Smokey house - how to get rid of smell

Smokey house - how to get rid of smell

Member since 2022 · 2 posts · 0 votes

We are interested in a house that has horrible smoke smell.  It's turned the walls and ceiling a bit yellow.  I see people recommend an oil base Kilz paint for the walls and ceiling.  And to rip out all the carpet.  Also, see suggestions about using an ozone generator, anyone have experience with that?  Any other suggestions on getting rid of the smell?  Thank you!

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  • Flipper/Rehabber · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2018 · 269 posts · 152 votes
    4y

    Whenever we have any issues whether it be smoke smell, urine, etc. We use Kilz. We used the Kilz Restoration on the last one and the results were great. Rip out all the carpet, baseboards, etc. Blast the Kilz everywhere, we even sometimes hit the subfloors! 

  • Handyman · MN · Member since 2020 · 92 posts · 46 votes
    4y

    Nicotine is an oil that clings to surfaces - check out a smokers windshield. Kilz will help block that oil at least on the walls and ceilings. 

    Cabinets, doors and blinds, and all that dust in the vents will also hold that odor. Never been a fan of ozone, but heard it works for some. 

    Deep cleaning and fresh air circulation will help with the residual odors, but it just takes time. 

    Good luck! 

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