Article: FIXIT; Clean, spray to clear cigarette smoke odor.(VARIETY)(FIXIT)

Byline: Karen Youso; Staff Writer

Q How does one get the awful odor of cigarette smoke out of walls, rugs, furniture and fixtures? A Because nicotine is a water-based chemical, washing all the surfaces and laundering all textiles in the house will go a long way toward eliminating cigarette odor. That would include cleaning drapes and upholstered furniture. Then consider treating the area with a fragrance-free odor eliminator (not an air freshener -- labeling for these products can be confusing). Avoid scented air treatment products because they'll just mask the smoke odor and make matters worse. To apply, hold the spray bottle over your head and spray upward while backing ...

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