Chemicals for Removing Smoke Odor

Cyclodextrin

• Cyclodextrin, a chemical made of a sugar-like substance, is effective at absorbing odor. The chemical compound is an odor remover found in the odor-reducing spray called Febreeze. Remove the smell by spraying down the area with Febreeze to reduce the smell of smoke.

Activated Charcoal

• Activated charcoal, which is also known as activated carbon, works well as a deodorizer and an odor neutralizer. Molecules are left behind from smoke which leads to a lingering smoke odor. Smoke contains different a carbon compound that bonds with smoke particles and accumulates on surfaces. According to Absolute Fire and Floods, activated charcoal is a natural odor absorbent and will absorb the smoke odor. Use a water purifier that contains activated carbon to get rid of the smoke odor.

Trisodium Phosphate

• Trisodium phosphate, also known as TSP, is a strong cleaning agent for removing smoke odor. To remove the smoke smell, you will need to put 1 tbsp. of TSP in 1 gallon of water. Use the TSP solution to wipe down items saturated with smoke. The solution will remove the smoke odor from the sofa and improve the smell.

Ammonia

• Ammonia works well to deodorize and clean a room with a smoke stench. The nicotine and tar from cigarettes will stick to furniture, walls and cabinets. Cleaning the room with ammonia will cut through the nicotine and tar. Mix 1 gallon of warm water with 1 cup of ammonia. Soak a cleaning cloth with the solution. Wash the object from top to bottom using the cleaning cloth. If ammonia comes in contact with the eyes, it will burn, so wear goggles.