Title: How to Remove Cigarette Smoke Stains from Walls | DoItYourself.com
Headings: How to Remove Cigarette Smoke Stains from Walls
How to Remove Cigarette Smoke Stains from Walls
Step 1 - Dab Stains with Rubbing Alcohol
Step 2 - Get Out the 409
Step 3 - Try One of these Other Cleaning Products
Step 4 - Repaint

Content: How to Remove Cigarette Smoke Stains from Walls | DoItYourself.com
How to Remove Cigarette Smoke Stains from Walls
Written by Niki (Team) Hampton
on Nov 05, 2009
To ensure our content is always up-to-date with current information, best practices, and professional advice, articles are routinely reviewed by industry experts with years of hands-on experience. Reviewed by
Lindani Chirambadare
on Nov 15, 2019
What You'll Need
Rubber gloves
Rubbing alcohol
Wash rags
Regular 409 cleaner
Clorox Clean-Up
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
Simple Green
Dry-cleaning chemical sponges
Kilz Primer
Paint
Paintbrushes
What You'll Need
Rubber gloves
Rubbing alcohol
Wash rags
Regular 409 cleaner
Clorox Clean-Up
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
Simple Green
Dry-cleaning chemical sponges
Kilz Primer
Paint
Paintbrushes
In a house where smoking once occurred indoors, there likely will be cigarette smoke stains on the walls. These are unsightly to have around, and thanks to the presence of nicotine and tar, they are just as bad to clean up. There are numerous products on the market for doing this, and the best thing to do is pick one that says extra strength first. If it does not work, then it will be time for a different approach. Check out the advice below for some other options you can use. Keep in mind that this job will still take some time and elbow grease, and make sure you wear rubber gloves to protect you skin while you work. Continue reading below Our Video of the Day
Step 1 - Dab Stains with Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol is a cheap option as most people already have it sitting around the home. Soak part of a cleaning rag in it and wipe the stains. It's important to note that this may harm some types of paint, so test it in a discreet area first.