The e-cigarette market has continued to grow every year since its inception. The functionality of e-cigarettes is almost endless. Each can give users an unexpected experience. But for the taste of electronic cigarettes, people always have different opinions. Everyone knows that smoking stinks. Even most smokers think so. Although tobacco can present a variety of different flavors, the old smoke smell is always unbearable. But e-cigarettes are different. In fact, it's one of the biggest reasons why thousands of smokers switch to e-cigarettes every day - because they're tired of the bad smell.

 

Do Vapes Have a Smell?

Yes. E-cigarettes do have a flavor - and as we explained above, that flavor is basically the same as the flavor of the e-liquid you use. For example, if you are enjoying a watermelon e-cigarette, your environment will smell the watermelon while you smoke the e-cigarette.

Based on this information, you may have an interesting question: Do tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes smell similar to tobacco? The answer to that question is "not exactly the same." If you've ever tried several tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, you're sure to find that they taste a little different from cigarettes. Manufacturers of e-liquids employ a combination of food flavorings to create a flavor profile similar to tobacco and stimulate taste buds in a similar way. However, compared with traditional smoking, e-cigarettes do not reproduce the complex chemical byproducts produced during combustion. Therefore, when using tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, you will feel the presence of other flavors, and although it smells similar to tobacco, it is not equivalent to real cigarettes.

Are you worried about the smell of e-cigarettes because some people in your family have sensitive noses? If so, you may want to try an e-cigarette with a milder flavor. I believe that menthol is just right for you, they don't have any flavoring added at all. People around you will find that these e-cigarettes have almost no smell at all.

 

How Long Does a Vape Smell Linger?

The smell of an e-cigarette will persist until the vapor has completely dissipated. Usually, this process takes only a few seconds, unless you:

  • Use e-cigarettes in extremely confined and poorly ventilated environments.
  • Constantly inhaling e-cigarettes without giving the vapor time to dissipate.
  • Use a powerful electronic cigarette device to fill the air with steam.

In most cases of normal smoking, the smell will disappear as soon as you stop smoking.

 

Do Vapes Leave a Smell in Your House, Car or Clothes?

Compared to smoking, when using an e-cigarette, you generally don't have to worry about leaving a hard-to-remove odor in your home, car, or clothing. This is because the vapor produced by e-cigarettes does not contain the tar component of cigarette smoke, which attaches to various surfaces. If you are in an environment with poor air circulation and have not smoked an e-cigarette in a small enclosed space for a long time, the smell will dissipate almost quickly after smoking.

If you do notice a slight residual odor after using an e-cigarette, fortunately, the components of the e-liquid are water-soluble, so removing these odors is very simple.

 

How to Remove a Vape Smell from Clothes

The process is very simple. You can do your laundry in the usual way, and that's all you need. If that doesn't work, try rewashing your clothes with regular detergent and a spoonful or two of bleach substitute. Bleach alternatives are mainly powdered hydrogen peroxide. In addition to neutralizing odors, peroxides also create millions of tiny bubbles that provide additional agitation and help remove stubborn odors.

 

How to Remove a Vape Smell from a Room

  • The most direct and effective method is ventilation. Open a window or door and use the fresh air flow from outside to help dilute and expel the vaping odor inside. Especially in well-ventilated rooms, the air flow can quickly carry away the smell of smoke.
  • Air purifiers can effectively clean indoor air and remove smoke and other undesirable odors. Many air purifiers are equipped with HEPA filters that remove harmful particles and odors from the air. If the smell of e-cigarettes lingers in the room, an air purifier is a good option.
  • The smell of electronic cigarettes can be attached to furniture, carpets, curtains and other surfaces. Cleaning these surfaces regularly will help remove residual odors. Especially carpet and fabric furniture, easy to absorb the smell of the air.
  • In order to avoid the accumulation of electronic cigarette odor, it is best to avoid smoking in a confined space for a long time. Try to choose a better ventilated place or outdoor smoking, can greatly reduce indoor odor residues.

 

How to Remove a Vape Smell from Your Car

  • The most direct way is to ventilate the car. Open the window or door, with the help of external air circulation, to help discharge the electronic cigarette smell in the car. Especially in parking lots or open areas, the ventilation effect will be more obvious.
  • There are a variety of automotive deodorants and air fresheners on the market that can help remove odors in the car. Common are aromatreatments, car sprays, bamboo charcoal bags, etc., which can neutralize unpleasant odors in the air.
  • The air conditioning system in the car may accumulate dust and odor, especially when the air conditioning is not cleaned for a long time, the odor may be recycled into the car. Regular cleaning of your air conditioning system can help remove odors.

 

Final Thoughts: How to Prevent an Unwanted Vape Smell

After reading this article, you will understand that the odor of e-cigarettes is usually very weak, and this odor will disappear for a short time as the vapor dissipates. However, your family may be sensitive to odors. While they certainly support your choice to switch from traditional smoking to e-cigarettes, they may not be very fond of the smell of e-cigarettes. In order to minimize the odor of e-cigarettes, you may consider taking the following steps.

  • Choose the right e-liquid. Different types of electronic cigarette oil have different odor characteristics, choose fresh, elegant or not easy to produce strong odor of the cigarette oil, you can reduce the residue of odor.
  • Vaping outside or in a ventilated area. If you are vaping at home or in your car, open the window. In a car, you can also blow steam out of the window.
  • Clean smoking equipment regularly. The electronic cigarette device itself may also absorb the residual odor of the fume, especially the atomizer and cigarette holder. Regular cleaning of your e-cigarette device not only extends the service life, but also prevents the accumulation of unpleasant odors in the device.
  • Avoid vaping on clothing or soft accessories. The smell of electronic cigarettes is easy to adhere to soft accessories such as clothes, sofas, sheets, and so on, and long-term failure to clean up may lead to bad smells in these places. Avoid wearing important clothing when vaping indoors, or keep soft accessories clean.
  • Choose the right e-cigarette device. Some vaping devices produce more smoke and smell. If you are particularly sensitive to odors, you can choose some low-smoke or more sophisticated devices that will not only reduce the release of odors, but also enhance your experience.