Did you know that second-hand cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 harmful chemicals?

Not only this, the particles can linger for up to 5 hours after your last cigarette.

We’re all aware of the long list of health risks associated with smoking, but how much do you know about the removal of cigarette smoke odour?

Take it from us; it can be incredibly difficult to eliminate all traces of the odour. Without professional help, you could end up causing more damage to the affected areas, all without actually removing the smell. You may be able to temporarily mask the odour, but eventually it will be too pungent to deal with. It’s likely that if it reaches this point, your health is also being compromised.

Let the professionals help. Give us a call on 0333 577 5805 to find out more about our cigarette smoke odour removal service or any of the other services we provide.

Professional Qualifications

All of our on-site technicians have undergone a range of professional training courses in order to be able to handle even the most complex of situations. With the correct health and safety precautions in place, there is no reason for harm to come to our technicians or our customers.

Some of our industry-recognised accreditations include:

• IOSH
• Safe Contractor

How To Avoid Smelling Of Cigarette Smoke

According to the NHS, second-hand smoke can linger for up to 5 hours after your last cigarette. To those who dislike smoking, the smell of cigarette smoke can be unbearable. The odour can remain in your property, in your car and even on you.

Cigarette smoke leaves a carcinogenic residue on your hair and skin which can be potent to others. The strength of the odour will depend on a variety of factors, such as how often you smoke and how much you sweat. When you smoke, nicotine enters your lungs, which is why smoking is commonly associated with lung cancer.

The absorption of nicotine has a knock-on effect on your sweat glands; it makes you sweat more, as well as changing the smell of your sweat. These means that if you’re prone to sweating a considerable amount, your skin will soon begin to smell like cigarette smoke.

To remove the smell of cigarettes from your skin, we’d suggest wearing long layers of clothing when smoking to avoid the smoke particles coming into contact with your body. If you cannot cover up, you should make an extra effort to regularly cleanse your hands and face. Removing the smell from your hair may prove even more difficult.

If you notice the smell is coming from your hair, we advise that you rinse and repeat multiple times during each shower. If you can’t do this, the use of dry shampoo may also help.

As well as your hair and skin, cigarette smoke will cover the inside of your mouth, affecting your gums, teeth and tongue. Over time, your breath and mouth will begin to smell and taste foul – and trust us when we say others will notice. To improve the smell of your breath, we’d recommend investing in a travel-size toothbrush for cleaning your teeth on the go, and stocking up on breath mints, gum and cough sweets.

How To Remove The Odour From Your Property

According to Healthline, third-hand smoke accumulates with every single cigarette smoked and contains toxic particles that can permeate both soft and hard surfaces for several months. Nicotine also contains dust, which can lead to skin conditions and respiratory issues.

Since 2016, it has been illegal to smoke in a car with any passenger under the age of 18. It’s known that children inhale around double the amount of smoke as adults due to their faster rate of breathing. Regardless, some adults still choose to smoke in the car when not driving with children. As previously mentioned, the smell can hover for long periods of time, meaning the health of their children may still be compromised.

The odour of cigarette smoke is bound to linger in your car, however, there are a number of things you can do to minimise the impact. For example, smoking with the windows open, washing the inside of your windshield between cigarettes and avoiding leaving cigarette butts in your car will help to prevent the build-up of cigarette smoke odour. If you’re struggling to remove an odour from your car, check out our Vehicle Odour Neutralisation page.

Whilst many individuals attempt to mask the smell with scented candles and room sprays, when it comes to your home, eliminating the odour completely can prove a difficult chore. As with many issues, prevention is key. If you want to smoke in your home, there are several proactive measures you can take to reduce the build-up of smoke odour, such as ventilating your environment, running air purifiers through each room and storing items in sealed closets.

It may not be so simple though. If you’ve recently moved into a new property with a lingering smell, you may have to use deep cleaning methods to save contaminated surfaces, else you’ll have no choice but to dispose of the items.

Removing the stench from your home or vehicle may seem like an impossible task, but with access to the correct equipment, it can be done. With the help of a professional cleaning company, such as ICE Cleaning, your property can be restored back to its original odour-free condition.

Health & Safety

We aim to create a safe environment for all parties at all times. In order to do this, it’s important to create a plan of action prior to beginning any physical work. All of our professional services begin with a thorough risk assessment and analysis of the affected property.

From this, our specialists will be able to determine a range of factors, such as which equipment to use, how long the job should take and what they should wear. It’s crucial that the correct measures are in place to guarantee maximum safety for both our technicians and our customers.

Once all health and safety precautions have been taken care of, our technicians will use state of the art equipment to start the physical process of removing any odours. Our technicians use only the latest industry-leading technology to tackle situations. Rest assured, all solutions used are non-toxic and safe to human health.