Smokey piano

[Paul McCloud]

There is a way to completely remove the odor, and that is to use an ozone machine.  I know a technician in the Houston area that knows how to do complete restoration of smoke damaged pianos.  His name is Jim Commander.  You can find him in the directory or online on the PTG website.  You would need to purchase, rent, or otherwise hire an ozone machine to do the job.  They are used extensively in homes that are damaged by flood, and can also get rid of mold spores.  As far as the soot goes, you would have to deal with that too.  There is a chemical called Odoban, which you can also use to get rid of the smell.  Jim told me about this.  I suggest you talk to him about this stuff.  Good luck.
    Paul McCloud
    San Diego

Paul McCloud
Service Technician for PianoSD.com
www.pianoservsd.com 
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jean and David Weiss 
To: Pianotech List
Sent: 07/30/2008 11:46:57 AM 
Subject: Smokey piano


 
 
I just received a call from a client who recently bought a used piano that had lived in a house with cigarette smokers.  She says the piano still smell like cigarette smoke and would like it to be odor free.
 
Any suggestions on how to get the smell out. 
 
Thanks,
 
David Weiss
 
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