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• To step
• Part 1 of 4: Smoking in the bathroom
• Part 2 of 4: Smoking in your bedroom
• Part 3 of 4: Filtering smoke through a cleft
• Part 4 of 4: Getting rid of the evidence
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Cigarette and marijuana smells have scents that can tell other people in the house what you are doing. Smoking indoors is ideal, but there are times when it is better to go outside. If your need to smoke is worth the risk of getting caught, there are things you can do to limit your chances of getting caught, such as smoking in the bathroom, directing the smoke out, filtering smoke, and hiding evidence.

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Part 1 of 4: Smoking in the bathroom

1. Seal the doorways with towels. To prevent smoke from seeping under the door, roll up a towel and place it in front of the opening at the bottom of the door. Make sure the towel is sticking out from end to end of the door and that it is pressed close to the opening.
2. Turn on the shower. Taking a shower is a great excuse to spend a lot of time in the bathroom and the steam will also go along with the smoke and help mask the odor. The sound of the shower will also help mask the sound of a lighter or of inhaling and exhaling smoke.
   • You can also play some music on your phone to provide an extra layer of noise protection.
   • Make sure you actually take a shower (or at least wet your hair to make it look like you've showered) or else your roommates will become suspicious.
3. Blow smoke outside or into a vent if equipped. While smoking, make sure to direct your smoke towards an open window or vent. You may need to check the window first to make sure there is no one outside who can see the smoke escaping from the window.
4. Wash your hair. When you have time to actually shower, make sure to wash your hair. The aromatic properties of the shampoo quickly fill the room, making smoke odors difficult to detect.
   • You can also pour a little shampoo down the sink and fill it with hot water if you don't have time to wash your hair.
5. Flush ashes or other evidence. After you finish smoking, empty your pipe or throw the remains of your cigarette down the toilet and flush it. Do a final check of the bathroom to make sure there is no ash on the floor or anything else that could indicate that you were smoking in the bathroom.
6. Mask any lingering odors with air freshener. Try to use an air freshener that has a strong scent and also neutralizes odors. Spray a lot of air freshener before you leave the bathroom.
   • If you don't have an air freshener handy, deodorant or perfume can also work to mask the odor. Spray it on yourself and in the bathroom.

Part 2 of 4: Smoking in your bedroom

1. Cover your hair. Hair is quite porous and it retains more odors than your skin. Tie up long hair and cover it with a bandana or towel to keep the smoke from getting into your hair.
   • If you have a plastic shower cap, this is ideal because the plastic protects your hair and also doesn't absorb the smell of smoke.
2. Protect your clothes. The more clothes you wear, the more likely you are to collect smoke odor on your clothes. Consider taking your shirt off if you smoke or at least roll up your sleeves.
   • You may also want to consider wearing a specific jacket (or sweatshirt) when you smoke. You can keep it hidden somewhere in your room and wear it when you start smoking. Make sure to wash it at least once a week to keep it from smelling too much.
3. Burn some incense or a scented candle. You'll need something to mask the smell of the smoke, so try lighting a few sticks of incense or a scented candle. If you don't have any of these things, you can also spray some air freshener around your room before and after you start smoking.
4. Block smoke coming out from under your bedroom door. To prevent smoke from escaping to other areas of your home, place a damp towel along the crack under your bedroom door. The damp towel not only blocks the smoke leaving your room, but also absorbs some of the odor.
5. Open a window. You want to try to get as much smoke out of your room as possible. If smoke cannot escape through an open window or duct, the smoke will leave its scent on walls, carpets, furniture and bedding.
   • If you happen to have a fireplace in your room, that's even better. Fireplaces are specifically designed to let smoke out of a building, so it will be easier to direct smoke out of your room if your room has a fireplace duct.
6. Blow smoke to the exit with a fan. The better the ventilation of your smoking area, the less likely you will be caught smoking indoors. Turn on a fan to direct the smoke to the window and help disperse it after it forms. A table fan aimed at an open window or air duct is ideal.
   • If you smoke in a bathroom with a fan or extractor fan, turn it on and direct the smoke at it to quickly remove any existing smoke and odors. The special fans work by sucking up excess moisture and air particles.
7. Mask any lingering odor. While you may have prevented the smoke from filling your room, you will likely have a little persistent smell of smoke. Do what you can to hide the smell of the smoke.
   • For example, you can apply some aftershave to your fingertips, peel and eat an orange, or use a strong scented body spray on yourself.

Part 3 of 4: Filtering smoke through a cleft

1. Collect split materials. Start by stocking up on empty toilet paper rolls and keep a box of dryer sheets handy for when you want to smoke without anyone knowing. You can blow your smoke into the filled tube of the dryer and it will smell like the fabric softener cloths.
   • You can also use an empty 0.5 liter soda bottle with the bottom removed. These work great because the bottle is already made in the shape of your mouth.
2. Put three or four perfumed fabric softener cloths in the tube. Make sure they are evenly spaced between each opening so that the smoke has to pass through the fabric softener cloths. If you're using a soda bottle, use six or seven tumble dryers.
3. Exhale smoke into the spout. After taking a hit from your cigarette or pipe, place one end of the toilet paper roll over your mouth and exhale into the tube. Make sure to blow all the smoke into the tube. When the smoke comes out on the other side, it will smell drier fresh.
   • If you can't make a slit, just blow your smoke in a damp towel, T-shirt, or other fabric. The moist material will absorb the smoke and its odor. Make sure to use fabric that is infrequently used and wash it immediately after smoking.

Part 4 of 4: Getting rid of the evidence

1. Extinguish your cigarette, pipe or joint. If you're done smoking, but your cigarette, pipe, or joint is still burning, you'll want to extinguish it right away. The best way to extinguish a burning cigarette is to put it in an ashtray or dip it in water.
   • To extinguish a pipe, you can just stop puffing and it should go off on its own after a minute or two. You can also cover the bowl with your hand (as long as it's not too hot) and the lack of oxygen should extinguish it. When the bowl is hot, use a few drops of water.
   • To extinguish a joint, you can put it in an ashtray or use a little water to extinguish the cinder at the end. Make sure you don't get everything wet or you won't be able to smoke the rest of the joint.
2. Clean your ashtray. If you used a small plate, cup, or jar as a makeshift ashtray, make sure to clean it well with hot water and a little soap until the ashes are gone.
   • If you used an empty can or any other disposable item, you can just throw it away. Just make sure to cover it in the trash. You may also want to clean it up first to prevent odors from coming out.
3. Discard the evidence. The easiest way to dispose of ashes or butts is to flush them down a toilet. Cover the cigarette with toilet paper to minimize the chance of ash and other debris floating up again.
   • If you are nervous about flushing your evidence down the toilet, you can also seal the ashes and / or butts in a plastic bag and dispose of the evidence in a public trash can while you are away.
4. Wash away any residual smoke or odors. Even after you have finished smoking, the odor can remain on your hands, breath, and clothing. Washing your hands, brushing your teeth, showering and changing your clothes will help remove lasting odors.
   • Wash your hands. Wash your hands with plenty of soap after you have finished smoking. Washing with only hot water is not enough to get rid of the smell. If you don't have access to a bathroom right away, use an alcohol-based disinfectant.
   • Brush your teeth. Your teeth and breath will also have a lingering odor after you smoke. Brush your teeth for at least two minutes, paying special attention to the tongue and gums. You can also freshen your breath by using a mouthwash or eating mint flavored candy or gum.
   • Take a shower. Smoke lingers on every part of the body it touches, so showering is the most important part of your post-smoking routine. Use plenty of soap, shampoo, and shower gel, paying special attention to your hair, which usually retains the smell of smoke.
   • Change your clothes. As soon as you get out of the shower, you'll want to put on a new pair of clothes. No matter how diligently you send smoke out, some odor will remain in your clothes. Make sure you are the person who washes the discarded clothes to avoid getting caught.

Tips

• After brushing your teeth, use hand lotion to prevent the odor on your hands from drawing attention.
• Spray the room where you smoked with an air disinfectant such as Oust or Febreeze. You can even buy odorless sprays that specifically remove cigarette odors.
• Replace the tumble dryers in your cleft after every five cigarettes smoked. Even if the fabric softener cloths still smell good, using them at their highest scent will help eliminate smoke odors.
• Place a plastic bag (or two in case of holes) over smoke alarms to stop detecting the smoke until it clears. Make sure to remove them after taking care of the smoke.

Warnings

• Try not to smoke where smoking is illegal, such as an airplane toilet or a courthouse. You might be able to fool a human nose, but you can't cheat a smoke detector and you could end up with a large fine or even a jail term.
• Do not spray aerosols near a lit cigarette or open flame, as they are generally flammable.

Necessities

• Air freshener or deodorant
• Incense
• Soap or disinfectant gel
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Mouthwash or mints
• Clean clothes
• Open window or air duct
• Fan
• Ashtray
• Empty toilet paper roll
• Scented dryer sheets (optional)