Commercial Property and Smoke Odor

2/8/2022 (Permalink)

Removing Smoke Odor from Commercial Property

A common question from Columbia SC property owners is: How to remove smoke odor? Nicotine is a challenge to  even the most skilled deodorization and odor removal experts.

Removing the source is the key to eliminating odors. But nicotine is made up of very, very small micron-level particulates that can embed themselves into almost anything.   

Masking and other do-it-yourself methods are powerless against odors from vaping, cigarettes, and cigars. Even extensive cleaning doesn’t offer assurance.

The smelly reality of smoke odor

If you buy a property where it has been smoked in for years. You’d probably have to remove or replace everything that’s either pulling or pushing air and made of porous materials. HVAC systems, exhaust vents in bathrooms, carpet, and carpet padding. These places tend to absorb smoke and may be unsalvageable. 

Wet washing walls with cleaning products may eliminate some odor, but it’s no guarantee and may cause further damage in some instances.

Commercial odor removal and deodorization

The science of identifying and eliminating odors in your property can be complicated because they can come from a variety of sources both inside and outside your building, office or other structure. SERVPRO of Richland County has local experts trained to identify and eliminate offensive odors using  deodorization agents, air scrubbers, and  thermal foggers. For questions, contact us anytime at (803) 324-578.