Here are 10 things you’re free to do tohelp remove the odorusing common household supplies.
To make the apartment even fresher,clean the windowsto remove any nicotine residue clinging to the glass.
It’s important to clean the walls first even if you plan to repaint the apartment.
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Finish with a rinse of clean water.
Change the cleaning solution often to prevent redepositing soil on the walls.
If you have hard-surface floors, mop them to remove smoky residue.
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For carpets, vacuum them well anddeep cleanthem using a steam carpet cleaner.
Tofreshen carpets, vacuum well and then sprinkle the carpet with a layer of baking soda.
Vacuum away the baking soda that has helped trap some of the nicotine smell.
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Some items may require dry cleaning to get rid of the odor.
Clean and Freshen Upholstery
Cleanupholstered furniture, includingleather upholstery.
The formula will trap the odor molecules and suspend them until the fabric can be properly cleaned.
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Don’t forget to change andclean the filtersregularly.
Place small bowls of vinegar throughout the apartment.
Vinegar contains acetic acid molecules that bond with volatile compounds in the air and neutralize them.
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As the vinegar evaporates, it takes those neutralized molecules with it.
Coffee contains nitrogen, which helps neutralize odors in the air quickly and safely.
Fill small bowls with dry grounds and place them around the apartment.
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Citrus-based oils are often the best choice to mask cigarette odors.
Be sure toclean the diffuseroften.
Empty Trash Can
After you empty the ashtrays into the trashcan, take out the trash.
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A smelly trashcan leaves the entire apartment reeking with stale odors.
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