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peggyhill · Nov 1, 2007, 01:02 PM

I used to smoke and quit a year ago. Since I have quit, I can't stand the smell of tobacco. It makes me want to smoke. I have a roommate who smokes around a pack of Camel filters every day. Does anyone know of any products that will eliminate the smoky smell? I have tried air fresheners and candles, and they don't seem to help. A friend told me she used to use a spray air freshener that worked really well. She doesn't remember the name of it, only that it had a unique strong orange smell. Does anyone know what this product is? Thank you.

J_9 · Nov 1, 2007, 01:04 PM

Other than not permitting smoking inside the house, there is little you can do. Everything else just masks the smells.

albear · Nov 1, 2007, 01:05 PM

Febreeze

firmbeliever · Nov 1, 2007, 01:10 PM

Any chance of installing an exhaust fan?

As febreeze is controversial whether it works or not.

edzmedz · Nov 1, 2007, 01:15 PM

It most probably has citronella in it . Try burning incense or you could also have those small oil containers under which you place a small candle. They are really amazing and you can use natural oils this way you won't be hurting your health with artificial scents which have been proven to also cause cancer lol

kanicky73 · Nov 1, 2007, 01:17 PM

Do you live in a house or an apartment. If you live in a house you can buy air fresheners that you put right on your filter that goes in the furnace. Every time the heat or a/c kick on it fills the house with the fragrance.

peggyhill · Nov 1, 2007, 01:18 PM

Well, we're renting, so I don't think the owner would let me put a fan in. Maybe I can get him to smoke in his room only. I just hate it because he smokes in my living room, and has made my new furniture reek. I can't kick him out, so I guess I'll just have to try to compromise. Febreeze helps for about 5 min. and then I can't smell it anymore. If I can get him to agree to only smoke in his room, then I'm going to get the carpets shampooed to try and get the smell out.

peggyhill · Nov 1, 2007, 01:20 PM

Oil burners are a good idea. I have one somewhere; I'll have to give it a try. Putting an air freshner on the furnace filter is a good idea, too. Thanks.

CaptainRich · Nov 1, 2007, 01:41 PM

Ozium has claimed to remove smoke as well as other airborne particals. I've never tried it to remove smoke, but their label states their claim.
Ozium - Air Sanitizer, Air purifier and Air deodorizer

edzmedz · Nov 1, 2007, 01:51 PM

Whatever you do DO NOT use those fresheners you plug all day long into the electric outlets they are the ones that cause the most damage to your health!

kp2171 · Nov 1, 2007, 01:51 PM

A physician I'm friends with said there's some odor eliminator called natures miracle, commonly used for pet odors... he said it has an enzyme that can break down the offending smells by altering the chemical compounds... don't know if it works on smoke at all...

When I searched for enzyme smoke eliminator I found a site that sells a product to car detailers...

Smoke And Odor Eliminator Enzime Spray 16 Oz

Which might be a good start... maybe call a detail shop or even stop by a hotel in the area and see if you can find someone to tell you what products they use. Just a thought.

mjl · Nov 29, 2007, 03:49 PM

The best way it to quit smoking

go2004 · Mar 30, 2008, 01:20 AM

There are a few things you could do, one is inscents seem to work really good at getting rid of the smell, they also sell these things called smoke eliminators, you can get them almost anywhere, I think I've even seen them at convenient stores, those are good for getting the smoke out of the air but not the greatest for getting rid of the sceant but they now sell air fresheners that's soul purpose is to get rid of the smell of tobacco, I bought one a while back and it acctually worked really good, I don't remember the name but pretty much anywhere they sell spray air fresheners you can find them, it'll say "eliminates the smell of smoke" right on the bottle

simoneaugie · Apr 8, 2008, 05:06 PM

Try peppermint oil and sweet orange oil in an oil burner. It's extremely effective.

Natz86 · May 8, 2008, 09:44 AM

One of the products that I swear by is called "orange chronic". It's used for marijuana odors, but can also be used for other strong odors; such as stale smoke.

Website attached
Orange Chronic Air Freshener

KimberlyB · May 16, 2008, 04:19 PM

Citrus Magic. You can buy it at most grocery stores. Its amazing. My husband smokes inside and I spray it and you can't tell anyone ever smoked.

Sonador101 · May 19, 2008, 05:05 PM

Tell your roommate if he can either quit smoking or move out, then use febreeze

GeminiNick · Jun 8, 2008, 07:39 PM

One thing you might try is an ozone machine. Smoke molecules are smaller than oxygen and they penetrate the paint to where cleaners cannot get to. Ozone molecules can get to the smoke and get ride of it. The machine makes a pleasant smell like a thunder storm and that's because lightning produces ozone. These machines cost a pretty penny but if you find a good chemical supply store they might have one for rent.

lanabear10 · Jun 10, 2008, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by peggyhill

I used to smoke and quit a year ago. Since I have quit, I can't stand the smell of tobacco. It makes me want to smoke. I have a roommate who smokes around a pack of Camel filters every day. Does anyone know of any products that will eliminate the smoky smell? I have tried air fresheners and candles, and they don't seem to help. A friend told me she used to use a spray air freshener that worked really well. She doesn't remember the name of it, only that it had a very unique strong orange smell. Does anyone know what this product is? Thank you.

STOP SMOKING!!

chakarnis · Aug 12, 2008, 10:15 PM

Sometimes, white distilled vinegar in open containers will absorb the smell, but it's in the carpet, furniture, clothers... just about any poruous surface and as long as you have nicotine in your house, it will smell. It's also in your roommates hair follicles and skin. So...