How to Get Rid of Cigarette Smoke

Cigarette smoke can linger in the air for a long time. Not only does it smell, but it can cause problems for people who are asthmatic or allergic to cigarette smoke. To fully remove the smell of smoke from your home, it's important to clean all areas where cigarette smoke may have been absorbed. A few methods are needed to completely remove the smell of cigarette smoke.

Things You'll Need

• Small bowls
• Vinegar
• Water
• Spray bottle
• Cloths
• Steam cleaner
• Baking soda

Instructions

1. Vacuum all of the carpets in your home. Use the vacuum cleaner attachments to vacuum furniture. This will help remove any ash that may have found its way onto carpet and furniture.

2. Pour four cups warm water into a bucket. Add two cups vinegar to the water, along with 1 tbsp. baking soda. Dip a cloth into the solution, and rub it onto bare walls. This will help eliminate the smell of smoke.

3. Fill a plastic spray bottle halfway with vinegar. Fill the rest of the bottle with water. Spray down counters and linoleum floors with the mixture. Dampen a cloth, and then wipe the counters down with it.

4. Steam clean curtains, to remove the smoke that may have been absorbed into them.

5. Pour baking soda into ash trays that may still be lying around.

6. Wash clothes and blankets in a washing machine with detergent.

7. Place a small bowl of vinegar around areas that still smell like smoke. The vinegar will absorb the smell of cigarette smoke.

References

• Health Guidance: How to Get Rid of Cigarette Smell