My friend is remodelling a room that had an old man smoker renter in it for about 2 yrs. We have tried opening the windows and using Febreeze but it still is REALLY stinky. Does anyone have any "home remedies" for permanent smoke smell removal?
2006-09-20 07:23:44 · 17 answers · asked by Peggy S 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
According to my book from Heloise helpful hints.she says to burn scented candles. or place a bowl of white vinegar about a cup full and let it sit for awhile to absorb the odor.
2006-09-21 08:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in rental housing or apartments, you sometimes will find that the previous tenants had a smoking habit that has left the living area overpowered with the scent of stale cigarette smoke. And if you are a non-smoker, the smell can be quite bothersome.
If you find yourself if in just one of these places, simply place small dishes of vinegar throughout the room to neutralize the smell, preferably with the doors and windows closed, if at all possible. Change the vinegar every couple of days and replace with fresh. Also, repaint the walls.
Airing out the house will help immensely, especially if you can do it on a daily basis. Try and get counterflow (ie. in one window and out an opposite door) to provide the best ventilation
2006-09-20 07:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Last year we moved into a home where the previous owner smoked. We opened all the windows, painted all the walls with a fresh coat of paint(covered the old smoke marks), and rented a rug shampooer to clean the smell out. This worked really well for us. Also wash the windows to remove the smoke film
2006-09-20 07:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to AT LEAST scrub the walls. When a room is smoked in there is a brown film left on everything. You need to get that out. Painting after scrubbing is a good idea. And you'll have to shampoo the carpets if not replace them. Remove all fabrics and clean and scrub everything else, floorboards, windows, ect.
2006-09-20 07:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by bradys_mommy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have to get a product called ODOR BAN or ANY product that has Euculyptus oils in it.I had the same problem.A lot of products that REmove and "Kill" smoke,will have that ingredient,in it.You can find them at Bed Bath & B E Y O N D
2006-09-20 07:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have suffered the same scent, and absolutly can not stand it, so to cure the problem i bought a box fan, reversed it in the window , and now my room is very fresh.
i cant live without my box fan ever. i know it works so enjoy.
just make sure to block the open part of the window.
2006-09-20 10:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by mcharmd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ozium is the best odor eliminator I know of. I used to use it in my limosines and it worked wonders. I think it is still available at Walmart or you might find it in an Auto Parts store. Good luck!
2006-09-20 08:07:38 · answer #7 · answered by Greg R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry, but febreeze won't be enough. you will need to clean the entire room from ceiling to floor, because the smoke gets everywhere. try using bartenders soap, which is designed to get rid of nicotine stains
2006-09-20 07:31:48 · answer #8 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to remove all fabric. This includes carpets, padding, drapes, mattress, etc. Stip room to bare floor and walls. Repaint, inclding cieling.
2006-09-20 09:00:42 · answer #9 · answered by Answergirl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fresh paint, shampoo carpets profeshional is best, they know what to use and they are fast, less headach, and is not that much. o and febreeze is a good temp. fix ...food luck.
2006-09-20 07:32:54 · answer #10 · answered by happyteague 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋