How do you get a cigarette smell out of a wood desk?

Question

We got a very nice solid wood desk from someone who smokes. We kept in on the enclosed porch for about a week to air out, cleaned it up, and brought it in. I think it smells like stale cigarettes still. It's gross, but I don't want to get rid of the desk. I'm hoping someone knows of a cool product or home remedy type thing to maybe get rid or mask the smell forever! HELP!

Answer 1

Clean it with Murphy's Soap, then apply oil to polish it.

Answer 2

I purchased a dresser at a thrift store with the same problem.
I tried everything I could think of to get rid of that smell and finally I discovered Clorox Cleanup. I sprayed the Clorox Cleanup on a washcloth & wiped the hole thing down. Once it dried there wan no more smoke smell.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

try wiping it down with warm water and white vinegar a 50 50 mix. Dont get ti to wet just damp. Do this several times on all surfaces, inside, under and on top. It may work.