Title: How to Get Rid of Smoke Damage and Smell | Hunker
Headings: How to Get Rid of Smoke Damage and Smell
How to Get Rid of Smoke Damage and Smell
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Mary Pletcher

Content: Vacuum up any visible soot before washing. Step 6
Remove visible soot from walls and ceilings using a sponge soaked in paint thinner or rubbing alcohol. After all soot is removed, wipe down walls and ceilings with a sponge or cloth dipped in mild, soapy water to remove smoke smell. Step 7
Replace all air conditioning and furnace filters daily, according to your furnace or air conditioner's manual, if you are using the air conditioner or furnace. This will help keep the smoke odor from recirculating. references
Chicora Foundation: Fire
University of Missouri Extension: After the Fire is Out: Cleaning Household Textiles and Clothing
How to Clean Stuff: How to Clean Smoke From Walls
Mary Pletcher
Mary Pletcher began her career as a technical writer in 1999.