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How to remove tobacco odor from clothes: a simple and cheap remedy from kitchen

Maryna Gramovych

Natural methods to remove the smell of tobacco from clothes
Natural methods to remove the smell of tobacco from clothes. Source: freepik.com

Eliminating the smell of tobacco from clothes can be a difficult task, but it can be easily achieved with the right life hacks. UAportal has prepared some effective tips and methods to help get rid of this unpleasant odor from clothes.

Use a mixture of vinegar and water

The solution can be made by filling a spray bottle with equal portions of vinegar and water. The affected areas of clothing should be lightly moistened with the solution and left for at least 10 minutes before washing. The vinegar will neutralize the unpleasant odor and leave your clothes fresh and clean.

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Using baking soda

Sprinkle baking soda on soiled items of clothing and leave for several hours or overnight. After the specified time, shake off the excess baking soda and wash the clothes as usual. The baking soda will absorb the unwanted odor, leaving the clothes with a fresh scent.

Using activated carbon

Put a few activated carbon briquettes in an airtight bag or container with the tobacco-smelling clothes. Close the bag or container and leave it for a few days.

After that, remove the clothes, shake off the excess charcoal, and wash them as usual. The activated carbon will gradually absorb the odor so that the clothes do not have a tobacco smell.

As a reminder, we have already written about how to wash jeans properly.

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