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If there are people who smoke in the house, then getting rid of the smell of cigarettes on clothes will not be so easy. Things made of various materials are capable of absorbing any unpleasant odors, including those from tobacco. It is unpleasant to be near a person whose clothes are saturated with cigarette smoke. Among other things, the neighbor's things can also be saturated with this aroma, so you need to urgently get rid of, but not from clothes, of course, but from the smell of cigarettes.
Features of removing the smell of tobacco from clothes
In families where at least one family member smokes, almost all clothes smell unpleasant.
Getting rid of cigarette smell from clothes is not easy. You need to understand that the easiest way to remove is washing. But it does not fit all things. If shirts, blouses, trousers, sweaters are easy to get rid of the cigarette smell with the help of water and aromatic agents, then fur or leather coats should not be soaked. That is why you need to be careful when choosing an option to get rid of cigarette smoke.
You can get rid of cigarette amber using different methods. Use special chemicals that are available in household chemicals stores in a large assortment, or use folk methods. The easiest method is to get rid of it by washing things in a washing machine. Only rinse things out several times.
How to remove the smell of tobacco from clothes using folk methods
Smoke from cigarettes is not felt only by smokers, it is unpleasant for other people. That is why it is urgent to get rid of it. Moreover, the smell of cigarettes can cause illness, cause various allergic reactions, nausea and dizziness, as well as problems with the respiratory system.
You can get rid of the tobacco aroma using different methods. More often it is removed by folk methods proven for centuries. You can get rid of cigarette amber:
- baking soda;
- vinegar;
- coffee;
- lemon and orange;
- mint.
How to get rid of the smell of tobacco on clothes with soda
Baking soda isn't just used in cooking. This tool is great for getting rid of unpleasant odors in the closet, refrigerator. Soda is also suitable for getting rid of the smell of cigarettes.
Ways to use baking soda to remove cigarette odor:
- Add powder to water when washing or while rinsing.
- Sprinkle things that smell of cigarette smoke with baking soda, put them in a bag and close tightly. After a few hours, take out the things, shake them off and hang them outside for airing. Sometimes it is not possible to ventilate clothes after sprinkling with soda outside due to damp air. In this case, to get rid of the smoke, you can open the window and turn on the fan to quickly change the air flow.
- Prepare a 1: 1 soda-vinegar solution and add to the washing machine. Carry out washing at the highest possible temperature for the garment. Add conditioner to the rinse water. The tobacco smell will be removed successfully.All that remains is to dry your clothes.
How to remove the smell of cigarettes from clothes with vinegar
Vinegar (not essence!) - Great for removing cigarette odors from clothes. Moreover, this tool can process not only those things that can be washed in the usual way, but also those that cannot be soaked in water.
To get rid of cigarette smoke on clothes, washed things are rinsed first in water acidified with vinegar, then clean water is poured. As for leather and fur jackets and fur coats, cigarette amber is removed from them with a cotton swab or cotton pad dipped in a vinegar solution. Then you need to ventilate things in the fresh air.
Felt hats can help you get out of this trouble with steam. Vinegar is added to the steam cleaner and the tobacco smell is removed with its help.
How to remove tobacco smell from mint clothing
Peppermint has a strong aroma, which removes the smell of tobacco. It's easy to do: buy packets of herb at the pharmacy and put in the pockets of smelly clothes. After some time, if the smell has not disappeared, change the bags.
In this way, cigarette smoke is removed from any items, including those that cannot be washed.
How to remove tobacco smell from clothes with coffee
Among the folk remedies that are ideal for getting rid of the aroma of cigarettes from clothes, coffee beans have long been used. They must be ground in a coffee grinder before use.
Items that smell strongly of tobacco are put in a plastic bag along with ground coffee placed in a cloth bag. It is not recommended to seal the package tightly so that an unpleasant smell of discussion does not appear.
You can do otherwise to remove the cigarette smell from a fur coat or jacket. In this case, the items should be hung on a hanger next to the heater with a cup of ground coffee on it.
Coffee has a very strong specific aroma that can remove any odors. To enhance the effect of the beans, stir the contents of the jar or bag from time to time.
Of course, things that smell strongly of tobacco will not immediately be able to get rid of the unpleasant amber, you will have to wait several days, but the end result will please. Products will acquire freshness, pleasant aroma of coffee beans.
other methods
In addition to these techniques, you can use other means to remove the aroma of cigarettes.
Ammonia... This pharmacy product is suitable for clothes that can be washed. Strongly smelling things are soaked in water: add 2 tbsp for 10 liters. l. ammonia. After half an hour, the products are removed from the basin and washed in a machine, in accordance with the instructions.
Peels of oranges or lemons... This is a great option for removing cigarette odors from colored fabrics. When peeling citrus fruits, there is no need to throw away the peels. They should be dried and put into a cloth bag. The crusts must be placed in a special container, which is thrown into the machine along with the smelling things. Washing is carried out with powder.
Lemon juice... First, wash and rinse things. Squeeze out two lemons, pour into a bowl of cold water. Then soak clothing to remove traces of tobacco smoke for several hours in acidified flavored water. Then rinse and dry in the usual way.
Steam... The unpleasant smell of cigarettes can be removed from clothing with steam. 1 tbsp is poured into a bowl of boiling water. vinegar. The prepared clothes are hung on the hangers above the basin. Typically, the cigarette smell disappears overnight.
Talc, starch, or baby powder... These products also absorb different aromas. It is recommended to pour things for 30 minutes, then shake well and hang outside.
Fresh air... By hanging smelly clothes outside, you can hope for the disappearance of unpleasant odors. There is only one drawback: you have to wait a very long time. Smoke from cigarettes disappears most quickly from things in the cold.
Smoke from cigarettes eats into fabric fibers... Therefore, clothes that are not washed must be mechanically cleaned before being hung in the fresh air. Clothes are shaken out of dust, knocked out or vacuumed. The main thing is not to damage the product.
How to get rid of tobacco smell on clothes with specialized products
You can get rid of cigarette smoke using special tools. Sprays are sold today to remove tobacco odor. It is necessary to spray the clothes, after which it will begin to smell of flowers.
It should be noted that this cleaning method is short-term and is suitable for clothes that are not too odor.
When washing things, it is advisable to use rinse conditioners. The range of these products is wide, it all depends on personal preference. They are purchased in household chemicals stores. It is better to dry clothes in the fresh air or on the balcony.
Conclusion
Getting rid of the smell of cigarettes on clothes is a problem for any housewife who cares about the health of her family. There are many ways, you just need to choose the one that will not cause much trouble. But the best way to cleanse cigarette amber from clothes is to quit smoking.
Avoiding the smoke on your belongings is not easy as many people smoke without asking permission. Every person has a right, confirmed by law, that prohibits people from smoking in public places.
