How to Get Rid of the Smell of Smoke in Your House

The smell of smoke can get on everything. It seeps deep into your furniture and is very difficult to get out.
Whether you are a smoker who's wishing to reduce the smell of smoke in your home, or a non-smoker who's had a visit from a smoker, knowing how to get rid of the smell of smoke in your house is a handy thing to know.

Things You'll Need

• bowl of vinegar
• baking soda
• fan

Instructions

1. Create a well-ventilated space. When someone is smoking, make sure that the room is well-ventilated. A fan can help push the smoke from the room to the outside. The longer smoke stays in a room, the higher the chance that it will seep into the walls, carpet, and furniture.

2. Remove odors from the room. To remove recent smoke odors, place a bowl of vinegar in the room. This helps to neutralize the odor. You may also want to dip a rag in the vinegar and wave it about.

3. Eliminate smoke smell from furniture. To get rid of the smell of smoke in your furniture or carpets, sprinkle generously with baking soda and allow to sit overnight. Vacuum away in the morning.

4. Call in a professional cleaner if your efforts have failed. Make sure you tell your cleaner that you are trying to get rid of the smell of smoke in your house so that they are sure to use the appropriate cleaner.

Tips & Warnings

• Smoking in one room only can help to confine the smell to a small area.