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Get rid of all cigarette ashes by emptying the ash trays and wash them thoroughly with soap and water. - 2
Machine wash or dry clean all rugs, curtains, bed linens and throw pillows. Wash all fabrics immediately. You will notice that curtains turn yellow and discolored from the years of cigarette exposure. Wash anything that can be washed and take everything else to the cleaners. - 3
Shampoo carpets and sofa upholstery. Remember that anything fabric is going to harbor smell. Launder clothing and coats to extract the pungent cigarette odor. - 4
Open up all windows in your home and air out your space. Fresh air works wonders to make a house smell fresh. - 5
Light scented candles. Scented soy candles will bring fragrance and warmth to your area and help combat the stale odor of cigarettes. Room sprays also will do the trick.