Was sitting in a heavy smokers home.
2006-11-04 07:58:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
You might have to have a company come in and clean it with steam (I would not use chemicals, as it could make the smell worse!). This will get the stains and the odor out. If there is any odor left, you can spray Febreeze on it. You might have to do this daily, but eventually you will remove most if not all of the smokey smell.
2006-11-04 08:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mum to 3 cute kids 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't. Best you can do is mask the stink - and you'll have to keep on adding the masking agent about once a week. And that exposes you to even more toxic chemicals. You've learned a lesson in economy - never buy items that have been in the home of a smoker or that have had an animal like a dog or cat spend a great amount of time on them (puppy and kitten pee are another gross contamination that isn't uncommon). Even with the masking odor (sprays are avaliable; ask your pharmacist or in a used furniture store for the brand most commonly available where you live), you're still exposed to the toxic chemicals from the stale smoke. If I were you, I'd get rid of the smoke-stinky furniture and find some that hasn't been so exposed.
2006-11-04 08:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
baking soda on the carpet works on the floor, but the walls need to be scrubbed as well as the furniture.... after you do this is do suggest smoking outside, keep a jacket handy. Ik that its a pain but if you scrub everything in the room it will get some of the residue off of everything... then use candles, incense, air freshener, whatever you like on it.
2016-05-21 23:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent a steam cleaner for carpets with the furniture attachments. Clean it then frebreeze to follow.
If you just use the frebreeze it doesn't clean out the residue from the smoke it only masks it and it only lasts a couple of days.
2006-11-04 08:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by Laurie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can rent a steam cleaner and use the upholstery attachment and put a little white vinegar in it. It won't smell like vinegar. You may need to go over the furniture more than once. Be sure to put a fan on it after.
2006-11-04 08:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by Peepers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Remember to clean everything you can reach, above and below....including any wood parts. If that fails then the stench is in the stuffing. Remove the pillow coverings and air out the foam....outside in the sunlight. Yes, you can wash foam, by hand but it takes a few days to dry. If the smell is in the suffing on the frame, you may need several professional cleanings.
2006-11-04 08:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Febreeze Fabric Refreshener. Try the Allergen Reducer as well.
2006-11-04 08:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by Ishh 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some shampooers available for rent in supermarkets & hardware outlets have an upolstery attachment with them. Whatever way you decide to do it be sure to test an area that is not usually in view to be sure the solution is neither too strong or damaging to the material.
2006-11-04 08:04:16 · answer #8 · answered by Diablo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Steam clean with resolve or vinegar. You may have to repeat the process of steam cleaning your furniture. Good Luck to you!
2006-11-04 08:58:34 · answer #9 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hire me to come and clean them with my upholstry machine
2006-11-04 08:12:35 · answer #10 · answered by handymandanvt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋