Doing so will prevent the nicotine residue from building up over time.

you could also use ahome dry cleaning kitto refresh fabrics or take your garments to aprofessional cleaner.

For odor removal from vintage upholstery, consult a professional.

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Extended exposure will take repeated treatments.

Some in-wash formulas or sprays bind with the odor molecules.

If spraying, spray the clothing outside and let it continue to air.

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But it can be done if the smoke exposure was brief.

It usually takes one wash cycle for cigarette odors to be removed from clothing.

Charcoal and distilled white vinegar placed in bowls can neutralize the smell of smoke in a room.

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These sprays trap and mask the odor until you might properly dispose of the smoky smell.

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spraying a garment with deodorizer

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