Odor removal experts are often asked how to rid homes and facilities of the persistent odors left by tobacco and cannabis smokers. Heavy smoking over a long period of time causes stubborn and severe smoke odors.
Simple deodorizing won’t work – smoke penetrates crevices and cavities and thus requires a process that also penetrates those same spaces. Also, when sticky tobacco residues accumulate, the resulting film on interior building surfaces continually release malodors.
Use a HEPA Air Scrubber
When removing odors, use a Dri-Eaz® HEPA 700 air scrubber with an activated carbon filter to aid in removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including tobacco, cannabis or other noxious odors.
3-Step Odor Removal Process
This proven system is the key to successful tobacco odor removal:
Step 1: Apply Tabac-Attack
Suppress tobacco or cannabis odors with ODORx™ Tabac-Attack to initially knock down the strongest odors. Prepare a ready-to-use solution according to label directions and apply directly to floors coated with smoke residues.
Step 2: Thermal-Fog
Thermal-fog with Tabac-Attack scented Thermo-55: This powerful heat-activated odor counteractant penetrates deep into walls, floors and other surfaces to counteract odors where they hide. Allow fog to remain for one hour before cross-ventillating for at least 30 minutes. Use Thermo-55 with the Thermo-Gen VF Fogger or other fogger, and be sure to follow all label directions.
Step 3: Clean Up
It’s critical to thoroughly clean all surfaces using Tabac-Attack as a deodorizer additive in cleaning solutions.
Add Tabac-Attack to the following cleaning solutions:
HARD SURFACES
Walls and ceilings - Add to Unsmoke Degrease-All (for high-gloss or semi-gloss paint) or Wall Wash (for flat or semi-gloss paint)
Other hard surfaces - Add to Unsmoke Degrease-All
SOFT SURFACES
Carpets and Upholstery - Add to Prochem All Fiber Deep Clean or Liquid Slurry
Download this 3-Step Guide to Removing Tobacco and Cannabis Odors for easy reference, and see more smoke and odor removal articles in Legend Brands Tips & Tricks.
