The odor you probably smell is sulfer and other minerals in the water.

Theodore Rivera Hey Ted, welcome to Bigger Pockets!

We have steam cleaned the carpet several times, but the odor remains.

[ Nitty - Gritty Rental Management Stuff 101 ] Smoke odor in an apartment - would appreciate opinions, recommendations, some magic spray or powder you've used, any ideas to eliminate the odor.

some have told me that I should pour a cup of bleach into two gallons of water and wash the whole place with this mixturesomeone else mentioned a bowl of vinegar placed in the middle of the floor.I have also tried Coffee which did help absorb a lot of the odor but there is still a lingering scent.I am frustrated because I am no expert cleaner. and I cant believe that washing the walls and doors did not solve this issue.

This is the dilemna; I'm a non-smoker, but the daughter smokes and the odor gets into my place, and I smell the constant stink of cigarette smoke, and it really bothers me even though I've tried to cover it up with incense.

It is definitely a process, involving a very thorough cleaning of all affected surfaces to get as much of the odor out as possible.

Theodore B.

It could also be insufficient draft, but this is usually accompanied by the odor in the room when combustion occurs which you didnt mention, and with a three story flue isnt likely.The cleaning and thermocouple replacement is simple.

If you are planning on using ozone, do it before painting so it can reach the odors easier.