How to get rid of cigarette smell on leather sofa??

[GrooveArmada]

buy a new sofa

[Obelix]

The problem is that the smell wont be just on the leather - it gets everywhere. Is it possible to get the cushion stuffing out - some sofas let you - if so that needs a cold wash.

 

Another problem is that the smell goes under the sofa through the base - if you can get in there then you may find wiping that down helps. Ultimatly though it is exceedingly hard to shift it all off so you may just have to air it and hope it dimishes eventually

[Hetty]

If you are able, put in a garage, the smell will go at some point, but it does take time.

[Treatment]

You must use a '' neutral detergent '' on leather,e.g. Dove, then get some Neetsfoot Oil, hereinafter known as 'no', (probably spelt incorrectly) on it.

 

You used to be able to get 'no' from the meat place at Castle Market.

[Bigthumb]

Cover the sofa in baking powder and leave it for several hours then vac it off. Also try sticking it out in the garden if it isn't raining.

[medusa]

If there's any way you can get to the cushion pads and use a steam cleaner to blast through them then that will remove any smell from them too- possibly turn the sofa upside down to see if you can access any of the padding and backing which has obviously also been exposed to the smoke as well as the facing of the leather.

 

If you have to steam the leather itself then you do need to remember that not all leather dyes are heat stable, so check on an inconspicuous area first, and then make sure that you have somewhere to air and dry it carefully before treating the leather with a decent conditioning cream.

[Treatment]

If there's any way you can get to the cushion pads and use a steam cleaner to blast through them then that will remove any smell from them too- possibly turn the sofa upside down to see if you can access any of the padding and backing which has obviously also been exposed to the smoke as well as the facing of the leather.

 

If you have to steam the leather itself then you do need to remember that not all leather dyes are heat stable, so check on an inconspicuous area first, and then make sure that you have somewhere to air and dry it carefully before treating the leather with a decent conditioning cream.

 

Be careful though, if you use a Polti, like mine, they are very powerful, and one can get carried away !