Cigarette Smoke Odour Removal Services

What is thirdhand smoke?

Thirdhand smoke consists of all the pollutants released by cigarettes settling in your home. It contains harmful substances including nicotine as well as cancer-causing chemicals. These chemicals undergo an aging process which then produces dangerous compounds which are constantly re-emitted back into the air.

Although the effects of inhaling these hazardous gases and ingesting thirdhand smoke particles are still being researched, studies suggest there is a link between thirdhand smoke and lung cancer. Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of thirdhand smoke as they breathe in more than adults and may put their hands in their mouth after touching contaminated surfaces.

To remove the cigarette smoke odour, you need to get rid of all the particles that have stuck to hard surfaces and embedded themselves deep in soft surfaces, like furniture. Our team have the specialist training, equipment and non-harmful products to eliminate even the most stubborn, trapped odours.

How to get rid of cigarette smell in house

To remove the cigarette odour, you need to remove all the thirdhand smoke particles in the property as well as any nicotine and tar stains. This will require specialist cleaning chemicals and equipment to tackle the particles that have sunk deep into porous surfaces and cut through the greasy stains.

Although some claim airing out the property, deep cleaning surfaces, and using air fresheners can get rid of the odour, these methods will not remove all the particles and should just cover the smell. You may be able to temporarily mask it, but eventually the odour will become too pungent to deal with.

Without professional odour removal services, you could even end up causing more damage to the affected areas without removing the smell. Our odour neutralisation experts will give you peace of mind that the smell will be completely eliminated.

We provide odour removal services for domestic and commercial properties

Using state-of-the-art ozone technology, our qualified experts can remove the most stubborn odours to transform your property into a clean, safe environment. They will also use a specialist odour neutralisation foam to wash away the nicotine and tar stains coating your property.

Whatever the size or type of your building, we have a solution for you. Our technicians have years of experience in the field and will work hard to restore your property to a safe environment once more.

We have worked with many commercial clients to deliver excellent cigarette smoke odour removal services, too. Take a look at our case studies to find out more.

Our technicians aim to leave a fresh and clean environment at your premises that will appeal to customers. After all, it only takes 7 seconds to form a solid first impression.  

Our technicians are fully qualified

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. This includes training specifically in odour elimination.

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 prevent a cigarette smoke odour in your home

If you want to smoke in your home, there are certain 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.

Removing the stench from your building may seem like an impossible task, but with access to the correct equipment and a professional cleaning company, it can easily be achieved.
 

How to avoid smelling of cigarette smoke

Cigarette smoke leaves behind a carcinogenic residue on your hair and skin. The strength of this odour will depend on a variety of factors, such as how often you smoke and how much you sweat. 

The absorption of nicotine has a knock-on effect on your sweat glands; it makes you sweat more and can even change the smell of your sweat. This means that if you’re prone to sweating a considerable amount, your skin may soon begin to smell like cigarette smoke.

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.

If you notice your hair smells, we'd advise to rinse and repeat it multiple times during each shower. If you can’t do this, 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. To improve the smell of your breath, invest in a travel-size toothbrush for cleaning your teeth on the go and stock up on breath mints, gum and cough sweets.
 

Get in touch 

To book your cigarette smoke smell removal service, contact us on 0208 066 0360 or enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk. A member of our friendly customer service team will help you with whatever you need.

We look forward to hearing from you!