Title: The Best Way to Get Smoke Stains Off Painted Sheetrock Walls | Home Guides | SF Gate
Headings: The Best Way to Get Smoke Stains Off Painted Sheetrock Walls
The Best Way to Get Smoke Stains Off Painted Sheetrock Walls
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Odor Control
Smoky deposits, especially those from cigarettes, have an unpleasant odor that lingers even after the stains are gone. Vinegar, baking soda, charcoal and citrus fruit peels are among the remedies for these types of deposits. Spray a 1-to-1 solution of vinegar and water on the walls and wipe them down with a rag, or place bowls of baking soda, charcoal or citrus fruit peels in the rooms in which you notice the odor. It's also important to increase ventilation in these rooms, either by opening windows or creating a cross-draft with a fan. When Painting Becomes Necessary
In some cases, you may not be able to remove a smoke stain by washing with a detergent. If the wall has a texture, the tarry deposits may simply be out of the reach of your scrubber, and if the wall has a matte finish, the stain may bond so closely with the paint that you can't remove one without removing the other.