Smoke Odor Removal · Columbus, OH

Smoke Odor Removal in Columbus that's gone for good

Years of cigarette smoke in walls, carpet, vents and ceilings, removed at the source in your home, apartment or car. Most jobs done in 1 to 4 hours, green and non-toxic, no repainting first.

  • Cigarette and nicotine, removed at the source
  • Painted over it? It comes back
  • Fast turnaround for move-outs and sales

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Smoke Odor

Smoke Odor Removal

Most of the smoke jobs we do are cigarette smoke. A smoker's home, an apartment after a long-term tenant, a house going on the market, a car that came with a smell. Nicotine and tar leave a sticky film on every surface in the room: the yellow tint on walls and ceilings, the haze on windows, the residue soaked into carpet padding, drywall, cabinets and the ductwork. Air fresheners and candles fade by morning, and the smell comes back because the film is still there.

Painting over it rarely works either. The odor bleeds through new paint within weeks, especially on a warm or humid day, because the residue underneath is still giving it off. We go after that film directly and break down the odor molecules: source removal and cleaning, enzymatic and oxidizing treatments, thermal fogging, occupied-safe hydroxyl generators, HEPA and activated-carbon air scrubbing, and sealing where it's needed. Never ozone, never chlorine, never a cover-up. Cigar, fire, soot and wildfire smoke are handled the same way. We have same-day and next-day appointments in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts, we're fully insured, and every job is backed by our guarantee: if it's not gone, we're not done.

Cigarette and nicotine, removed at the source

We break down the nicotine and tar film on walls, ceilings, carpet and vents with enzymatic and oxidizing treatments, thermal fogging and HEPA plus activated-carbon scrubbing. No masking sprays, no perfume, nothing left to wear off.

Painted over it? It comes back

New paint over smoke residue buys a few weeks, then the smell bleeds through. We treat the residue itself, so you can repaint afterward if you want to, not as a way to hide the smell.

Fast turnaround for move-outs and sales

Landlords, agents and sellers can't wait weeks. Most smoke jobs are done in 1 to 4 hours with same or next-day scheduling, so you can re-list, re-rent or hand over the keys without smoke smell killing the deal.

Fire and soot odor specialists

After a kitchen fire, a furnace puff-back or a nearby wildfire, smoke and soot odor soaks into walls, ducts and your belongings. We treat the structure and the air, including that burnt, acrid smell ordinary cleaning leaves behind.

Safe for kids, pets and electronics

Green, non-toxic methods, and we never use ozone or chlorine gas. We rely on occupied-safe hydroxyl generators, air scrubbing and source cleaning, so your family, pets and devices are never put at risk and you don't have to leave the space.

Cars, jets and yachts handled with care

Cigar and cigarette odor hurts resale and ruins the ride. We de-smoke exotic and everyday vehicles, cabins and cockpits without harming leather, wood trim or sensitive electronics, discreetly and on your schedule.

Backed by a 100% guarantee

If the smoke odor comes back within 7 days of treatment, we come back and fix it free. Our technicians are discreet, uniformed and fully insured.

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Who It's For

Situations we handle every day

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Buyers who just moved into a house a smoker lived in for years

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Landlords and property managers turning over an apartment a heavy smoker lived in

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Home sellers and real-estate agents who need to kill cigarette or cigar odor before showings and inspections

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Families caring for or clearing the home of a parent who smoked

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Homeowners and renters after a kitchen fire, furnace puff-back or smoke damage

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Households dealing with wildfire smoke that settled into walls, vents and furnishings

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Car owners with cigarette or cigar odor hurting resale, from daily drivers to exotics and luxury vehicles

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Offices, restaurants, hotels, Manhattan co-ops, yachts and jets that need discreet, professional de-smoking

How It Works

Three steps to fresh air

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Get Your Free Quote

Tell us about the job and we call you right back with your price, usually the same day.

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On-Site Treatment

Same or next day. Trained pros deploy the right process for your space.

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Neutral. Fresh. Done.

1 to 4 hours later, the odor is gone, removed at the source. Walk in and breathe.

Reviews

What clients say

★★★★★ 5.0 from 9 customer reviews
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We had a lingering odor in our Toyota Highlander from years of kid-related messes like spilled milk, throw up, and everything in between. We had tried cleaning it several times ourselves and even had it detailed, but the smell always seemed to come back. I found Odor Removal Experts and decided to give them a shot. They were very responsive from the start, answered my questions, and were professional throughout the entire process. Honestly, I was skeptical that the odor could be completely removed, but they exceeded my expectations. When they were done, there was no smell at all. Not a cover-up scent or air freshener smell. It was just completely gone. It was pretty amazing. If you’re dealing with a stubborn odor that won’t go away no matter what you try, I’d definitely recommend Odor Removal Experts. Great service and even better results.
Brian DAvon, OH
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Thank you so much for all your help and getting that smoke smell out! You made this such an easy process. I appreciate your quick response, professionalism and ability to come to me. I am a very happy customer thanks to Odor Removal Experts!
Nicole PalaganoNew Jersey
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We were very impressed with Odor Removal Experts. They listened to our description of the areas where odor was strongest and concentrated first on those spots. They then treated the entire apartment including two air-conditioners. A very thorough and professional job!
James MelchiorreNew York City
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Odor Removal Services did a fantastic job removing the strong cigarette smell in the condo unit my family purchased. We’re most grateful for their professionalism and dedication in eradicating such an unpleasant odor.
David INew Jersey
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I highly recommend this company! There was a skunk like smell emanating from my garage for weeks. I tried so many solutions to neutralize it and to find the source of the smell. Over the course of almost 2 months, but could not get someone to assess the situation, let alone treat it and guarantee their work. Found Odor Removal Experts through a Google search, and liked that they use 100% Green non-toxic products. Odor Removal Experts was not only prompt in returning my call, but they also offered me hope! They guarantee their work; if they couldn’t get the smell out, they would come back and do it again until the smell was gone. Due to a change in their schedule, they were able to get to my garage the same day. Both the person I spoke to on the phone, and the technician who came out were friendly, accommodating, and thorough. There was a bit of a clean, smelling scent left, but it dissipated when I was able to keep my garage door open for awhile (there was no cross breeze). After that, I did sense a faint residual skunk-like smell, and they came back to treat it! They worked with my schedule, and were able to accommodate me. They’ve also promised to come back if the Odor returns! I highly recommend them because they were very easy to deal with and very responsive. I will definitely be calling them again if I have another odor issue.
ZiaBrunswick
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I had a great experience overall. I had a urine odor in my couch that was difficult to completely remove. After the first couple of visits, the couch looked and smelled much cleaner, but there was still a slight odor. He was professional, stood behind his work, and came back out free of charge until the odor was completely gone. I really appreciated his commitment to making sure the job was done right instead of giving up. It’s hard to find that level of customer service these days. I would definitely recommend his services!
Amber MTwinsburg Ohio
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Excellent service from Odor Removal Experts! They were professional, arrived on time The process was quick. I highly recommend them to anyone dealing with stubborn odors in their home or rental property.
Bader BaderCleveland
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Highly recommend this company! They did an excellent job removing the smoke odor from my vehicle. The team was professional, thorough, and the odor was gone. Their attention to detail and quality of work exceeded my expectations. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again!
Todd TWilloughby
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I called Odor Removal Experts to help with a duplex unit I have. The bottom unit had a tenant who smoked heavily, leaving a strong residue in every room. The upstairs unit had pets whom left a strong urine smell throughout. I initially hired a contractor to both deep clean the walls and paint them however we still couldn’t get the smells out. Odor Removal Experts was my hail merry and I couldn’t be happier with the call. In just a short time the team was able to spray down both units with specific chemicals and finally able to do with bleach/paint could not in removing these smells. We’re glad to have found them and plan to use them all odor solutions.
Ali AbdallaAkron OH

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Frequently asked questions

How much does smoke odor removal cost?

It depends on the size of the space, the source of the smoke and how deeply it has soaked in. A single smoked-in car is a very different job from a fire-damaged home or a whole apartment. We give you a clear, upfront quote before any work starts, with no surprises, and every job is backed by our 100% guarantee.

Can you get cigarette smell out of walls and ceilings without repainting?

Yes, in most homes. The smell lives in the nicotine and tar film on the surface, not in the paint color, so we treat that film directly. Repainting first usually traps the residue underneath, and the odor bleeds back through within weeks. If you plan to repaint, have us treat the space first and paint afterward.

Can you remove cigarette smoke smell from a whole house or apartment?

Yes. Whole-home cigarette smoke is the most common smoke job we do, from a one-bedroom rental turnover to a house a heavy smoker lived in for decades. We treat walls, ceilings, carpet, cabinets and the HVAC system together, because missing any one of them lets the smell come back. Most homes are done in 1 to 4 hours.

Is the treatment safe for my family, pets and electronics?

Yes. We use green, non-toxic methods, and we never use ozone or chlorine gas. In spaces that stay occupied we use hydroxyl generators that are safe to run around people, along with source cleaning and HEPA plus activated-carbon air scrubbing. Your kids, pets and electronics are protected the whole time, and we're fully insured.

Will the smoke smell come back?

No. We remove the source and break down the odor molecules instead of covering them, so the smell doesn't return once the treatment is done. If you notice it again within 7 days, we come back and fix it at no charge. We service Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts with same or next-day appointments.

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Homes

Permanent home odor removal for houses, condos, and apartments in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts. Most jobs are done in 1 to 4 hours.

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Cars & Vehicles

Same or next-day car odor removal in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts. We remove the smell at the molecular source in 1 to 4 hours using green, non-toxic methods, backed by our 100% guarantee.

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Yachts & Boats

Permanent yacht odor removal for mildew, diesel, holding-tank, smoke and galley smells, available same or next day in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts.

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Commercial

Discreet, fast commercial odor removal that eliminates the source so your space stays open for business in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts.

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Private Jets

Permanent cabin odor elimination for jet owners, charter operators and FBOs in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts, with same or next-day service and a 100% guarantee.

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Hotels & Airbnbs

Same-day smoke, cannabis, and pet odor removal for hosts, hotels, and property managers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts. Gone before your next guest checks in, with green, non-toxic methods.

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