The Best Way to Get Rid of Cigarette Smoke

There is a huge secret that no one will ever willingly tell you but I’m going to share it with you today. Want to find out what it is? Then keep reading!

First I will present you with a variety of highly effective ways to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke from your space. Removing this smell from your air is a crucial step for anyone who cares seriously for their health because just as it is almost impossible to mistake the distinct scent of cigarette smoke lingering in the air or on your clothing or furniture, it is just as unhealthy to have that smell in your space.

The unhealthy nature of this smell stems from the presence of numerous harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke which include gases such as:

• Carbon monoxide (CO);
• Hydrogen cyanide (HCN);
• Nitrogen oxides (NOx);
• Formaldehyde ;
• Acrolein;
• Benzene;
• Volatile N-nitrosamines;
• Phenol;
• Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs);
• and Certain tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs).

If you are exposed to or breathe in these harmful chemicals for continuous periods, they can irritate your nose and throat. They can also irritate your lungs, resulting in coughing and/or shortness of breath. Further side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, headache, and passing out. Inhaling higher concentrations of these chemicals as well can cause unconsciousness and death. Hence why it is so important to purify the atmosphere around you regularly from cigarette smoke.

Here’s some of the most effective remedies—some of which you already have in your home—that you can use to go about it.

1. Vinegar and citrus.

Vinegar has a sharp brusqueness that can effectively kill unpleasant scents like cigarette smoke. Smoky smells can easily be neutralized by spraying a mist made with small amounts of vinegar and lemon juice in water. Another method you can use is to place a bowl of white vinegar overnight in a room where a person or people have been smoking and by morning, the smell should be gone.

Vinegar can also serve as an acidic cleanser because it dissolves nicotine when used to wipe away nicotine residue from hard or smooth surfaces. Additionally, if you are looking for a 60-second hack to get rid of the smoky smell immediately, spray some vinegar on a cloth or towel and wave it around in the air of the room for about a minute.

2. Coffee grounds.

Besides being one of the best morning beverages, coffee can also help to reduce cigarette odors. It’s an easy process. All you have to do is fill a couple of coffee filters with fresh coffee grounds and place them in the smoky smelling areas for a good number of days. This may be able to effectively cancel out the cigarette smoke smell in that area for the length of time.

3. Baking Soda and Activated Charcoal.

Just like with mildew smells, making use of either baking soda or activated charcoal powder—which is sold at pet stores—can remove cigarette smells. To make ues of either of these home remedies to take out the cigarette stench in a room, either put the powders in open bowls placed inside of the rooms, or sprinkle the powders on a segregated surface or corner of the room. For small items with smoky odors on them, place such item in a sealed container with either baking soda or activated charcoal. Be careful to ensure that the item and the powder are not in contact to avoid staining and leave the item in the container for a few days at least.

4. PECO

Developed over 25 years by research scientists, the Photo Electrochemical Oxidation filter (PECO) is an innovative technology that uses free radicals—the same radicals used to destroy cancer cells—to break down pollutants at a molecular level, including viruses, bacteria, mold, allergens, and harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke. Because it functions using nanotechnology, PECO can destroy pollutants 1000 times smaller than the standard filters must meet to qualify as HEPA filters (high-efficiency particulate absorbing filters and high-efficiency particulate arrestance filters). This makes this Molekule air filter one of your best bets when looking to completely free your space from the odor of cigarette smoke and its health hazards.

5. Carbon Filters.

The most commonly used type of filters to remove gases are carbon filters. They are designed in such a way that they trap the gases as they pass through a layer of activated charcoal containing tiny pores to increase its surface area. This creates more space on the filter for the smoke’s volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to be captured. The VOCs stick to the carbon filter through a process called adsorption, which allows the gaseous pollutants to stick to the outside of the filter. If you plan on using a carbon filter, it is recommended that your filter should contain a substantive amount of carbon to increase effectiveness.

Beware that carbon filters must be replaced frequently. A good practice is to follow the manufacturer’s manual for changing the filter. Whenever you are in doubt or happen to smell any noxious gases in your home, replace the filter at once. Take note that while carbon filters can serve as a solution to smoke odors, tobacco smoke and nicotine residue can land and permeate onto most surfaces. This makes it hard to get rid of the smell on specific items entirely. Lastly, it is important to know that carbon filters do not remove dangerous carbon monoxide, therefore you should have a separate carbon monoxide detector in your home or space.

6. HEPA filters.

High-efficiency particulate absorbing filters or high-efficiency particulate arrestance filters (HEPA filters) are types of air filter that use mechanical filtration to capture 99.97% of particles as little as 0.3 microns in size. This includes a good number of smoke particles.

Now for the secret reveal…

While home remedies may be cheap, they aren’t 100% effective, and the more technologically efficient options are very pricey so not everyone can afford them. In light of these stumbling blocks, what other solution can there be?

Well that’s where my huge secret comes in!

It is evident that the only way to fully do away with unwanted secondhand smoke exposure and odors is to completely stop smoking in an indoor space. However, not everyone wants to smoke outside, especially when the weather is extreme. Hence, the best option is to reduce the unpleasant odor which will also to help mitigate the adverse health effects.

So what air purifying solution is 100% effective and budget-friendly, you might ask?

The answer is the Smoke Odor Exterminator Candles from Windy City Cigars!

Our candles contain enzymes that help to effectually neutralize and remove smoke odors. They are available in many different shapes, colors, and scents, all very appealing and highly effective. Using a good smoke odor candle will not only permeate a lovely scent into your space but also leave your living space smelling fresh and clean. It will also killing all foul odors lingering in your living space.

Not all candles are created equal however. Some contain chemicals and paraffin wax that may do more harm than good. An example of a good candle that is free of these chemicals is the Nag Champa candles, one of our smoke odor exterminating and deodorizing candles. Our candles are the best because:

A. They are handmade.

B. They contain no harmful chemicals or paraffin wax.

C. Each candle is made with its own fragrance—some might even contain floral scents. The list of other available scents include:

• Orange Lemon Splash.
• Creamy Vanilla.
• Lavender & Chamomile.
• Hippie Love (a mix of sensuous patchouli, tropical fruits, white musk, and just a hint of spice.)
• Sandalwood.
• Mulberry & Spice.
• Pineapple Coconut.
• Maui Wowie Mango.
• Happy Daze (a fruity explosion of lemon, mango, peach, banana, pineapple, wild melon, and vanilla).
• Patchouli Amber.
• Kiwi Twisted Strawberry.
• Blue Serenity.
• Rasta Love (a subtle citrus fragrance).
• Sugar Skull.
• 420.

D. They are designed specifically for use on personal furniture.

E. Each 13 oz jar is very affordable at just $7.99 only!

Because the candles are handmade, each candle created by the master craftsman is unique and can never be duplicated. Nag Champa candles emit powerfully subtle smells which cannot be easily overpowered by other similar products.

While a smoke odor exterminator candle will not work overnight, the candles still work fast. Most people who purchase one of these organic candles (or one which has a similar scent) notice a significant difference in the smell of their personal spaces after just a few hours. One of the best things about smoke odor candles is that they are not difficult to use. Most use a wick, which can be taken off just before burning to allow the wick to collect up burnt aromas. Then, after lighting, the aroma will stay extremely long in the room. They are designed to be very safe, natural ways to purify and freshen up the air in your home. You should definitely try one as soon as you can!

White Sage & Rose Petals with Citrine