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Multiunit Housing and Thirdhand Smoke

Protecting Homes from Thirdhand Smoke

How can I remove thirdhand smoke from my home?

What surfaces does thirdhand smoke stick to?

What does it mean when we smell stale tobacco smoke?

What is thirdhand smoke?

What do we know about the health risks of thirdhand smoke?

What tobacco products contribute to thirdhand smoke?

How can I be exposed to thirdhand smoke?

How long does thirdhand smoke last?

How can I protect my child from thirdhand smoke?

If someone smokes outside, do they bring thirdhand smoke with them when they enter a home or car?

What are the advantages of making my rental properties smokefree?

What questions should I ask before signing my next apartment lease?

Do electronic cigarettes create thirdhand smoke?

Who is most likely to be exposed to thirdhand smoke?

What should I ask before renting a car?

If nobody around me smokes, can I still be exposed to thirdhand smoke?

Does thirdhand smoke decrease my home’s value?

Can you test for thirdhand smoke?

Can thirdhand smoke hurt my pet?

Does cannabis create thirdhand smoke?

Do cigars cause thirdhand smoke?

Does smoking a pipe create thirdhand smoke?

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