An ashtray filled with cigarette butts is not only an aesthetic concern, it is also a health hazard. Residual smoke refers to the substances emitted from constituents of cigarettes or other tobacco products that remain after it has been smoked. These substances remain on surfaces and in dust and are re-emitted into the atmosphere as gases and react with compounds in the environment to create new substances.
Research has shown that thirdhand smoke with extremely high toxin levels is absorbed into clothes, furniture, walls, and all other objects and materials in the home. These constituents are highly toxic and are re-emitted into the air over days, weeks, months, and even years. Normal cleaning methods cannot adequately remove these constituents and in fact, can cause harmful compounds to be re-emitted and redeposited on surfaces during the cleaning process.
5 Dangers of Residual (Thirdhand) Smoke
Scientists have found that Thirdhand Smoke poses a significant risk to health through a process of off-gassing. Cigarette smoke hitches a ride on the skin, hair, and clothes of smokers as well as unsuspecting non-smokers. Harmful compounds contained in residual smoke can contaminate the air in even well-ventilated areas, causing dangerous health risks such as:
- Lung Damage and Cancer not directly related to smoking.
- Damage to DNA can increase the chances of contracting real, life-threatening diseases.
- Inhalation of carcinogens emitted into the air from toxic thirdhand smoke.
- Children and the elderly are most at risk from exposure to toxic chemicals on surfaces, furniture, floors, and walls that can cause all kinds of health problems.
How to Avoid the Dangers of Residual Smoke In Your Home
Removing residual smoke is very difficult as it builds up over time on all surfaces and hides in air conditioner ducts and fans. You can’t get rid of it by airing and normal cleaning methods are powerless against it. Professional deep cleaning with industrial strength equipment is the only way to ensure that no harmful thirdhand smoke constituents remain that could be detrimental to the health of your family.
Kleen Slate Services is a reliable, honest, and professional cleaning company that provides a wide range of quality cleaning services like Perth smoke damage repair to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you get rid of all traces of residual smoke particles that could be lurking in your home and threatening the health of your family. Give us a call at 0424 784 593 or visit our website at kleenslate.com.au.
