Smoke Odor Removal Tacoma

Biohazard & Smoke Odor Removal Services in Tacoma, Sumner, and Pierce County

First Rule of Odor Abatement – Remove the source!

Cleaning Considerations – TACT

We use many different technologies, many different chemistries, and many different processes. We have the training and the EPA-approved proven solutions.

The image below illustrates just how incredibly small odor particles are. For context, a single human hair is approximately 70 microns in diameter. A micron is one-millionth of a meter—nearly invisible to the naked eye. Now consider this: the smallest odor particles that the human nose can detect are often less than one micron in size, making them more than 100 times smaller than a strand of human hair.

This is why effective cigarette odor removal Tacoma services require more than just surface cleaning or air fresheners. These microscopic particles penetrate porous materials like drywall, carpet, and upholstery, embedding themselves deep within your property’s structure.

At PuroClean of Tacoma East, we understand the science behind odor at the particulate level. Our cigarette odor removal Tacoma process uses state-certified chemical agents, thermal fogging, and advanced filtration systems to neutralize these ultra-fine odor molecules—restoring clean air and peace of mind.

Odor Sources

All of these take special processes, and we developed those processes

• Pets, pet urine, tobacco products, marijuana, curry and other spicy foods

Odor Equipment

We improve air quality using HEPA air scrubbers, activated charcoal filters, and hydroxyl generators.

All of our equipment is safe to operate around people, pets, children, and indoor plants, ensuring continuous treatment without disruption.

Cigarette Smoke Damage

Cigarette smoke can cause long-term damage to property—lingering for years or even decades if left untreated. The tar, nicotine, and odor particles from tobacco embed deep into walls, ceilings, carpets, HVAC systems, and other porous materials. Fortunately, this damage can be fully remediated with the right process.

At PuroClean of Tacoma East, we’ve developed proven, science-backed methods for cigarette odor removal Tacoma that eliminate the source of contamination—not just mask the smell. Our approach targets and neutralizes the embedded particles at the molecular level, leaving your space clean, fresh, and safe.

Learn more here: Cigarette Odor Removal Tacoma

Summary Odor Procedure – Cigarette Odor Removal Tacoma

Remove Porous Materials
• Includes carpet, drapes, upholstered furniture
• No EPA-approved method exists for fully disinfecting textiles, so removal is essential

Degrease All Painted Surfaces (2x)
• Apply foam solution, allow dwell time, agitate surface, then wipe using microfiber
• Repeat the full cycle twice to remove embedded tar and nicotine

Clean & Disinfect All Surfaces (2x)
• Foam application followed by dwell time, agitation, and microfiber wipe-down
• Ensures both visible and invisible contaminants are eliminated

Detail Cabinetry, Appliances & Vanities by Hand
• Clean inside and out, up to three times if needed
• Solid wood cabinets can often be restored
• Particle board materials absorb more odor and may require replacement

Degrease All Painted Surfaces (2x)
• Apply foam solution, allow dwell time, agitate surface, then wipe using microfiber
• Repeat the full cycle twice to remove embedded tar and nicotine

Clean & Disinfect All Surfaces (2x)
• Foam application followed by dwell time, agitation, and microfiber wipe-down
• Ensures both visible and invisible contaminants are eliminated

Detail Cabinetry, Appliances & Vanities by Hand
• Clean inside and out, up to three times if needed
• Solid wood cabinets can often be restored
• Particle board materials absorb more odor and may require replacement

Atmospheric & Surface Treatments
• Misting with ClO₂, wet fogging with citric acid, and thermal fogging
• Each system uses unique chemistry to neutralize airborne and surface-level cigarette odor
• Full treatment covers all surfaces and airspace volume

Final Cleaning Phase
• Thorough wipe-down of windows, bathroom fixtures, flooring, and countertops
• Ensures the space looks and smells clean, not just sanitized

Customer Walk-Through
• Final inspection with the client to confirm satisfaction with the cigarette odor removal Tacoma process

General Odor

Our arsenal of processes, EPA-approved chemistry solutions, equipment, experience, and training equip us to tackle the toughest of odor jobs. We have fixed raw sewage in crawlspaces. Sewer line back up in basements. Long-term pet damage. 40-years worth of cigarette smoke damage. We know when to remove materials, and when and how to clean, deodorize, and disinfect odor-damaged materials.