### Removing Stubborn Odors
Odors can linger in your home, creating an unpleasant environment. Common sources of these odors include pets, smoking, mold, and cooking. Professional odor removal services can provide a deep clean to effectively eliminate these stubborn scents.
### How do you deep clean a smoker’s house?
**Walls and Ceilings**
* **Wipe down:** Use a damp cloth with a solution of water and white vinegar to wipe down walls and ceilings, removing any nicotine residue.
* **Repaint:** If nicotine stains are significant, repainting may be necessary.
**Floors and Carpets**
* **Vacuum:** Vacuum carpets thoroughly to remove loose dust and debris.
* **Steam clean:** Steam cleaning carpets is an effective way to remove deep-set odors.
* **Hardwood floors:** Wipe down hardwood floors with a damp cloth and a solution of water and vinegar.
**Furniture**
* **Upholstery:** Vacuum upholstery to remove dust and debris. For stubborn odors, consider hiring a professional upholstery cleaner.
* **Leather:** Wipe down leather furniture with a damp cloth and a mild leather cleaner.
**Kitchen**
* **Clean appliances:** Wipe down appliances, including the oven, stove, and refrigerator, with a solution of water and white vinegar.
* **Exhaust fan:** Clean the exhaust fan to remove grease and smoke residue.
**Bathrooms**
* **Clean surfaces:** Wipe down bathroom surfaces, including the toilet, sink, and shower, with a disinfectant cleaner.
* **Ventilate:** Open windows or use exhaust fans to ventilate bathrooms and remove odors.
**Other Areas**
* **Curtains and drapes:** Wash curtains and drapes in hot water with a deodorizing detergent.
* **Air filters:** Replace air filters regularly to remove odors and improve air quality.