how do i remove cigarette smoke smell from rough wood paneling?

Question

we recetly purchased a home and have gotten rid of the ciagrette smoke smeel and stains with lots of scrubbing and then kills paint- but the living room is rustic and has rough wood planks on the walls (cedar or something like it). any ideas of how to clean/get the smell out of these???

Answer 1

Before cleaning the panels, Take about 3 bowls and fill with vinegar, place the bowls in different parts of the room, the next morning there should be no smell. Now clean your paneling with panel cleaner or Murphy's soap.

Answer 2

Commercial air fresheners only mask odors with an artificial scent and don't provide a long-term solution. Instead, try to neutralize the odors.To neutralize the smoke smell, place saucers of white vinegar around the house. Leave it in the room overnight or for several days, preferably with the room closed off. Then thoroughly air out the house. The odor may have also seeped into the second layer of carpeting, which is tough to get rid of. To remove the smell from the carpet, sprinklle with a mixture of 1 cup Borax and 2 cups cornmeal, wait an hour, and then vacuum. If the odor has really sunk in and these tricks don't help, then the smoke residuals need to literally be washed off. I know you've already painted your walls, but you should wash them anyway. For painted walls and ceilings, try a solution of 1 gallon of warm water, 1/2 cup plain ammonia, 1/4 cup white vinegar, and 1/4 cup washing soda (which can be found in the laundry additives area of supermarkets). Refresh this solution frequently while washing, and you won't need to rinse. Start at the bottom of a wall and work your way up. Combining all of these steps should definitely do the trick. I hope this helps!

Answer 3

I suggest you use Murphy's Oil Soap, which is specifically for woods used in all sorts of housing decor and furnishings. It kills the odors as well as treats the wood for durability and insect repellant. Depending on how rustic the finish is you may not be able to wash with a cloth, so use a short-bristle brush or a plastic dish scrubbie and pat dry.

I wash my 40-year Black Walnut panelling twice a year and Murphy's keeps the grain brilliant, and no bugs ever.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Rough Wood Paneling

Answer 6

try a diluted wash of TSP be careful with it tho you can lighten the wood

Answer 7

Paint over it or polish it with oil soap.

Answer 8

liquid gold. follow the directions & your house will smell brand new

Answer 9

free breeze and a lot of airing out.