How to Clean Wood Furniture With Cigarette Smoke Damage

Furniture left in a smoky room will soon be covered with a residue from cigarette smoke. This residue has an odor and can leave the surface of the furniture looking dull. Most wood furniture is not a porous surface, so the damage from smoke residue is easy to remove using household products. Vinegar is the best way to remove the odor and residue because it is safe to use on wood and is an effective odor fighter.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup of vinegar
• 1 quart of warm water
• Soft rags
• Bucket
• Furniture polish

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Mix the vinegar and water in a bucket or bowl.

   • 2

     Wet the rag in the water and ring out enough of the solution so it doesn't drip.

   • 3

     Wipe down all of the wood surfaces with the solution, wetting any cracks in the wood. Rub any surfaces where smoke residue is visible.

   • 4

     Allow the furniture to air dry. Repeat if the smoke residue is not gone.

   • 5

     Polish the wood furniture using your usual furniture polish and another rag. Follow the product's instructions.