Tobacco is a very persistent odor that can be very difficult to remove. If you are going to move into a house or apartment whose previous occupant was a smoker, you may be wondering how to get rid of the smell. Here are a few suggestions:

The first thing you should do is get as much air flowing through the home as possible. Keep windows and doors open for as long as you can. You may also want to place odor absorbers throughout the place. Some effective natural odor absorbers are coffee grounds, citrus peel, and baking soda.

You will likely find that nicotine has left a residue on most surfaces in the home. Nicotine is very tricky to remove, so it would be best to replace as many items as you can, especially light bulbs and HVAC or air conditioning filters which would diffuse the smell even more. It is also best to replace carpets as it is difficult to remove nicotine from them. Before installing the new carpet, ensure the subfloor has been scrubbed and completely dried out.

If you wish to keep leftover window blinds, take them down and soak them in the tub. After giving them a good scrub, they can be hung to dry. Use an ammonia-based cleaner on hard surfaces (except wood).

A fresh coat of paint can transform a home. To avoid nicotine seeping through the new paint choose one that is designed for use on walls with this issue. It is probably best to ask for advice on the best paint to use.

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