toxic chemicals from cigarette smoke lingers longer than you think just because you can't smell it doesn't mean you're really in the clear studies presented by NBC News indicate that the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes remain present even when the smell has gone away just because the car you purchased or the apartment you're renting is no longer occupied by a smoker doesn't mean you're safe from some of the same health consequences the smoker themselves may suffer in testing done months after smokers moved out of homes from 10 to 20 percent of the dangerous chemicals lingered behind on surfaces like furniture and walls although less than the initial risk the danger is still present the risk of detrimental health effects to someone who's not even been around a smoker is referred to as third hand smoke will cover this issue more in depth later in this post third hand smoke and how it affects non-smokers it may be safe to assume that the majority of people are familiar with the term secondhand smoke this is when someone is close enough to a smoker to be able to ingest the byproducts of the cigarette smoke without actually smoking themselves third-hand smoke however occurs when you're exposed to the dangerous chemicals of cigarettes without ever coming into contact with the person smoking third-hand smoke refers to more of a buildup of chemicals coding surfaces over time rather than the instantaneous and hailing of smoke while somebody's actively smoking research conducted by Boston pediatrician Jonathan Wynn akov indicates that nearly half of the population is not aware of the dangers associated with third hand smoke and have no idea that bringing themselves or their children into a home where someone was smoking three days ago can have adverse effects on their health there are over 250 toxic substances present in cigarettes and there is no acceptable minimum amount of ingestion that's considered safe exposure to third hand smoke can cause the same health consequences that it does for smokers it's clear that smoking being around a smoker and being in an environment where smokers have spent time can cause devastating consequences no matter to what degree someone or something has been exposed to cigarette smoke it's important to take measures to get rid of the toxins and odor that result two home remedies work for cigarette smell removal regardless of whether they're aware of the health consequences most people don't like the smell of cigarette smoke and want to do something to eliminate it many have attempted to come up with various home remedies to try to rid the air of the offensive odor several remedies out there include white vinegar or apple cider vinegar spray baking soda airing out the space by opening windows and blowing fans retail strength carpet cleaners powder or activated charcoal vinegar seems to be a very common trend among those who wish to clean without chemicals vinegar works to reduce the smells because many smells are alkaline while vinegar is very acidic it balances the smell and can act as a disinfectant but does not entirely remove the toxin from the air while some of these fixes may help reduce odor initially they don't work to remove the harmful toxins that remain from the cigarette smoke the smell will likely return once the particles leave the air baking soda another common alternative household cleaner and odor absorber similarly only absorbs some of the odor but does not eliminate the toxin activated charcoal can absorb odors that pass by it but only works in a small vicinity and will not be able to remove toxins from the air and just like a sponge when it gets full with water carbon has the same potential of releasing the odors right back into the environment how to get cigarette smell out of house to really get rid of cigarette smells from a house or other indoor environments you need to use a method that does not rely on masking agents or fragrances and equally important is safe to use around your family and pets as discussed previously ozone treatment was once a popular method of removing cigarette smells but studies have shown a zone to have adverse consequences in addition to a reliable treatment to be able to get to the source of the odor some things that should be done to fully remove the smell include having your carpet clean washing all surfaces of the home thoroughly washing clothing and linens that may have come into contact with the smoke smell how to protect yourself against second and third-hand smoke simply not smoking is not enough to avoid any consequences related to cigarette smoke now that the adverse effects of smoking are well-known many people find it very important to be able to protect themselves or their loved ones from the non direct effects of smoke if you're someone who suffers from allergies and are particularly sensitive to toxins in the air one of the best measures of protection is a breathing mask a breathing mask such as the enviro cleanse mask can allow you to breathe normally while blocking out dangerous toxins found in the environment it can significantly reduce the immediate reaction that can be triggered by exposure to cigarette smoke or other general beliefs best smoke smell and odor removal products when thinking about the removal of cigarette smoke odor it's important to take a comprehensive approach if you remove it from the air but not the surfaces in your home or vice versa the toxins are still present and the smell can linger the enviro cleanse sign of personal environment protection products is able to effectively eliminate odors from laundry walls furniture and your indoor air while using a patented and save earth mineral technology this technology uses the act of metal oxide powders magnesium oxide zinc oxide and titanium dioxide which works to neutralize odors in a safe way that poses no additional risk to those with chemical or allergy sensitivities there are no potential irritants or chemical odors which are released back into the environment and last but not least no enviro cleanse product contain fragrances or toxic chemicals best smoke smell and odor removal products in addition to the enviro clintons mask for pollutants that can offer a medium protection to contaminants in the air in viral cleanse also offers a specialty hvac filters that work actively to remove those contaminants including smoke smells and the harmful VOCs associated with smoke odors how to remove cigarette smoke from clothes removing the cigarette smoke smell from the air is not enough to protect yourself and your family from the dangers of smoke it must also be removed from your belongings in your clothing the enviro cleanse laundry additive can be used right along with your normal detergent to attack the chemical odors associated with cigarette smoke and more importantly does so without the use of toxic chemicals and masking agents removing smoke odors from surfaces many people don't realize that smoke can also make its way into the crevices of your home for example surfaces like wood or drywall in viral cleanse offers a surface treatment product that's versatile and gentle enough to be used either for everyday cleaning supplemental to your regular routine or in situations where there's a particularly strong odor as with other products in viral cleanse surface cleaning products use our natural earth metal technology to neutralize odors and safely neutralize them upon contact with noxious or chemical odors what makes the enviro cleanse product unique from other additives that claim to be able to remove smoke and cigarette smell other laundry products that claim to be natural or fragrance free may not produce any fragrance but also don't utilize the same neutralizing technology that we use you may not be able to smell anything on your clothes after using one of those products but similar to the home remedies listed previously they do little more than hiding the contaminants still present in your clothes the enviro cleanse laundry enhancer which comes in both liquid and powder form gets to the source of the contaminants and eliminates their risk by breaking down the chemical composition of the odors that makes it noxious to begin with the enviro cleanse laundry products can be used regularly to complement your regular laundry routine or can be utilized on occasion only when odor neutralization is a must if you or a family member is particularly sensitive to fragrances it's advised that you use it every time you do laundry in order to avoid any adverse reaction that could result from fragrances or chemicals commonly found in regular laundry detergent cigarette smell removal from hands have you ever noticed that a smokers still smells like smoke even right after they take a shower or brush their teeth cigarette smoke does not just affect the smokers close mouth and lungs smoke can cling to and linger on our body surface and the smell can be quite difficult to get rid of if you're someone who smokes you may end up with your hands smelling of smoke even after you wash them that's because basic soap just removes dirt and debris from your hands and leaves behind a fragrance that quickly disappears and does nothing to change or neutralize the chemicals present originally the enviro cleanse hand soap and deodorizer uses our same earth mineral technology that eliminates odors by neutralizing chemicals that cause them this process is called destructive absorption neutralization and it happens when you rub your hands together with our soap product and our technology makes contact with the chemicals or offending odors our fragrance free formula will not leave your hands dry and is formulated especially for those with sensitive skin for more information on our viral cleanse product click the link in the description below