I asked someone to paint my smoke smelled place. They did not clean before they painted. Now my place still has the smoke smell. Any advice on how I can fix it please?
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Here are a few suggestions, or try them all!
Sprinkle baking soda on all upholstery and carpets. Let it sit overnight to absorb odors, then vacuum. This may need repeating several times.
Leave bowls of white vinegar around the house, or boil a pot-full on the stove. Mop hard floors, cabinets, and windows with a mixture of ½ cup of white vinegar per gallon of warm water.
Hang activated charcoal (briquets) around the house in netting such as red mesh produce bags; don't place directly on things - it might stain.
Steam clean surfaces such as cabinets where you can see the smoke residue, wiping up with microfiber. Steam machines can be rented at hardware stores.
Finally, don't underestimate the power of fresh air and sunshine! Keep as many windows open as possible with fans running, and set unwashable brick-a-brack and pillows, etc. out in direct strong sunlight.
Good luck!
I'm not sure we have enough information to really answer your question but hopefully some suggestions will help.
Was this smoke smell caused by a fire or just from present or former residents? It sounds like it may be the latter..
I'm also assuming you are not talking about furniture/clothing or items in your home but perhaps the walls or/and cabinets.
I'm sorry that I have to say this but I believe the painters have basically 'sealed' in the smoke smell and the smell/odor may be there for a very long time - years probably.
I do not believe it is possible to clean away the smell or to use any type of material products to help either.
I would suggest you find out what type of paint was used (brand and type - oil/water based/etc.).
You will need this information when you seek 'professional' help.
Take this information along with information about types of walls etc that was painted to maybe an Ace hardware store (they have more time to offer help) or to a regular paint store.
The painters should have cleaned the wood before painting and even then should have used a product in the paint that is for painting smoked walls/wood.
It would be nice if you could make them do what will be necessary to remove this smell but that may not be possible.
Sorry, but I think this will take some 'doing'.
Maybe other members can offer more help/suggestions.
I see that others are recommending different ways to remove the smell/odor but if your odor is in the paint that was used then I'm not sure any of this will work.
Make sure you clean carpets and fabrics with baking soda or vinegar. Use fans and open the windows to let air circulate.
I recently went through this as my daughter smoked in my basement and the smell began to linger upstairs I got bars of soap doesnt matter what kind I got 6 bars and put on small plate and put in different areas of the house I also put white vinegar in cups and placed in areas of the house and I also put baking soda in cups and also placed in areas of the house I left these out for about a month and it worked an extra tip when your picking up these items take the baking soda and dump in the toilet along with the vinegar it will foam and is great to clean your toilet.
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