Whether you live with a smoker, or you've decided to take
the first step towards quitting for good, one of the most common complaints
smokers and those who live with smokers express, is how the smell of smoke
ruins the ambiance of their homes.
No one enjoys the smell of stale smoke, especially when it's
ingrained into your soft furnishings and your clothes. So, instead of covering
up the smell with scented candles and body sprays it's much better to try and
eliminate these smells completely. If you want to find out more, read on for 6
ways to eliminate the smell of cigarettes from your home.
Switch to a different product
Maybe you’re hoping to quit or you’re not quite there yet,
many smokers enjoy vaping just as much as they do smoking traditional cigarettes
- discover a vape starter kit here - the main difference here, is that you can
enjoy nicotine without producing chemical-filled, acrid smoke and therefore
enjoy a smoke-free home, and no bad odours!
Bring nature indoors
You’d be forgiven for believing that house plants were there
to simply look good and fill the empty corners of our homes. However, house
plants actually have many other qualities that are ideal for those looking to
banish bad odours from their home. Most house plants absorb bad air in the home
and others can actually absorb the chemicals found in cigarette smoke, making
the air around you safer, cleaner and fresher. Do a little research to find the house plant
that will work best for you.
Create a designated smoking area
No one wants their house to stink of cigarettes, it’s wholly
unpleasant and it ruins soft furnishings and the ambiance of your home. So,
instead of letting the smokers in your home have free reign over where they
light up, designate a specific smoking area that won’t affect the rest of your
property. This could be outside in a sheltered area, or in an outbuilding,
shed, or simply in the garden. Provide seating, shelter and somewhere to safe
to extinguish cigarettes.
Clean your vents and air ducts
Your vents and air ducts attract dust and grime, they’ll
also attract ash and the odour of cigarettes. Give your vents and ducts a good
cleaning to remove the dirt and grime and you’ll notice a difference.
Vinegar is your friend
Your hard surfaces such as kitchen counters, hard floors,
mantlepieces, shelves and walls etc may have the smell of smoke ingrained into
them. If this is the case, then create a vinegar solution and clean all your
hard surfaces thoroughly. This chemical-free concoction is safe and gets great
results by dissolving the greasy residue that cigarette smoke leaves behind.
Give your fabrics some TLC
Cushion covers, sofas,
carpets and bed linen - all of these soft fabrics absorb the bad smell and can
leave the smell of smoke lingering for potentially years to come. Check the
washing instructions and get everything cleaned!
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