KGC Properties, LLC, has a no smoking policy for all our rental homes. Tenants sign a No Smoking Addendum and are made aware that the policy extends to anyone visiting the home. All our tenants know that this is a security deposit deduction if the rental home has been smoked in!
But, sometimes, a tenant will have a party and someone “lights up”; or someone comes to visit that isn’t aware of the no smoking policy. And the thing about cigarette smoke is – it gets into everything and it stays!
So what can you do to help get rid of it? Some tips that might help (for the occasional “accident” or neglect – I am not sure these tips would help for regular smoking inside a home!):
Clean surfaces not made of fabric with vinegar. Not sure why vinegar gets rid of the smell – but it will. And vinegar smell goes away – unlike cigarette smell.
Shampoo the carpets and then when it’s dry – sprinkle baking soda all around, let it set for 24 hours then vacuum. This works well on furniture too. (As a side note, baking soda works well to absorb pet smell in carpets – from what my neighbor who has 5 dogs tells me!)
Wipe down window shades with a mix of ammonia and water. For curtains – they’ll have to be washed – or hung outside for a couple days to air out.
Active powered charcoal set inside containers and placed around the home tends to absorb smoke smell. It takes a few days – but tends to work well.
If all else fails, call professional cleaners.
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