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We had a small fire in our living room - a wooden shelf smoldered for several hours and the room filled with smoke. It now smells dreadful. I have tried vacuuming the carpets, furniture and walls. Opened up windows and doors for several days. But the smell is still strong. Any ideas, please?
Sohail from UK
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RE: Removing Smoke Odors After a Fire
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Post By Linda (Guest Post)
(01/28/2007)
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The companies that do restoration after fire and floods and the repairs have special equipment to do this. Smoke odor is very hard to get out and you may need a professional. Homeowners insurance should pay for it, but you probably have a deductible so it may not be worth running thru the ins. company.
RE: Removing Smoke Odors After a Fire
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Post By MaryEllen (Guest Post)
(01/26/2007)
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Two ways I know how to get rid of odors from fire.
1. Get a bowl of water and add white vinegar and let stay there without anyone in the room for a few hrs.
2. Put charcoal in the room in dishes, they use it here in Florida to get rid of musty odors.
RE: Removing Smoke Odors After a Fire
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Post By jc42 (Guest Post)
(01/25/2007)
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I have also been told that leaving a bowl of apple cider vinegar in the room(s) affected will remove the smell. May take several days.
RE: Removing Smoke Odors After a Fire
Try charcoal briquettes,(the Kingsford kind) just put some in a can or bowl and put in the corners of the room. It will absorb the odors.
RE: Removing Smoke Odors After a Fire
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Post By dotty lewis (Guest Post)
(01/25/2007)
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I would try fresh coffee grounds, and if that doesn't work put a few bowls of baking soda aroung the house and leave it for quite a while.
RE: Removing Smoke Odors After a Fire
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Post By Margie Minard (Guest Post)
(01/25/2007)
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I just read on Thriftyfun! To open a small can of fresh coffee and leave it in the closed room for a few days and it should take care of the smell. I never tried this, but really trust thriftyfun.
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