How to Safely Remove Cigarette Smoke Buildup From Furniture
Cigarette smoke isn't only dangerous to your health, it can be dangerous to your belongings. If you smoke in your home, you may not notice, but your furniture is retaining that impenetrable smell. If you decide to quit smoking, for good or in your home, there are steps you can take to get your home smelling fresh again. Does this Spark an idea?
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Quit smoking in your home for good. Remove all ashtrays and lighters to remove the temptation to light up indoors. It may help to set up a smoking area outside your house with some lawn chairs.
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Throw out anything replaceable. If you have couch covers, you can try to wash them, but throw pillows may be a little more difficult. If you can afford to, it would be better to purchase new throw pillows and curtains. If not you can follow steps to help remove smoke odor from them.
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Steam clean all furniture and carpets. You can rent a good steam cleaner for a day from a variety of drug or hardware stores. Allow furniture and carpets to dry after steam cleaning.
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Wash anywhere you see tobacco or nicotine residue. Often when someone smokes at home, the walls will retain a brown or yellow tinge in some places. If you see any areas that look like this, just wash them off with a little diluted bleach or white vinegar.
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Sprinkle a liberal amount of baking soda on your carpets and furniture. Let baking soda sit for five to six hours, or overnight, then simply vacuum it up. If you have been smoking in your home for many years, do this for a few nights, and also set out a bowl of white vinegar overnight in your living areas. This will further help kill odor.
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Keep treating your home every other day by spraying furniture with fabric deodorizing spray. Do this once in the morning to control smell and keep it fresh.
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