Eliminate Smoke Odors And
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Breathe Free and Easy With Smoke Odor Removal
Services in San Diego
There are many different sources of smoke odors, including:
- Fire
- Weed
- Cigars
- Cigarettes
At NonScents Pro, we provide the professional and thorough cleaning services you need to eliminate all signs of smoke odor and leave your residence smelling, well, odor free! Whether you live in a single-family home or own a multi-unit building, we can provide the results you want. Contact us today!
What Is Smoke Damage?
Depending on the source of the smoke damage, the answer may vary. Cigarette smoke produces strong-smelling substances that stick to every surface in the space. Smoke from a fire can act like an acid and eat away different materials if left untouched for too long. NonScents Pro offers odor removal services backed by science to clients in San Diego. Contact us today for a free consultation.
From kitchen fires and cigarette smoke to marijuana products and electrical fires, there are a number of reasons why you might have residual smoke odor in your home or apartment building. Not only is inhaling smoke dangerous for your health, but it can damage your property value and destroy your personal belongings. If you are in need of smoke odor removal services, be sure to reach out to our team of professional technicians at NonScents Pro today.
1. Fire
Fires actually create two different types of smoke damage to homes — visible soot and invisible odor. Additionally, the type of fire will alter the impact of these two types of smoke damage. Smoke odor from wood will not necessarily react the same way as smoke odor from plastics. With that in mind, you want to be sure to contact the professionals at NonScents Pro to ensure that the odor is treated correctly and thoroughly.
2. Cigars
While you might enjoy the smell of some cigars, it’s important to know that they can damage the inside of your living space. The smoke will settle on furniture, seep into the paint on the walls, become embedded in the carpet, and more. Whether you are trying to sell your home or rent the space to a new tenant, be sure to reach out to our team at NonScents Pro. We can help you safely and quickly eliminate any signs of cigar smoke.
3. Weed
Smoke from marijuana products will spread throughout multi-unit dwellings in a variety of ways. From hallways and stairwells to electrical lines and ventilation systems, the smoke can travel throughout your building within minutes. This means that all of your tenants and units are at risk of second-hand smoke from weed. At NonScents Pro, our scientifically backed cleaning system can permanently eliminate this problem.
4. Cigarettes
Perhaps the biggest source of smoke odors in residential and commercial buildings is cigarettes. This is especially problematic for multi-unit dwellings where many people report that smoke involuntarily enters their homes from another location in the building. Even ventilation systems cannot completely eliminate the exposure to secondhand smoke. Contact the technicians at NonScents Pro to eliminate smoke odors in your private residence or rental unit.
Visible And Hidden Signs Of Smoke Damage
Visible Signs
There are many visible signs of damage that can occur in a residence where there was a prolonged period of smoking. The chemicals in tobacco products can include cyanide, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and many others. These chemicals build up on any surface where the smoking takes place, including:
Carpets
Kitchen Counters And Cabinets
Toys
Linens And Blankets
Furniture
Throw Rugs
Walls
And More
Indoor Smoking Leaves Plenty of Evidence
Cigarettes are stinky, and they tend to leave their stink behind. You may have already seen evidence of this, since the grungy smoke from tobacco sticks to every surface of an indoor space. Wherever smoking has been prevalent, you may see, smell, or feel a yellowish-brown, sticky substance coating various surfaces and furniture. It is especially hard to remove this discoloration from plastics and painted surfaces. Smoke can penetrate deep into furniture, carpets, walls, windows, and pretty much anything else you can think of.
The results of long-term indoor smoking are not only unsightly — they can also be pungent. Many households throughout San Diego are dealing with unpleasant smoke odors that never seem to go away. Smoke odor tends to linger because, believe it or not, the damage caused by long-term indoor smoking is very similar to the damage caused by an actual fire. In fact, smoke from fires is often far easier to remove from walls and other surfaces than tobacco smoke is!
Fortunately, the professional odor eliminators at NonScents Pro are ready to help!
Are You Dealing With Lingering Smoke Odor?
Tobacco residue is not only unsightly and stinky, but the airborne particles carried in the odor may even be a minor risk to your health. According to the EPA, Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) is a mix of smoke that’s derived from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, combined with the smoke exhaled by the smoker. It is a varied mixture of more than 4,000 compounds, many of which are known to cause cancer in both humans and animals. Even in second-hand smoke and lingering odors, many of these compounds are strong irritants to the respiratory system.
Secondhand Smoke and Multi-Unit Housing
Many multi-unit dwellings have a strict no-smoking policy due to the fact that if one tenant smokes, all tenants will be exposed to the harmful chemicals in tobacco products. According to the CDC, approximately one in four people live in multi-unit housing, which puts them at risk for exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke if their building doesn’t have a no-smoking policy. Contrary to what many people think, halting the spread of smoke is not really possible. Some of the more common steps people take to eliminate or reduce the smell and harmful effects of smoke, include:
- Opening windows
- Turning on fans
- Spraying air freshener
- Closing windows and turning on air conditioning
- Using a ventilation system
- Vacuuming
Unfortunately, none of these are completely effective at eliminating smoke or providing the protection you need from it’s harsh chemicals. At NonScents Pro, we proudly serve clients throughout San Diego with our efficient and thorough smoke removal treatments that are backed by science. Schedule a free consultation today.
Dangers of Smoking Indoors
Aside from decreasing the value of your single-family home or multi-unit dwelling, there are a number of other dangers from indoor smoking. Let’s take a closer look at secondhand and thirdhand smoke.
Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand smoke is what happens when you breathe in the smoke from someone else’s cigarette or cigar. It is dangerous for children, adults, and pets.
Thirdhand Smoke
Even if you are a nonsmoker and don’t live with someone who smokes, you could still be at risk from thirdhand smoke due to the previous owner or tenant. The sticky and toxic particulates that come from cigarettes can cling to walls, ceilings, and other hard surfaces. Additionally, they can be absorbed into carpets, draperies, and other upholstered items.
How Chlorine Dioxide Works
Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) is a fast, non-toxic, sterilizing agent that can be used to neutralize odor sources caused by bacteria, mold, smoke, and more. Approved by the EPA (environmental protection agency), chlorine dioxide can be used to remove odors both indoors and outdoors. Essentially, it completely decomposes the matter that wasn’t entirely broken down in the smoking process.
ClO2 is a very strong oxidizer, which means it has the ability to oxidize — accept the electrons of other substances. It effectively kills the microorganisms that create foul odors, and removes any biological film left behind.
It is approved as a safe and effective treatment method because the high reactivity of chlorine dioxide means that it will rapidly break down in water, leaving no residue or odor behind. Contact the experienced technicians at NonScents Pro today to schedule a free consultation in San Diego.
Property Value and Smoke Removal
Whether you own a single-family home or a multi-unit residence, there will probably come a time when you want to sell your real estate. If you hope to get top dollar for your property, then it is essential to address any smoke odors in the space. A majority of real estate agents have indicated that when a home smells like smoke, it will more than likely sell for far less than its actual value. It is much more difficult to sell, as the odor immediately puts people off from wanting to make an offer.
While not every potential buyer expects a turn-key property, they will likely be significantly less interested if they realize that they will have to invest a lot of time and money to remove the smoke odor from the space. Whether due to the smell, health concerns, cleanliness, or other concerns, there are a variety of reasons why buyers may not be interested in your property or purchasing it for its true value. It is highly important to make sure you thoroughly eliminate any smoke smells from your property before putting it on the market. Contact NonScents Pro today to learn more about our proven odor removal system and schedule your free estimate.
Get Started With Smoke Odor Removal
As the owner of the property, there are a number of steps you can take to remove smoke odor from the inside of the living space.
Set a strict no-smoking policy
Change all of the filters in the home or building
Wash all bedding
Vacuum carpets weekly and schedule professional carpet cleaning every six months
Provide thorough and adequate ventilation for the entire space
Install or update smoke alarms
Open windows to air out the space
Hire professional odor removal technicians from NonScents Pro
It’s important to remember that thoroughly eliminating all smoke odors in your home or apartment building must be completed by a professional. No matter what products are on the market for consumers, they are unable to completely rid your space of smoke odors. At NonScents Pro, we have the equipment and experience to ensure your space smells fresh and free of all foul odors. Schedule a free consultation today.
Professional Smoke Smell Removal
As ugly, smelly, and potentially dangerous as tobacco residue can be, removing it poses a real challenge. However, it is often absolutely necessary. For example:
A home may need smoke smell removal before being sold.
An apartment may need smoke odor removal between tenants.
A home may need smoke smell removal before being sold.
Odor Elimination
Professional Smoke Smell Removal!
As ugly, smelly, and potentially dangerous as tobacco residue can be, removing it poses a real challenge. However, it is often absolutely necessary. For example:
- A home may need smoke smell removal before being sold.
- An apartment may need smoke odor removal between tenants.
- An automobile may need odor removal to make it drivable to others.
That’s exactly where our EPA-approved chlorine dioxide odor removal treatment comes in! At NonScents Pro, we use safe and effective odor elimination techniques to remove smoke residues that are pervasive throughout homes and businesses in San Diego and Orange County, turning a time-consuming process into a quick overnight treatment that leaves your nose happy!
The NonScents Pro team will help bring your property back to a healthy, smoke-free, smell-free condition fast. Our team is highly trained and skilled in procedures to not only provide cigarette odor removal, but also to do it quickly and efficiently, turning your property back to you smell-free in as little time as possible. Contact us today to schedule your professional odor removal treatment today!
The NonScents Pro Service Pricing Model
| Unit Size | Cost |
| <1,000 sf. | $500.00 |
| 1,001 – 2,000 sf. | $650.00 |
| 2,001 – 3,000 sf. | $850.00 |
| 3,001 – 4,000 sf. | $1,050.00 |
| 4,001 – 5,000 sf. | $1,350.00 |
| 5,000 sf. | Call Us For An Inspection. |
Every standard odor treatment includes:
- Source odor inspection
- Overnight ClO2 gassing of entire property including HVAC & ductwork
Neglected properties determined to be in need of special services such as janitorial, duct cleaning and wall washing will be quoted individually. Special service pricing is in addition to standard Odor Removal Service Pricing.
Please note: Janitorial services quoted by NonScents Pro are intended specifically for cleaning of source odor areas for odor removal purposes.