Clothing has the ability to absorb foreign odors. Tobacco smoke, one of the most unpleasant, poisons the lives of not only smokers, but also those around them. Corrosive, it is instantly absorbed into the fabric, so people try to get rid of it using all available methods.
How to make the smell of cigarettes disappear in a short time?
Only “fresh” cigarette smoke can be quickly removed from clothes. If your things have been exposed to tobacco “attack” for a short time, it is enough to spray them with deodorant, or better yet, with a special spray to eliminate odors. A similar effect can be achieved by walking in the fresh air.
If you smoke or are constantly in the company of smokers, be prepared for the fact that this smell will “follow” you and become your life companion. To neutralize this difficult “spirit”, you will have to fight it daily and hourly.
Ways to remove tobacco “aroma” from clothes
To defeat this persistent smell, you can “call” for help:
- air/wind;
- water;
- aromatic substances, fragrances;
- odor neutralizers;
- “shamans” from a consumer service point called “Dry Cleaner”.
Let us consider in more detail what specific measures we can take.
Ventilate behind the balcony, in the cold
Ventilation is one of the most effective methods. Need to place clothes in an environment where air circulates freely, for example, hang them on an open loggia or behind a balcony. Air particles, penetrating through the fabric, will “drive out” the ingrained odor. You can enhance the effect by spraying the product with water from a spray bottle.
Important! The longer the item has absorbed cigarette smoke, the longer it will take to air it. The lower the temperature “overboard”, the faster the smell will disappear, that is, in the cold, for example, the problem will go away faster.
Perfume
You can try to “kill” the cigarette spirit with another, stronger one. For example, eau de toilette, perfume, cologne. It is better to treat the fabric after washing and before the item is exposed to cigarette smokeso that the “good” smell has time to be absorbed.
Wash with scented powder
If clothes are dirty and have absorbed not only cigarette odors, but also other unwanted odors, such as sweat, it is useless to ventilate and spray them with perfume. You should resort to wet processing, that is, washing. Water with the addition of powder with various fragrances will wash away the annoying amber from the fibers.
Remember! If you wear something for a long time without washing it, it will turn into a source of stench, scaring away others.
Rinse after washing
Unfortunately, scented laundry detergent is not for everyone. The chemical compounds included in its composition often cause allergies: people with this problem are irritated by the smell of fragrances, and the body becomes covered in a rash and itches.Therefore, many of them prefer natural products for washing, for example, laundry or toilet soap. After such washing, it is advisable to rinse the clothes with the addition of:
- Soda. It will eliminate most unpleasant odors and soften clothes. This method is especially relevant for woolen products. To prepare the mouthwash, dissolve 0.5 tbsp. l. soda in 5 liters of water.
- Vinegar. It neutralizes the smell of cigarettes and helps keep things bright and rich in color. The ratio of vinegar and water in the working solution is approximately 1:20. You can add half a cup of vinegar to your washing machine.
- Aromatic oil. Add a few drops of your favorite aromatic essential oil (lavender, grapefruit, etc.) to the water and rinse the washed clothes thoroughly.
By the way! Leather clothing - jacket, skirt, gloves - can be simply wiped with a cloth soaked in a solution of white vinegar.
Orange, lemon, coffee
These natural products have unique properties to “capture” and neutralize unwanted odors. Citrus peels or coffee beans are placed in a plastic bag with something saturated with cigarette smoke and the whole thing is left for several hours.
What devices help?
To get rid of the smell of cigarettes on clothes and indoors, you can purchase photocatalytic air purifier or air ozonizer. The operation of these devices helps break down chemical compounds into harmless components and eliminate unpleasant odors. In addition, they “guard our health” by destroying viruses and bacteria. Simply hang your clothes next to the device for the time recommended in the instructions.
Each device has its own pros and cons. The photocatalytic filter is safe for people and animals, but cleans somewhat worse.The ozonizer generates active oxygen from the air, which has a high oxidizing ability, and removes odor without residue. However there should be no living creatures in the room when it is working: High concentrations of ozone lead to lung diseases.
What to do in especially “severe” cases?
If the situation is advanced, the best way is entrust the problem to specialists. By sending your item to the dry cleaner, you will be sure that it will be properly processed dry or wet, disinfected and all unpleasant odors will be removed.
In order for clothes to smell pleasant, you need to carefully care for them: do not carry cigarettes in your pockets, wash or clean them on time, ventilate closets and rooms in which they are stored. If you can’t quit smoking completely, you need to walk more and take care of your appearance and health.
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