Steps to Eliminate Smoke Odors

It's no secret that people smoke and that over time these odors get embedded in the soft materials in their homes. Unfortunately, those smells also get into the paint on their walls. Odor removal can be a challenge, especially if the build-up was accumulated over the years. The major contributors to these off-putting smells are cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and even marijuana. Opening windows is not enough to remove the pervasive (dangerous) and the overwhelming stench of smoke.

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