Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 5: Preparation
• Part 2 of 5: Carpets, Linens and Upholstery
• Part 3 of 5: Household surfaces
• Part 4 of 5: Painting the walls
• Part 5 of 5: Air Purification
• Tips
• Warnings

Smoke and nicotine odors remain on interior walls, mosquito nets, fabric surfaces and carpets, causing the room to smell unpleasant. The smoky odor is due to tar and tar residues. Removing a bad smell is not easy. This may require general cleaning, air purification, or even replacement of carpets and paint if the smoke smell is particularly strong.

Steps

Part 1 of 5: Preparation

1. 1 Use disposable gloves. Disposable gloves or other protective clothing should be used for tobacco products or various cleaning agents to avoid unwanted contact and to protect the skin from irritation.
2. 2 Eliminate all sources of smoke. Remove cigarette butts, cigars, ashtrays from the room. If left in the house, the rooms will continue to absorb the smell of smoke. Such residues should be extinguished and thrown into the trash. Place trash in a bag and tie tightly, then discard in the trash can.
3. 3 Open all windows and doors to ventilate the house. Bring in fresh air regularly while cleaning and removing odors.
   • Fans can be positioned at appropriate locations in the home to enhance air extraction and flow. Aim the fans at corners with poor air circulation to push out stubborn odors. You can also direct the fans towards doors and windows.
4. 4 Buy odor removers. Some products are marketed as odor control and odor control products. It is necessary to use such products, which include cleaning components. The product may not eliminate, but simply mask the odor. You should choose products with the following substances:
   • Baking soda neutralizes odors naturally by converting acidic and basic odor molecules to a more neutral state or pH level.
   • Activated carbon It is often used to filter out dirt and particles from water, but it also acts as an effective odor-removing agent that absorbs various odors.
   • Hydrogen peroxide saturates a dirty or foul-smelling area with oxygen. It is important to understand that this chemical can act as a bleach; use it with extreme caution and only on suitable surfaces. Test the action on a small area first. Wear gloves and old clothes to avoid ruining your clothes. Also close the container tightly after cleaning is complete.

Part 2 of 5: Carpets, Linens and Upholstery

1. 1 Collect all things, feather beds, pillows and curtains. All washable fabrics should be put in the wash.
   • It may seem that a certain thing does not smell like smoke, but a person quickly gets used to the smell and ceases to notice its presence. If there is a smell of smoke in the home, then almost certainly it has penetrated into all things.
   • Do your laundry or dry clean. All clothing, tablecloths, linen and pillows must be cleaned before proceeding. Cloth and cotton absorb odor more than other materials. After that, it will be easier for you to clean the rest of the objects and surfaces.
   • You can wash and temporarily store clean items outside the home while cleaning to prevent them from absorbing the smell of smoke again.
2. 2 Clean, wash or replace curtains and drapes. People often forget to clean curtains and drapes, which primarily accumulate tar and tar. Remove and wash curtains and drapes. If the smell is too strong, then it is better to buy new curtains.
   • Some wall decorations are made of fabric and canvas. They must also be removed for cleaning in soapy water. Wipe them down with a tissue and do not bring them into the house until you are finished cleaning.
3. 3 Examine the carpets. If the carpet is too dirty and smells strongly of smoke, it is best to replace it. Cleaning options:
   • Wash the carpet with a special shampoo. Rent a carpet steam cleaner and purchase a special shampoo or get professional help.
   • Sprinkle baking soda on the carpet. Sprinkle baking soda generously over the carpet and let sit for one day. The baking soda will absorb smoke and moisture. Vacuum up the baking soda. Repeat several times until the smoke smell is completely removed.
4. 4 Sprinkle baking soda on the upholstered furniture. You can also use strong chemicals, such as those used in homes after a fire.
   • If the pillowcase can be removed from the pillow, soak the cloth and wash by hand or in a washing machine with baking soda. Slide the pillowcases over the pillows while the fabric is still slightly damp so that it stretches to fit and does not mold.

Part 3 of 5: Household surfaces

1. 1 Clean cloth-free surfaces with vinegar or diluted bleach. Bleach and especially vinegar effectively break down the tar and tar from cigarette smoke. The product may have an unpleasant odor at first, but this will disappear over time.
   • Mix two equal parts white alcohol vinegar and warm water.
   • Mix 1/2 cup (115 milliliters) of chlorine bleach and 4 liters of water to create a solution for cleaning sinks, showers, bathtubs, countertops, tiles, vinyl, and floors. Always wash surfaces thoroughly with water after cleaning for safety reasons. Do not use bleach on surfaces that have been washed with vinegar solution.
2. 2 Clean floors, ceilings, mosquito nets, walls, and sundries. In some cases, a ladder may be required.
   • Remember to wash the interior surfaces of cabinets, cupboards and dressers, as well as walls in the closet, basement, and hallway.
3. 3 Treat wood, plastic, and metal furniture and utensils with white alcohol vinegar. Pour the vinegar into a spray bottle and pat the surfaces with a tissue. Then rinse with water and dry the fragile parts with a clean cloth.
   • Add a few drops of lavender, citrus, or rosemary essential oil to counteract the smell of vinegar. Either way, the vinegar smell will disappear after a while.
4. 4 Wipe or rinse all small items. Clean the trinkets in a mild soapy solution.They can also be taken out of the house until cleaning and cleaning is complete.

Part 4 of 5: Painting the walls

1. 1 Wash the walls. You can use a variety of products or cleaning solutions to clean walls and remove dirt, grease and odors.
   • Most professionals use sodium orthophosphate to clean their walls. Mix 1 cup of sodium phosphate and 20 cups of water, or buy a spray and apply to the walls, then wipe with a rag. Wear gloves when handling Sodium Phosphate.
2. 2 Treat clean walls with an odor-removing primer. Some primers can help remove old smoke odors. Simple re-painting will not remove the odor and will only seal it in the paint.
3. 3 Paint other items. For example, if an old piece of furniture smells like smoke, you can wash it, treat it with a deodorant primer, and paint it to get rid of the smell.

Part 5 of 5: Air Purification

1. 1 Replace air filters, oven filters, and filters in air conditioners. The supply air will still smell of smoke, so all filters will need to be replaced to fill the house with clean air.
   • You can also wash the filters in sodium orthophosphate solution. Put on gloves, immerse the filter in the solution and shake vigorously under water for no longer than an hour. Remove any dirt and odor residues with a brush. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
2. 2 Buy an air purifier. The air cleaner can be installed both in the forced ventilation system of the entire dwelling, and in a separate room. Consider the size of the room or home to select the right power for your equipment.
3. 3 Place bowls of activated charcoal. Activated carbon absorbs odors. Place activated charcoal bowls in poorly ventilated areas, such as rooms with no windows or cabinets. The charcoal will absorb odors over time.

Tips

• Clean daily or weekly to eliminate unpleasant odors. So, you can leave windows and doors open for several hours a day, vacuum the premises daily and wash fabrics weekly.
• As a temporary solution, you can spray the furniture with odor-masking agents. They won't get rid of the smell, but they will bring at least some relief.
• It is also recommended to clean outdoor surfaces such as a porch, porch, or patio. Consider all areas where smoke is present and treat them with deodorant products to prevent recurrence.

Warnings

• Always wear protective gloves and goggles when using chemicals such as bleach and sodium phosphate.
• Read and follow the instructions for using the cleaning products carefully to avoid damage to property. Some surfaces can only be treated with special products.