Michele Matthews

Michele Matthews

  • Joined: December 1, 2025
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Why Won’t Smoke Odor Disappear After Cleaning Rental Units?

Smoke is made of ultra-small particles and sticky chemical compounds that travel like airborne glitter (but way less fun). They don’t politely sit on the surface waiting for a mop. They penetrate, bond, and embed into building materials—especially in apartments where airflow and shared systems can spread odor farther than you expect.

Smoke odor often lingers after apartment turnover cleaning because smoke particles and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) absorb into porous materials like drywall, subfloors, and HVAC systems. True smoke odor removal requires professional odor remediation that treats the hidden sources, not just visible surfaces, so units can be re-rented faster with fewer complaints.