Does this really help neutralize the smell of cigarette smoke (wafting in/under my door from another condo)?
1666117
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.
1666118
Not in an environment with cigarette smoke but definitely helps freshen my apartment.
1666119
I returned my unit to the manufacturer. I found it ineffective for my needs and very noisy. Whether this would neutralize cigarette odors coming from another source other then the confines of your condo would be marginal at best.
1666120
Not sure about cigarette smoke. But does neutralize smoke from a fireplace.
1891986
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.
111688
Negative... when the wood is smoking in the tray.. there is a tremendous amount of smoke..it would set off your alarms as well as those around you. After the smoking process the air in the backyard is somewhat permeated for a week or so...I like it but the neighbors may not. In an apt seting its a NO go!!
888588
It will help a lot. Nothing gets rid of that odor completely especially in an enclosed space.
209093
If you meant "bad" smoking smell, I would say "yes" it works to eradicate smoking smell from the air. My father smokes and unless I'm right in his presence when he's doing it, I don't smell it. I would say "yes." In general, yes, it works well for that. Pet smells, too, by the way. I have a dog, it doesn't smell in her room. Cuts down on the dust all through the (small) house. I'm glad I invested in one!
575705
It should help diminish the odor as long as there are no other openings air can enter. If it is a serious problem, in addition, you may wish to purchase an air filter. Costco and Amazon have some good ones.
243797
No. It just works. And it does. I bought a car where the previous owner was a smoker and it worked great clearing out the lingering odor.
59917
It really depends on the layout (open vs lots of walls) and the amount of "dirtyness". If it's open and you're not a heavy smoker, then most likely yes. I have an open layout 1200 sq ft home. The unit does a good job on all rooms except the far bedroom, because it is kept closed. I have occasional smokers in my home, 4 cats (2 automatic catboxes help with that!), and 2 big dogs. No one ever complains about the critter smell, most don't know I have animals until they see them.
1974288
It'll scrub the air including cigarette smoke; the charcoal filter eliminates odor and ionizer freshens air. So yes this unit will help with cigarette smoke. However any smoke gets embedded into furniture uphostery; etc; is another story.
595248
This product is amazing. It cleared the dead mouse smell out of my furnace room in three days. I am sure it could help with smoking smell .... two or three bags around the house and even (one) in the auto. It has no smell of it's own that I can detect. I move my bag around the house as needed. Enjoy....I do.
292839
Yes it does, for the smoke smell. Obviously if you have something dank lying around you will still be able to smell that.
207570
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.
2155794
Yes it will helps with the smell dramatically. The cloths of the smoker will still smell but the lingering smell in the air will disappear.
2175731
For me, it completely gets rid of the cigarette smoke in my closet coming from a neighbors who is a chronic smoker on the first floor. I live on the third floor and the smoke permeates the entire building, including the units on the opposite side of the building. I was afraid I would have to use the ozone feature, but surprisingly, I use every feature but the ozone 24/7 and it works beautifully. I do use the ozone feature, periodically, but I seal off the door with duct tape while I run it for a day, and then turn it off when I go to bed. It seems to keep moths out of my closet, too. I plan on purchasing another unit for my main living area. For me, it completely gets rid of the cigarette smoke in my closet coming from a neighbors who is a chronic smoker on the first floor. I live on the third floor and the smoke permeates the entire building, including the units on the opposite side of the building. I was afraid I would have to use the ozone feature, but surprisingly, I use every feature but the ozone 24/7 and it works beautifully. I do use the ozone feature, periodically, but I seal off the door with duct tape while I run it for a day, and then turn it off when I go to bed. It seems to keep moths out of my closet, too. I plan... » Read More For me, it completely gets rid of the cigarette smoke in my closet coming from a neighbors who is a chronic smoker on the first floor. I live on the third floor and the smoke permeates the entire building, including the units on the opposite side of the building. I was afraid I would have to use the ozone feature, but surprisingly, I use every feature but the ozone 24/7 and it works beautifully. I do use the ozone feature, periodically, but I seal off the door with duct tape while I run it for a day, and then turn it off when I go to bed. It seems to keep moths out of my closet, too. I plan on purchasing another unit for my main living area. « Show Less
1447272
I quit smoking a few years ago. If I did, I would smoke outside. The odor meter seems sensitive when I cook, so I think it would spike up, I'm not sure about deodorizing the air though. I think it would clean it of some particles, but perhaps not eliminate how stinky cig smoke is. I heard the Vapor cigs don't stink. Overall I like the product for pet dander and dust. The fan noise is soothing...The machine would be better than no machine if I/someone was smoking indoors. I hope you don't have loved ones who don't smoke living in your house or pets. Sorry to be a ninny. Maybe you're smoking fish: yes, I betcha after a while it would help with the smoked fish odor. I quit smoking a few years ago. If I did, I would smoke outside. The odor meter seems sensitive when I cook, so I think it would spike up, I'm not sure about deodorizing the air though. I think it would clean it of some particles, but perhaps not eliminate how stinky cig smoke is. I heard the Vapor cigs don't stink. Overall I like the product for pet dander and dust. The fan noise is soothing...The machine would be better than no machine if I/someone was smoking indoors. I hope you don't have loved ones who don't smoke living in your house or pets. Sorry to be a ninny. Maybe you're smoking... » Read More I quit smoking a few years ago. If I did, I would smoke outside. The odor meter seems sensitive when I cook, so I think it would spike up, I'm not sure about deodorizing the air though. I think it would clean it of some particles, but perhaps not eliminate how stinky cig smoke is. I heard the Vapor cigs don't stink. Overall I like the product for pet dander and dust. The fan noise is soothing...The machine would be better than no machine if I/someone was smoking indoors. I hope you don't have loved ones who don't smoke living in your house or pets. Sorry to be a ninny. Maybe you're smoking fish: yes, I betcha after a while it would help with the smoked fish odor. « Show Less
2175730
It is not as good as I had hoped. I live in a townhouse and my neighbor smokes. I got it because I was always smelling her smoke in my place.
284784
A number of years ago I used it on a mattress from a smoker's home. It took out the smoke smell right away.