Open all windows and doors to ventilate the house
Use fans to circulate fresh air
Remove ashtrays, cigarette butts, and smoking materials
Wash curtains, blankets, bedding, and other fabrics
Clean walls, ceilings, and hard surfaces with soap and water
Wipe down doors, cabinets, and trim
Vacuum carpets, rugs, sofas, and upholstered furniture
Shampoo carpets and upholstery
Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and fabric surfaces, then vacuum it up
Place bowls of activated charcoal around the house
Use air purifiers with HEPA and activated carbon filters
Replace HVAC filters
Clean vents and air ducts
Wash or replace throw pillows and cushion covers
Clean light fixtures, blinds, and window treatments
Mop floors thoroughly
Empty and clean trash cans
Wash pet bedding and soft furnishings
Use odor-neutralizing products made for smoke odor
Repaint walls and ceilings with odor-blocking primer if needed
Replace heavily smoke-damaged items if the smell remains
