If a landlord allows smoking inside or around the property, he should also expect the consequences that go with it. The first one is the risk of fire accidents occurring. Another one, a long-term problem, is the lingering smell of cigarette odor. When showing vacant properties to potential tenants, they will likely stay away from rentals with bad smells. It will turn them off. Cigarette smoking inside the rental can also cause ugly yellowish stains on the walls, curtains, and carpets.

As a leasing agent, you should ensure the property is pristine for future renters. So before showing the rental, talk with the landlord about getting rid of the cigarette smell. Fortunately, there are ways to do it. It also does not have to be done after the tenant moves out. Present renters can even practice these tips to avoid receiving complaints from their neighbors. Let’s get started.

Let the property breathe.

One of the most effective ways of getting rid of cigarette smells, or any stench for that matter, is ventilation. After the tenant moves out, the landlord can open up all the windows so the air can flow freely. It will also air out the bad smells. He can do this during cleaning while having the portable and ceiling fans on.

The landlord can also instruct the tenants to do this while they smoke. If they have to light up a cigarette, they can do it outside but away from the neighbors’ house. If they want to do it inside, they can open their windows so the smell won’t linger.

Repaint

The landlord may need to repaint some ceilings and walls if the stains prove difficult to remove. Yes, they will need to spend money on this. But before repainting, they would need to clean out the surface. One DIY tip is making a mixture with one cup of vinegar, half a cup of baking soda, and two cups of warm water. Wipe the surfaces using it, and clean off using a sponge. They would have to repeat the process two to three times.

After cleaning, they can proceed with repainting the walls and ceilings. The number of coats will depend on the stains. You can suggest they use an odor-blocking primer before applying the paint. Not only will it get rid of the discoloration, but it will make the rental appear new.

Absorb

There are several ways to absorb the smoke inside the property. They can use things found in the kitchen. For instance, they can place small bowls with vinegar around the house. Other options are cat litter, baking soda, or activated charcoal. If the landlord wants to take it further, he can purchase an air purifier. It has a HEPA filtering system that will absorb pollutants and allergens.

Wash

The drapes, curtains, and window shades also absorb the smell of smoke. The landlord would have to take them down and clean them thoroughly. Soaking non-wooden blinds in a container with an all-purpose cleaner for about ten to fifteen minutes should do the trick. But for curtains and drapes, either bring them to the waterless cleaner or replace them. It depends on the extent of the damages. The windows will need cleaning too. They can easily spray vinegar on them and wipe it afterward.

Cleanse

The landlords should not forget about the floors and rugs. They also absorb odors, and they stain too. Rugs and carpets tend to catch all the dirt and cigarette molecules. To cleanse them, we have to sprinkle baking soda over them. After 10 minutes, vacuum thoroughly for about half an hour. But that’s not the end of it. The landlord, or whoever will clean it, can spray the carpets with one part vinegar and two parts water.

We can’t use vinegar in cleaning the floors, though. Instead, use a mixture of warm water and a cleanser for mopping. Doing it once may not be enough, so they have to do it twice or thrice.

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