The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in 2019, nearly 14 of every 100 U.S. adults aged 18 years or older (14.0%) currently smoked cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes or cigars can leave lingering odors in a home or business, which could stick to items and furniture and be difficult to remove. Businesses that allow smoking in their facility must be also aware that the smell of smoke could turn away potential clients, which is why the odor must be removed as soon as possible.
In most cases, washing and wiping alone won’t solve the problem. In order to completely eliminate tobacco smoke from a property, there is a need to call a professional smoke odor removal company, such as ServiceMaster by Wright.
We have a team of experts who have the advanced tools, products, and processes to deeply clean your property.
A sign of tobacco smoke damage is a lingering smell as well as a yellowish-brown film on ceilings, possessions or walls. Smoke damage is not only an aesthetic problem; it can also pose health risks, since tobacco smoke contains harmful chemicals and cancer-causing compounds which could affect both smokers and non-smokers. Professional odor removal services will not only eliminate the smell but also the hazards that it can bring to the property and building occupants.
How to Reduce Smoke Odors?
While waiting for the professionals to arrive, there are some steps that could help minimize the smell of tobacco smoke:
- Air out the building by keeping windows and doors open when the weather permits
- Smoke outside the home or facility
- Utilize air purifiers and replace air filters
Our Fire Damage Restoration Services
ServiceMaster by Wright is a general contractor servicing Southwest Florida and surrounding areas. Aside from tobacco smoke removal, we also offer the following fire damage restoration services to customers all throughout Bonita Springs, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Captiva, Englewood, Estero, Fort Myers, Iona, LaBelle, Lehigh Acres, Longboat Key, Marco Island, Naples, North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, San Carlos Park, Sanibel Island, Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Venice, Florida:
- Odor control measures. These may include ventilation to air out the property, application of deodorizers, placement of air filtration units, etc.
- Air scrubbers for smoke and/or odor. Smoke and odor particles continue to be airborne many days after the fire has stopped. Air scrubbers use high efficiency air filtration (HEPA) to remove these particles from the air, enhancing the efficiency of cleaning and clearing the air for safe breathing. They also keep airborne construction dust to a minimum.
- Thermal fogging. A strong deodorizer that penetrates everywhere the smoke traveled to neutralize odor. This process, if used, will require the removal of pets, plants and human occupants for a short period of time.
- Ozone. An oxidizing agent produced by a portable ozone generator. This process, if used, will require the removal of pets, plants and human occupants for a short period of time.
- Carpet and furniture cleaning. Includes inspection, pre-testing, professional cleaning and deodorization, speed drying, covering to protect during structural restoration. May include re- application of stain protection.
- Ceiling, wall and woodwork cleaning, polishing and deodorizing.
- Confined space cleaning Spaces like closets, attics, cabinets and drawers are sources of trapped smoke odor and require thorough cleaning, deodorization and airing out.
- Hard surface floor cleaning. Includes inspection, cleaning and, if needed, refinishing of marble, stone, tile, wood and laminate floors. Stone floors may require grout cleaning. Floors will then be covered for protection during structural restoration. We have the most advanced products and systems, customized for restoring different smoke damaged contents. Whether furniture and upholstery, knick-knacks or other belongings, we will work to restore your contents back to normal. We clean, deodorize and protect all content items, and climate-controlled storage and careful inventory control are always part of our contents cleaning services.
- Ultrasonic cleaning. We use our ultrasonic tanks to clean certain goods, and then re-pack for storage. Some examples of items that might be cleaned ultrasonically are Venetian blinds, collectibles and other smaller contents.
- Ozone room. A special deodorizing chamber to get rid of smoke odors in clothing, books, upholstered furniture and other soft goods
- Furniture and upholstery cleaning. This requires specialty equipment, products and technicians trained and certified in furniture restoration.
Why Choose ServiceMaster by Wright for Tobacco Smoke Removal Service?
- Highly Trained and Experienced Professionals
- Accredited by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) in the field of fire damage
- We manage any labor and trades required in the make safe, cleaning, and restoration program
- Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
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When it comes to smoke removal in Southwest Florida, trust ServiceMaster by Wright to get the job done completely, quickly and efficiently.
Contact us at (239) 431-9947 or connect with us online to schedule an appointment. Our Emergency Response Team is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
