Speaking as someone who just moved into a house of a former smoker, washing
the walls with soap and water really helped.  Two years ago, when I had a
large fire in my house, the only thing that would remove stronger odors (or
long-standing odors) is professional smoke cleaner.  You can hire a
specialized cleaning company or buy professional cleaning products.  My
local fire department was very helpful.


Wendy Wiener
Curatorial Assistant
The Octagon, the museum of The American Architectural Foundation
1799 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20006-5291
(202) 626-7369
(202) 879-7764 fax


-----Original Message-----
From: Eileen Mott [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 1:56 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Tobacco odor


One of our affiliated arts organizations has received a gift of a large old
house which will now be serving as the organization's meeting place and
headquarters.  The previous owners were rampant cigar smokers and the smell
has permeated the whole house and immediately permeates any new furniture or
other objects that are brought into the house.
Any suggestions out there about how to remove these long-standing odors?



Eileen B. Mott
Coordinator, Statewide Exhibitions Program
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
2800 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA  23221-2466
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