Tips for Removing Smoke Odor from a Home

1/4/2021 (Permalink)

Follow this guide to eliminate the odor from smoke in your home.

The smell of smoke is a nuisance, but how does one remove it? To assist in the elimination of smoke odor from home, follow these tips:

Clean out ashtrays 

Remove the source. Clean out the ashtrays and ensure that all cigarettes have been put out properly to prevent any fire hazards.

Open windows

Fresh air will help dissipate any smoke smells. Fresh air in and the odorous air out.

Baking soda

Baking soda is one of the best at-home cleaning methods and it can be used for the purpose of removing the odor of smoke. Baking soda will neutralize the odor. This method is best for carpets and fabric surfaces. Sprinkle some on and leave for a day to be vacuumed up. You can also place bowls of baking soda around the home to help remove more of the odor.

Wash fabric items 

Take a chance to wash all fabric items; blankets, curtains, pillow covers, clothes, etc. Allow the items to dry outdoors so they don’t reabsorb the smoke odor.  

Vinegar 

Like baking soda, vinegar removes odor naturally. Wipe down hard surfaces, floors, walls, etc, with white vinegar. And once again, like baking soda, place bowls of vinegar around the home to eliminate the odor. 

Ammonia 

Ammonia is what to use on the spots that no matter how hard you scrub, the smell still won’t come out! Mixing one cup ammonia with four liters of water, and SCRUB. The smell of ammonia will dissipate in a few days.

Air purifying plants 

Some plants are fragrant and can help mask the odor in a home, and some can help filter the smell altogether! Plants such as English ivy, snake plants, spider plants, aloe vera, and the Chinese evergreen will assist in removing toxins and odors from the home.