Getting rid of cigarette smoke smell can be challenging, but there are effective ways to clean your living space. Here are five tried-and-true methods:

1. **Open the windows**: “Opening the windows will let in fresh air,” reducing the smoke smell and naturally ventilating your home.

2. **Clean the furniture**: Wipe down furniture with warm water and mild dish soap. Pay special attention to fabrics like cushions and upholstery. After cleaning, rinse and dry to remove all traces of smoke.

3. **Use baking soda**: Sprinkle baking soda generously on carpets and fabric furniture. Leave it to absorb the smell for several hours or overnight, then vacuum it thoroughly.

4. **Try vinegar**: Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Lightly mist your furniture and wipe clean. “Vinegar’s acetic acid helps eliminate smells,” including cigarette odors.

5. **Activated charcoal**: Place bowls of activated charcoal around the house. As a natural odor absorber, it neutralizes smoke smells. Replace it every two weeks to keep it effective.

By following these steps, you can significantly reduce the lingering smell of smoke in your home.