How to Remove Cigarette Smoke From Upholstery

Cigarette smoke and its smell aren't particular about what materials and surfaces they stick to; wood, fabric, leather, hair, carpet and upholstery are all fair game. Whether you need to clean your upholstery because you quit smoking or because you acquired a piece of furniture from a smoker, you can get rid of the unpleasant smell for good.

Washer
White vinegar
Bucket
Sponge or clean cloth
Baking soda
Vacuum cleaner and attachments

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the cushions from the upholstered furniture, if applicable. Check to see if the cushions have covers that are removable. If so, wash them in your washer on cold, adding 1 cup of vinegar to the wash water. Allow the covers to air-dry.
- 2
  Mix 2 cups white vinegar and 2 cups warm water in a bucket. Wet a sponge or clean cloth with the solution and wipe down the upholstery. Rinse the cloth or sponge with warm water frequently, then re-wet with the vinegar solution and scrub the upholstery until you have cleaned the whole area.
- 3
  Wet a clean sponge or cloth in warm water, and wipe down the upholstery to rinse off the vinegar mixture. Allow the upholstery to air-dry.
- 4
  Sprinkle baking soda over the upholstery, and let it sit overnight. Make sure the upholstery is completely dry before applying baking soda as it will make a paste if the upholstery is wet.
- 5
  Vacuum up the baking soda using the vacuum cleaner and attachments.

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