The Best Ways to Get Rid of Cigar Smoke Out of Your House

Second-hand cigar smoke is very unhealthy because it contains several harmful chemicals. These include gases such as tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) in high concentrations, carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons, ammonia, cadmium, tar, and other toxins in high concentrations as well.

Exposure to or breathing in these harmful chemicals for long periods can severely irritate your nose and throat. These chemicals can also irritate your lungs, resulting in coughing and/or shortness of breath. Further side effects of inhaling second-hand cigar smoke include dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, headache, and passing out. Inhaling higher concentrations of the chemicals present in the smoke as well can cause unconsciousness and death.

This is why if you smoke indoors, it is very important to regularly get rid of cigar smoke out of the atmosphere inside your home. There are a variety of highly effective ways to get rid of the smell of cigar smoke from the spaces in your house.

Every smoker, while you enjoy the sumptuous puffs from your favorite cigar, must also ensure to diligently get rid of the cigar smoke from your space to avoid the countless health risk connected with it. This will also help to prevent the distinct smell from lingering on your skin, clothing, or furniture. Hence, here are some of the most effective ways to get rid of cigar smoke from your house. And surprise—you may have some of the items you need already in your home!

White vinegar

Vinegar has a sharp brusqueness that can effectively kill unpleasant scents like cigar smoke. Smoky smells can easily be neutralized by spraying a mist made with small amounts of white vinegar and lemon juice in water. You can also wipe down furniture, washable walls, floors, etcetera with the vinegar mix to get rid of any residue or smells lingering on them. 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.

Additionally, if you are looking for a quick hack to get rid of the smell of cigar smoke immediately, spray some vinegar on a cloth or towel and wave it around in the air of the room for about a minute. Finally, if you cannot stand the smell of vinegar, try adding a bit of lavender oil into any mixtures to help cut down the odor of the vinegar.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is highly effective in removing smells such as mildew and cigar smells from indoor spaces. This is because it is a natural odor absorber. To make use of it to take out the cigar stench in a room, you can pour some baking soda into open bowls and place them around the room for several days to absorb the smell. Or you can sprinkle liberal amounts of baking soda over floors, furniture, etcetera, to absorb the odors from these places too.

For small items with smoky odors on them, place such items in a sealed container with baking soda to absorb the smells. 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.

Perfumed Aerosols.

Perfumed, odor-reducing aerosols like Febreeze contain a chemical compound called cyclodextrin—a sugar-like substance that absorbs odors. Spraying any smoky areas down with a perfumed aerosol can help to gradually get rid of the smoke odor.

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 cigar 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 cigar smoke and its health hazards.

HEPA filters

High-efficiency particulate absorbing filters or high-efficiency particulate arrestance filters (HEPA filters) are types of air filters 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.

Carbon filters

The most commonly used type of filter to remove gases from indoor spaces is the carbon filter. They are designed in such a way that they trap the gases through a process called adsorption. This process allows the gaseous pollutants—in this case, cigar smoke— 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 cigar smoke in your home once more, replace the filter at once. Take note that while carbon filters can serve as a solution to cigar odors, tobacco smoke and residue can land and permeate onto most surfaces.

This makes it hard to get rid of the smell of specific items entirely. Lastly, it is important to know that carbon filters do not remove dangerous carbon monoxide, which is a major harmful component of cigar smoke. Therefore, you should have a separate carbon monoxide detector in your home or space.

Regular household cleaning

For a thorough elimination of cigar odors, here is a short, helpful cleaning to-do list:

• Wash and disinfect all interior walls and hard surfaces with appropriate cleaning solutions or products, and rinse and dry thoroughly. This includes the insides of cabinets, drawers, and closets.
• Disinfect and deodorize all carpets, window coverings, upholstered furniture, and mattresses with steam or other appropriate equipment.
• Launder or dry clean all clothing.
• Have heating, ventilating, and air- conditioning units and all ductwork professionally cleaned to remove soot, ash, and smoke residue.

Kashmir Charcoal Bags (Activated Charcoal Bags)

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Activated charcoal, just like baking soda, is also a natural odor absorber. It is extremely effective in getting rid of smoke odors from your house, and it is very easy to use. All you have to do is place it strategically in one of your rooms, and it begins to eliminate the smoke.

The best-activated charcoal product in the market today is the Kashmir Charcoal bags from Windy City Cigars. These bags are all about quality and efficacy. All these bags contain high-quality activated bamboo charcoal, and that is all they need to perform ten times the level of absorption than any other activated charcoal product.

The Kashmir Charcoal bags also come with unique designs stitched with premium quality linen fibers that guarantee the quality of the product. The designs of the bags are highly aesthetic so that they will fit right into the décor of your home. They are also a very economical choice because you can use each bag for up to 2 years!

The way that these bags work is that the bad smells and cigar odors are absorbed into the activated charcoal through millions of tiny holes in the bags. Unlike other odor eliminators, these eco-friendly VZee-activated charcoal bags eliminate odors right from their sources. This makes their effect permanent as opposed to other products that simply mask the odors with a sweeter scent.

Kashmir charcoal bags can be used absolutely anywhere in your home. You can also use them in your car and to eliminate other unpleasant odors such as pet smells and cigarette odors. The best part? One 200g bag is enough to cover 100 square feet of space!

Curious as to the magic of the odor-absorbing Kashmir Charcoal Bags? Then order one right now!

Smoke Odor Exterminator Candles

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Another great way to exterminate cigar smoke from your house is by burning smoke odor exterminator candles. 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 our Smoke Odor Exterminator and Deodorizing candles from Windy City Cigars.

Our Smoke Odor Exterminator 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 kill other foul odors lingering in your living space.

While a smoke odor exterminator candle will not work overnight, the candles still work fast. Most people who purchase one of these organic candles 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 certainly try one as soon as you can!