Cleaning Smoke Damaged Furniture

Summers explains smoke can have an acidic residue and if it sits too long it can etch metal porous materials like some plastics can also suffer damage from ash and if it s left stagnant for too long it becomes nearly impossible to clean which means you ll have to dispose of those items.

Cleaning smoke damaged furniture. A cleaning solvent and a damp cloth can do for most surfaces while dry cleaning sponges can also help. Next wipe the area with a cloth moistened with water and a mild detergent. Then vacuum it up like in step 1.

Natural fabrics like cotton are very absorbent and can be difficult to remove odors from and clean. Remove soot embedded in grain by wiping in straight lines with a dry chemical sponge. Manufacturers usually include cleaning codes on a furniture tag.

Then use a soft damp rag to wipe clean. Take your time and always use quality soot cleaning products and polishing creams. Two cups of vinegar mixed.

Don t set un bagged activated charcoal. The insides of drawers are often unfinished and therefore more difficult to clean if they are soot damaged. It s easy to damage or strip the finish on wood furniture after it s been exposed to smoke and high temperatures.

If not done properly steam cleaning leather can cause irreparable damage to the furniture. To remove soot and smoke from walls furniture and floors use a mild soap or detergent or mix together 4 to 6 tbsp. This film may even cause blond wood or white painted furniture to look yellowed.

Set or hang several bags of activated charcoal around a smoky room or car to absorb odors or place the bags atop smoke damaged furniture or carpeting. Furniture with smoke damage can typically be cleaned but this will depend on the type of fabric. The type of furniture which has been damaged will dictate the choice of cleaning products which are necessary.