Removing The Smell Of Smoke From Your Furniture

7/14/2020 (Permalink)

The odor of smoke always lingers longer than anyone wants it to, whether it is cigarette or cigar smoke, or if it was caused by a fire. Today, we are going to share a few tips to help you in removing the smell of smoke from your furniture, whether you are handling fabric or wood. 

Fabric

Two cups of witch hazel and twenty drops of essential oil can be a very efficient and cost-effective way to get rid of the odor of smoke from your furniture. Place the mixture in a glass spray bottle and shake well; spray liberally onto your furniture fabric and allow it to air dry. The oil will help to absorb the smoke odor instead of just masking it, and if you use a favorite scent of oil, you will be able to enjoy the improvement that much more.  

Wood

Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda on a corner of the piece first, as a test, and let it sit for about an hour, then vacuum it away. Once you have determined that your furniture will not be negatively affected, cover both the exterior and interior of your pieces with the baking soda and let it absorb the smoke odor for up to eight hours, depending on how bad the smell is. You can then just vacuum up the baking soda from the exterior parts. We do recommend that you wait a week before removing the baking soda from the interior since this area will probably have been more affected by the smoke. Repeat this process as needed. You can also clean your wooden furniture using this wet method: Apply Murphy’s Oil Soap, using an amount approximately the size of a nickel, to a soft sponge; you can also use a 50/50 mixture of water and vinegar here. Gently rub the affected areas in a circular motion, which will help you avoid damage to the wood surface and finish. Allow your furniture to air dry in a warm interior space, although make sure not to place your piece in the direct sunlight, as it could cause the wood to warp. 

If your furniture and other belongings have been negatively affected by unpleasant smoky odors and you can’t seem to get the results you want by doing it yourself, remember that the team here at SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson is always ready to help with smoke odor, fire damage, water damage. We handle mold prevention/remediation, as well, and we maintain the necessary training, skills, and equipment that will help us to get your belongings back to normal as soon as possible. We are committed to getting your property Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned!