How to Get Rid of the Smell of Smoke

Many of us have pledged (successfully or not) to ditch cigarettes this year – either by keeping up with a New Year’s resolution or as part of a health initiative. But while cigarettes can be tough to say goodbye to, so is the smell of smoke they’ve left behind in your house.

Whether, you’re saying goodbye to smoking permanently or just fancy freshening up your home there’s no better time to get rid of the smoke smell and air out your home than when the sun is out and your windows can stay open.

If you’ve been trying to shift smoke smell from a room without success, don’t worry: there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is an array of solutions to show you how to get rid of smoke smell in a matter of minutes. It may be as simple as washing cushion covers with Surf excel!

3 Tips on How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell Before It Settles

Our first three tips run through the easiest way to keep away from smelling smoke in a room: by preventing the odour from developing. If you have no particular desire to quit smoking, these pain-free and cost-free tips to prevent cigarette smells from building up in a room.

1) Avoid smoking indoors at all costs

When it is rainy or windy, it can be hard to bring yourself to step outside. If you can’t take the plunge smoke near an external window as this will help the smoke to drift out of the room.

2) Ventilate your room after smoking

Create a draft running through the room to allow fresh air in after you smoke.

3) Clean out ashtrays regularly

Removing ash and cigarette butts from your ashtrays on a regular basis prevents them from acting as a particularly nasty kind of smoke-smell potpourri.

As mentioned before, these preventative solutions for cigarette smoke removal are hassle-free, banishing the smell of smoke swiftly.

7 Tips on How to Remove Smoke Smell in a Room Completely

If the smell of smoke is still lingering around at your home and on your furniture, there’s no need to panic – after a long period of smoking indoors or after the food is burnt it can take a while to dissipate. There are many other strategies to give the smell that final push out of your home forever. Here are our top 7 tips for cooking smoke and cigarette smoke smell removal:

1) Use an odour eliminator

Rather than covering up the smell, these products can help remove it entirely and are particularly good for blitzing furniture. Always ventilate the affected area before and after to get the best results, and read the instructions on the label.

2) Install an air purifier

Air purifiers help remove contaminants from the air. These devices are an excellent way to keep you from smelling smoke constantly, and they also help shift dust and dirt. Make sure that you follow any directions in the owner’s manual.

3) Clean your carpets

Carpets tend to absorb odour making this method one to keep in mind when you’re considering how to get rid of smoke smells in a carpeted room. You can either opt for commercial carpet cleaners that you can use yourself or choose a professional cleaning service for a slightly higher price. Make sure that you follow any directions in the owner’s manual.

4) Clean any glass and mirrors

Glass and mirrors attract a great amount of cigarette smoke. Wash the surfaces with vinegar and then proceed by rinsing them down with water. You are advised to test a small inconspicuous area first. You can also try using a glass cleaner just follow the instructions on the label.

5) Wash any fabric in the room

Smoke lingering in fabric, whether it be a curtain or a sofa cover can be extremely off-putting and even rather nauseating to come into contact with. Washing these either by hand or in the washing machine with a detergent like Surf excel Liquid Detergent is a great way to eliminate the smell of smoke, substantially reducing the presence of lingering ash or particles causing the odour. Remember to check the label of any fabric item for washing advice – many, but not all fabrics are machine washable.

6) Charcoal

Charcoal is an affordable option for cigarettes smoke removal in the home. You can either lay them out on a steady surface around your home or hang them up in pouches to attract the smell of smoke.

7) Re-upholster furniture

If you’re not planning on smoking inside again and have a little extra cash to splash re-upholstering your furniture will automatically get rid of smoke smells caught in the fabric.

And, if you smoke cigars, rather than cigarettes, it’s good to know that for cigar smoke removal all the above tips will be just as effective.

Now you know how to get rid of the smoke smell, it should be easy to freshen up your home. Give it a try!