As a professional stager of the house, one of the questions I am frequently asked by real estate agents listing is: "How can we get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke and nicotine stains on walls and cabinets of my list? "This is an important and necessary step in preparing a home for sale. Often, residents of smokers are unaware of how strong the smell is, or how well it could adversely affect the sale of your home. The houses that smell of smoke (or other strong odors) usually remain on the market and sell more at a lower price. smell of smoke, whether cigarettes, cigars, pipes or is insidious and difficult to remove. Seeps into the smallest cracks and crevices. Saturates batting padding, upholstery and cushions. It gets inside padding. Smoke odors can trigger reactions Allergic asthma attacks in susceptible individuals who are considering buying a home.

Here are 10 tips to get rid home stager Cigarette smoke and nicotine stains and odor:

1. The smoker (s) must leave the house while he is on the market and before any the following measures. Otherwise, it will be virtually impossible to eliminate the smell the smell of smoke permeates the whole stay at home, including clothing smoking.
2. Discard of all the furniture which means "sweet", upholstery, cushions, curtains, mattresses, etc. If you can not put in the washer or send to the cleaners, you never get rid of the smell. Even if you wash a pillow, which will get rid of the burden of a pillow if you can not wash well.
3. Pull the carpet use of carpet padding. Do not replace the carpet without having to replace the filling. Wash the floor naked with the right product for the surface. Wash again.
4. Wash all painted surfaces with something like TSP can be purchased at most hardware and paint. Do not forget the ceiling. Follow package directions carefully avoid surface damage or injury.
5. Wash all hard surfaces (linoleum, tile, etc) with a solution of 1 to 3 white vinegar and water (1 cup vinegar to 3 cups of water). Test the solution in an inconspicuous area to ensure that no surface damage. DO NOT use this solution in granite, marble or stone. Use a clean stone with good reputations. Change solution frequently if you're not dragging the scent from one surface to another. The vinegar smell dissipates very quickly, Do not worry about it. Remember to clean all cabinets and closets as well.
6. Use the correct primer KILZ cover all painted surfaces. His painter or paint store should be able to tell the product you are looking for. If the odor is particularly strong, you may need to use two layers of KILZ. KILZ intended to act as a sealant for nicotine stains and odor.
7. Have all vents and ducts of the house to clean.
8. Change the filter of HVAC (heating and air conditioning).
9. Remove all bulbs and cleaned or replaced. Nicotine may accumulate in the bulbs as anywhere else, and when a bulb lights up, can act as one of those scents broadcasters.
10. Most air fresheners only mask the odor temporarily. Even with the agencies broadcasting. Open doors and windows whenever possible to help the air in your home.

While there is no guarantee that the above methods will remove all smoke odors before placing your home on the market should go a long way to eliminate most of them.

Moving Mountains Design & Home Staging, incorporated since 1994, is a full service Los Angeles Home Staging and Interior Design company located in Pasadena, CA. Michelle Minch, the founder and CEO, was voted 2010 Professional Stager of the Year by the Real Estate Staging Association, an international organization of professional home stagers. Minch began her career in design as a Stylist and Visual Merchandiser for Commercials, Television and Feature Films. Home Staging and Interior Design are a natural progression in her design career, allowing her to use her visual merchandising skills, a refined eye and years of experience to create stunning one of a kind environments for her clients.