Don’t fume: Here are 3 simple tips to show that unwelcome odours the door.
Renting a new house can leave you in a haze. There are so many decisions to make and things to consider. Why doesn’t the closet light work? Where’s the nearest takeout? But when that haze is a cloud of cigarette smoke lingering like the last guest at a housewarming party, you’ll need to consider alternative ways to remove it. Here are three tips for showing that unwelcome smell the door.
- Open every window
Letting fresh air in is the first step to getting odours out. This may seem obvious. However, you may want to enhance aeration. Position a few fans in front of windows so they’re blowing air outside instead of in. This old trick for cooling down apartments in the summer also helps with stale, smelly air since it readjusts the airflow. When strategically placed in front of windows, fans recycle the air in your apartment since they’re constantly pushing out old air. Although it’s also smart to set up a couple of fans to push outside air in—promoting even more airflow.
2. Leave no surface unclean
Almost any surface will absorb or retain the smell of cigarette smoke. You’ll need to get to work cleaning everything. Your smoky new home will probably require more preliminary cleaning than your previous abodes. Consider thoroughly cleaning the following:
- Walls and ceilings
- Floors, including baseboards
- Carpets and other soft fabrics
- Windows and mirrors
Additionally, what you clean with matters. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends products such as vinegar, citrus, and baking soda.These are adsorbing substances. And that’s no typo. An adsorbing agent helps gather—this includes smells.
3. Purify with plants
Studies show that plants can purify air when used in homes. Specifically, it was proven that plants are especially effective in eradicating toxins such as ammonia. Ammonia is a common cigarette additive. It also has a pungent odour.
Cigarette smoke has a special kind of awful smell. The dank smell of ammonia is likely the most prominent.
If you’re having trouble removing the unwanted stink, consider purchasing several plants.
