As the health risks associated with smoking become more widely known, many people have found alternatives or quit altogether. However, if you or someone you know continues to smoke cigarettes, there are other considerations to keep in mind, particularly when smoking indoors. A thought that’s not often considered is how it affects the drapes and upholstery in a way that can only be remedied with a professional cleaning service.

Why Indoor Smokers Need Cleaning Services

1. Lingering Smell

When smoking with a window open, it’s impossible to prevent all of the smoke from getting onto the drapes and furniture upholstery. Whenever the smoke comes into contact with these materials, the smell penetrates the fabrics, causing a lingering, smoky odor. While the smell can be masked with fabric fresheners, the only way to remove them is with professional upholstery or drapery cleaning.

2. Stains

You may need drapery or upholstery cleaning is because the smoke has stained them. The smoke changes the color of the fabric, and these blemishes are more noticeable on light-colored ones. The longer you wait to schedule cleaning services, the more noticeable the stains become.

3. Texture

Too much cigarette smoke can affect the feel of your upholstery and fabrics. Smoke is a foreign substance, and when it’s introduced, it can make soft materials feel stiff and grimy. 

4. Health Concerns

This habit can cause adverse health issues for other people in the house, increasing their risk of third-hand smoking. Cigarette contaminants that are trapped in fabrics can enter other people’s lungs when they touch the surface or breathe the affected air coming off of it.

 

If you or someone in your home smokes indoors, contact the experts at Vic’s On Site Cleaning Services in Kihei, HI. For nearly 50 years, they’ve combated the negative effects of third-hand smoking by treating drapes and upholstery for residents across Maui. Learn more about their cleaning services online, or call (808) 875-4570 to schedule an appointment.