Simple Question - Does it get rid of cigarette smoke lingering from previous occupant?
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This unit can help to remove cigarette smoke when paired with its HEPA-Odorcell filter. We would recommend to purchase these together so you will have the best option to help remove the lingering odor. Keep in mind, these units will only work in the space that they are in. We recommend that when you receive your unit, take out the basic filter that comes with the unit and put in the HEPA-Odorcell and turn the unit on high for a couple of hours to allow max air flow. If you have any further questions, please let us know. Thank you for choosing Alen as your clean air provider and have a great day.
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yes for the most part, it reduces the immediate smell and gets the smell out of the air faster if its in the area of the smoke
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No it doesn't. I did not notice that it worked at all. It may be because I have a GMC Yukon instead of a small car.I do know one thing. When i vacuum the whole roof (headliner) of the car it helps a lot.Makes a big difference in the smoke smell. That is where smoke collects, even if you open a window while smoking.I also know that what car dealers use to clean up car smoke is a commercial air cleaner ozone generators. After a car dealer deducts money from you for the smoke smell, they take it out themselves for nothing. How nice.
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Depends on the space in which you want smoke odor from. I use it in one bedroom where it works well within that space.
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Not really. Even when covered it still makes smoke. My solution is to use it just under my kitchen exhaust and then I don't have smoke problems.
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Stephanie,Your question can't be nailed down to exact science. The amount of cigarette smoke can go from a trace on a surface from a week of smoking to a tar build up. I have been using one of these at home for my cars, a camper, and in my basement. At work I've done design work for Ozone rooms to remove smoke smell out of furniture that has been in fires. Yes an ozone generator can clean cigarette smoke. If it is smoke damage from years and years of build up, I'm afraid you are on cleaning duty with brushes and cleaners until you get the tar removed. This baby will do a fine job after that. ~Steve Davis Stephanie,Your question can't be nailed down to exact science. The amount of cigarette smoke can go from a trace on a surface from a week of smoking to a tar build up. I have been using one of these at home for my cars, a camper, and in my basement. At work I've done design work for Ozone rooms to remove smoke smell out of furniture that has been in fires. Yes an ozone generator can clean cigarette smoke. If it is smoke damage from years and years of build up, I'm afraid you are on cleaning duty with brushes and cleaners until you get the tar removed. This baby will do a fine job... » Read More Stephanie,Your question can't be nailed down to exact science. The amount of cigarette smoke can go from a trace on a surface from a week of smoking to a tar build up. I have been using one of these at home for my cars, a camper, and in my basement. At work I've done design work for Ozone rooms to remove smoke smell out of furniture that has been in fires. Yes an ozone generator can clean cigarette smoke. If it is smoke damage from years and years of build up, I'm afraid you are on cleaning duty with brushes and cleaners until you get the tar removed. This baby will do a fine job after that. ~Steve Davis « Show Less
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It has helped me with second hand smoke. It was the only reason I purchased it, to try it out. I'm impressed and will be buying more. Hope I answered your question.
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In the situation you describe I don't they would clear the air in your whole appartment with one unit . In my office, where I frequently smoke, one unit with three filters does an excellent job of deodorizing one room but won't clear two rooms for several hours. If there is one room where the odor seems to come into your place it might work otherwise you might want to use two machines with carbon filters.
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No experience with such things, but seriously doubt that anything but a 'clean room' at medical or manufacturing facility could clean the sorry fumes of burning tobacco. Ask your smoking neighbors to move, or consider the same for yourself.
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It does. I have a neighbor that smokes...if I smell it I turn the fan to high and the smell goes away quickly. I used to be a heavy smoker, If you or a family member is a smoker I would keep it running all the time on medium or high, it would help a lot with keeping the smell out of upholstery, furniture clothes etc. have not tested this though.
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Honestly not sure. As long as you blow smoke thru it. Hides the odor and smoke as long as you dont blow hard.
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Smoke detectors: Yes, but it takes ALOT of smoke to cause that, have fans circulating air in the room and it will help it keep from building up. No to the sticky residue, that mostly depends upon the solution you are using. Stick with the recommended fog and you should be fine, same for food.
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If the answers here are correct, then the description is misleading by saying it traps the smoke. Now I'm wondering if there's a point in keeping it.
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I have only used on cigarette smoke. It did the trick but after a period of a couple months the smoky smell is back although not as strong.
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It lets off small amounts of ozone "good for odors, bacteria, and drying the air" so yes will get rid of and "bleach" odors from the air. It has negatively charged metal filters that particulates stick to, which it uses negative ions for which actually makes any particles that escape get very heavy and attract other particulates then fall to the ground rather quickly. so in other words-Yes it will get rid of the second hand smoke from the clothes, make them smell freshly laundered, no stale or unfresh scent, and bacteria + bugs= non-existent!
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No. It is OK to remedy smoke in a car but it takes closing the small place up for a while and multiple application. My wife is a travel agent and says there are smoke free rooms - ask for one.
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It will remove smoke in the house; however, if the smoke has already settled into fabrics and furniture, it will take a while longer for the ions to work it out. More than one unit is best.