They rely on infrared light beams that need to remain uninterrupted, so when smoke or vapour crosses the beam it becomes fractured and the alarm is activated
Kgel-Knabner I (2002) The macromolecular organic composition of plant and microbial residues as inputs to soil organic matter
When smoke particles get into the mix, they mess with that ion flowboom, alarm goes off
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And the good news is you can spot most of them before you even open the door
Open windows or the fresh air intake on the HVAC system to air out the home when smoke clears, even if its only temporarily