The most effective ways to get rid of the smell of cigarettes

The most effective way to get rid of unpleasant cigarette smell is to give up this bad habit forever. But not every ardent smoker is capable of this.

Tobacco smoke is so "caustic" that it sticks to everything - clothes, hair, hands, surfaces in the house or car.

Let's talk about ways to get rid of the smell of cigarettes.

How to get rid of the smell of cigarettes on the hands and other parts of the body

Wash your hands thoroughly and often immediately after smoking - the smell of nicotine is absorbed by your fingers when you hold a cigarette and smoke. And so that it washes off better, add a little baking soda to ordinary soap and apply it to your palms. Then rub the skin well and wash everything with warm water. Don't forget the skin around the nails and between the toes. And for prevention, you can cover as much of your body as possible with clothes while smoking.

Do not forget to clean your face - to reduce the smell, immediately after smoking, wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in soapy water. Women should pay attention to the fact that they must first wash off their cosmetics.

Keep hand sanitizer close by - it's worth noting that an alcohol-based hand sanitizer works best to get rid of body odor, so it's not recommended to use it on sensitive areas of the skin, such as around the eyes.

Take a shower - Of course, it's impractical to shower after every cigarette, but try to do it as often as you can.

If your hair smells like cigarettes

Shampoo and conditioner - this method remains one of the best. If your hair smells very strongly of cigarette smoke, you should wash it several times with shampoo and then with conditioner.

Dry shampoo - if you do not have the opportunity to wash your hair, you can apply dry shampoo. It will also absorb some of the smell.

We remove the smell of cigarettes from the breath

Brush your teeth 2 times a day and additionally after each smoked cigarette, if possible. At the same time, the duration of the procedure should be at least 2 minutes, the brush should be selected according to size - it will be necessary to treat all areas of the cavity. You can and should use dental floss, which will help get rid of plaque between the teeth and stench.

Use a rinse aid. It eliminates bacteria from the mucous membranes, which are the cause of unpleasant odor. It is recommended to find a product that contains tinol - it reduces inflammation of soft tissues and prevents plaque formation. Rinse aid can be carried with you and used after every smoke break.

Clean the tongue. This helps to remove most of the bacteria on its surface, which provoke the appearance of a rotten smell when talking. You need to clean your tongue every day, you can use a toothbrush or a special scraper for the procedure, especially carefully clean the back part of the organ. According to dentists, scrapers are much more effective than toothbrushes.

Chew gum without sugar. It is convenient to carry with you, you can use it as often as you smoke. This is the fastest way to get rid of bad breath. Mint lollipops without sugar have the same properties.

If clothes smell of cigarette smoke

Even if you don't smoke, but you've been around a smoker, your clothes will smell of cigarette smoke. There are several proven ways to get rid of it

Add baking soda when washing - in addition, you should, if possible, let the clothes dry on their own. Baking soda can be added when washing in a washing machine or by hand.

Use wet wipes - if it is not possible to wash clothes, you can wipe them with wet wipes. A special fabric freshener or antiperspirant in the form of a spray is also suitable.

Try to mask the smell - Essential oil sprays do not absorb the smell of smoke, but they can mask it. Eucalyptus, lavender and citrus scents are best suited.

How to get rid of the smell of cigarettes in the apartment

If it's an old, lingering smell, getting rid of it can be quite difficult. There are the following ways:

First of all, it is necessary to ventilate all rooms well, open the windows and, if possible, turn on the air conditioner.

Thoroughly clean all tiled surfaces with a special solution (water + chlorine bleach in a ratio of 90 to 10). Chlorine bleach can be replaced with white vinegar.

To remove the smell of cigarettes from the walls, they can only be painted. Before that, they must be cleaned using a special agent (for example, trisodium phosphate).

Install air purifiers with HEPA filters in each room.

Open containers of white vinegar or charcoal should be kept in each room - they will absorb the smell.

Steam clean all soft surfaces, including carpets.

Wipe things that cannot be washed (books, etc.) as often as possible.

Wash curtains, tablecloths, toys once a week.

Use essential oils - they mask the smell of cigarettes.

When mopping the floor, add vinegar, bleach, or baking soda to the water.

What to do so that there is no smell of cigarettes in the car

Smoke only with the windows open.

Wipe the inner glass after each cigarette.

Do not leave lighters in the car.

Carpets and car seats should be washed with a liquid containing water and bleach (at least once a week).

You can use air fresheners to mask the smell.