un nettoyant conçu spécifiquement pour neutraliser l’odeur d’ammoniac ou de ferme incrustée dans les fibres du vêtement.Astuce : Saviez-vous que le Désinfectant pour surfaces dures et non poreuses et neutralisant d'odeurs d'animaux peut aussi être utilisé pour nettoyer les tapis de selle de vos chevaux? Il suffit de verser 125 ml du produit dans la laveuse (celui-ci remplace le nettoyant conventionnel) et de nettoyer la selle. Laisser ensuite sécher. Enlever l’odeur de ferme dans la maison Pour éliminer efficacement l’odeur de ferme dans votre maison ou dans l’air ambiant de celle-ci, nous vous conseillons d’utiliser le Désinfectant pour surfaces dures et non poreuses et neutralisant d'odeurs d'animaux. Ce produit est un nettoyant en plus d’être un neutralisant contre les odeurs d’animaux et de ferme. Il suffit de diluer entre 90 et 120 ml de ce produit dans quatre litres d’eau et de nettoyer les planchers avec celui-ci.Si vous désirez traiter l’air ambiant de votre maison, diluer 30 ml du Désinfectant pour surfaces dures et non poreuses et neutralisant d'odeurs d'animaux dans un litre d’eau et vaporiser sur les filtres de votre échangeur d’air, votre air conditionné ou votre système de ventilation. Par la suite, mettre en marche l’appareil durant une heure. Cela permet au produit de voyager partout dans la maison et d’éliminer l’odeur qui est incrustée dans les conduits d’aération et dans l’air ambiant de votre maison.Si vous n’avez pas de système de ventilation, vous pouvez vaporiser le Désinfectant pour surfaces dures et non poreuses et neutralisant d'odeurs d'animaux (30 ml dans un litre d’eau) sur un linge propre que vous accrochez à un ventilateur sur pied et que vous mettez en marche une heure dans chaque pièce dégageant une mauvaise odeur. Contrairement à un désodorisant qui masque momentanément les mauvaises odeurs, le Désinfectant pour surfaces dures et non poreuses et neutralisant d'odeurs d'animaux élimine les mauvaises odeurs à la source pour un résultat durable.
How to Get Skunk Smell Out of Your House
So a skunk must have sprayed somewhere outside your house because now your entire home reeks of skunk. You’ve tried everything you can think of: opening all the windows, cleaning the floors & walls… but nothing seems to work. No need to lose hope (or move house); there are products out there that really do work – quickly and safely. Proven products for removing skunk smell The smell of skunk spray can permeate almost anything – from your lawn to the exterior siding on your home and everything inside it. This includes clothes and bedding, upholstered furniture and mattresses, curtains and carpets… and more. The good news is that you can quickly and completely eliminate skunk smell inside and outside your home with just two safe and easy-to-use products. We know you’re desperate to get that skunk smell out of your home. Please think twice before trying a home remedy for eliminating skunk smell in your home. Not all of those so-called miracle solutions on the internet will be safe for your family or for the surfaces in and around your home. The last thing you need right now is to make the problem worse. Two proven skunk smell removers are Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer and Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer. These odor neutralizers work deeply and quickly to quickly remove skunk smell from virtually anything. Best of all, they are safe for use both inside and outside your home. They won’t stain fabrics or hard surfaces – or damage your lawn, plants and other shrubbery. Step 1: Get rid of the skunk smell outside the house first Like it or not, you need to get rid of the skunk smell outside your house first. Otherwise, the smell will just creep its way back inside – no matter how much cleaning you do. Dilute 1 cup of Purodora Animal Odor Neutralizer & Disinfectant in 1 gallon (4 L) of water. This odor neutralizer is safe for lawns and all plants, such as shrubs and flower beds.Use a spray bottle to spray the affected area and allow to air dry. No need to rinse. A single dose usually does the trick, but you can repeat the treatment if the skunk smell is very strong. Did you know? Purodora has effective odor removers for all types of tough odor problems: animals, smoke, farm, food, perspiration and more. Tackle your other tough odor problems! Step 2: Remove the skunk smell inside the house Now that you’ve eliminated the smell of skunk outside, you can take the battle indoors. Start by cleaning the walls, floors and ceilings: Mix 2 Tbsp of Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer with 4 cups of water.Wet a clean cloth with the solution and thoroughly wipe down all hard surfaces.Allow to air dry. No rinsing required. Pro Tip Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer also doubles as a fantastic surface cleaner. So while you’re neutralizing the smell of skunk, you’re also leaving your walls, floors and ceilings gleaming. How to remove skunk smell from a house with a ventilation, air exchanger or air conditioning system Skunk odor penetrates all absorbent materials – including the filters in ventilation, air exchanger and air conditioning systems. Clean the filter using 2 Tbsp of Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer mixed with 4 cups of water. Do not rinse.Reinstall the filter while still wet with the product and run the system continuously for 24 to 48 hours. This will distributed Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer throughout the ducts and throughout the home to eliminate the smell of skunk from the ambient air. The skunk smell should completely disappear within 24 to 48 hours. If not, simply repeat the treatment. The goal is to eliminate 100% of the skunk smell. How to remove skunk smell from a house that does not have a ventilation, air exchanger or air conditioning system Even if your house doesn’t have a ventilation, air exchanger or air conditioning system, you can still use Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer to get rid of the skunk smell in the air. Spray a clean cloth with 2 Tbsp of Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer mixed with 4 cups of water.Hang the cloth over or in front of a portable fan.Run the fan for one hour in each room that smells of skunk. How to get the skunk smell out of clothes and other fabrics If the skunk smell has also made its way into fabrics (sofas, carpets, curtain, clothing, etc.), use Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer. This odor neutralizer is safe for fabrics and will not stain them. Spray Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer undiluted directly on the fabric surface.If the fabric is machine washable: Leave product on for 10 to 15 minutes then machine wash with regular detergent.If the fabric is NOT machine washable: Allow surface to air dry. No need to rinse. Pro Tip What to do if Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer leaves a dark ring on fabrics Alcohol-based products like Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer can leave a dark ring on some colored fabrics where the dye has not set properly. No need to worry! Simply rub the fabric with a damp cloth and the stain will immediately disappear. Don’t get caught empty handed! Get Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer and Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer today so that if your skunk ever comes back, you’ll be prepared. You and your family will be glad you did! Home sweet-smelling home It’s easy to panic when your home stinks of skunk. Fortunately, you now know exactly what to do! Just two safe and effective products, a little bit of elbow grease and your home will be smelling (and looking) like new again! Have a question about our products? Write, call or live chat with us. We’re always here to help. Purodora odor neutralizers are available online and at many pet supply stores. Check out our Find Us section to find the retailer nearest you.
