How can I manage the second hand smoke that comes into my apt. from my neighbors?
ArmsAndMan asked:
I just moved into a new apt, a beautiful complex next to the ocean. I happen to have smokers who live on the balcony to my left, and one who lives just downstairs. Even with my windows closed, the odor seeps into my living space. I am a non-smoker and I my eyes water and my breathing is impaired. I just ordered an air purifier with activated charcoal, and that might help, but one expert warns that it will not work quickly, or on demand, to counter act the odors that invade my living space. Help!
Ashley
I just moved into a new apt, a beautiful complex next to the ocean. I happen to have smokers who live on the balcony to my left, and one who lives just downstairs. Even with my windows closed, the odor seeps into my living space. I am a non-smoker and I my eyes water and my breathing is impaired. I just ordered an air purifier with activated charcoal, and that might help, but one expert warns that it will not work quickly, or on demand, to counter act the odors that invade my living space. Help!
Ashley
March 12, 2009 - 12:26 AM
Schmitz
March 13, 2009 | 3:51 PMget a air purifier
Onesmaartlady
March 15, 2009 | 2:18 AMAir conditioner with good filters, and your air purifier- or move- try the ionic type air purifiers, and a big one
Signed
Your smoking neighbors.
Just joking-maybe.
cristina
March 18, 2009 | 6:53 AMfind for a new apt.
jgmafb
March 21, 2009 | 1:39 AMyou need ventilation.and actually believe it or not they are invading your airspace if you want to be an ***.Meaning legally you can force them to filter the air before it is released.Some states are even outlawing smoking and bar-b q on apartment balconies.
jims_bong
March 24, 2009 | 12:31 PMGet an air purifier with ionizer. This will change the air to a better sweet smelling air. You could talk to your neighbors to seek their cooperation too. If not, you could lit some aromatherapy incense or candles to freshen up your room.
Delana S.
March 26, 2009 | 4:55 PMsay something to the complex manager!
wunuv5
March 29, 2009 | 11:16 PMI would definitely say something to the apt.complex manager. You pay rent there too!!!What if you were to leave your radio and tv on full blast while you went to work. Best believe they would say something!!!
Sean L
April 1, 2009 | 3:08 PMI GUESS YOU’VE ALREADY LEARNED TO INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORS BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT HOME.
Ria Kitty
April 4, 2009 | 2:59 AMI had this problem, I tried everything. Air purify machines, the Oreck worked thebest. I tried keeping towels under the doorway, sprays everything…
The only thing unfortunatley that worked for me was moving…
Calvin of China
April 4, 2009 | 2:33 PMThe proper answer is with HEPA filters. Air purifiers are only as good as the engineering before the manufacturing process. Air conditioning has no viable way to eliminate the toxic contamination(hidden in odors).
To rid yourself from the damaging effects of toxic paint fumes, you will need to have MSAH filters in combination with HEPA. But, you will rid yourself of possible lung damage.
the ultimate lacrosse player
April 4, 2009 | 2:47 PMfans, insence, fabreeze, asking then to stop, open windows, poperee anything that smells goodly
krispiemeow
April 7, 2009 | 12:10 AMair purifier
russell d
April 10, 2009 | 5:38 AMIf you don’t an air purifier,spider plants work well.
Blasphemy
April 12, 2009 | 5:25 PMGet some industrial fans and face them so that they will blow the smoke back into their apartment.
katherine m
April 15, 2009 | 2:27 PMsmoke some chronic