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Expert: - 5/7/2009


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What product can I use to get cigarette smoke out of a wood bedroom set?

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Hi Elaine
Nice to hear from you.
Although I shy away from using anything mixed withn water on furniture, for this job you need a product called "Citrus Solve".
This absolutely works. You will be amazed at the crap that will come off your set.
Funny enough I find the usual mineral spirits fix for dirty furniture does not work as well as the Citrus Solve for taking off cigatette smoke.
Next question I'll bet is where can I buy it? LOL
Its available on line but I get mine at my local janitorial supply.
Mix about 1/4 cup in a quart of warm water. Dry well as you go and never saturate the surface. Then a nice polish afterwards.
If you just cannot get it of course use mineral spirits and a rag.
Hope this helps
Regards
Eileen

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