Smoking Smells

[pinksmartie]

Not quite sure where this would go but I'll stick it here. Is there anything that gets rid of the smell of fag smoke effectively? Any spray or something? My parents smoke and I don't, but as I'm round them a lot living in the same house I always smell like fags. They don't open the windows when they smoke ( when I open the windows they close them again) and when I've spoken to them about it they get offensive because they think I'm having a go at them and trying to stop them smoking.

[SRH]

I've posted a similar question in the past and people have told me everything from lighting candles to keeping the windows open, all of which help.

I've also recently discovered the Febreze plug-in fresheners - you can get them in the supermarket. They have two separate scents that rotate on a regular basis and, while they don't completely mask the smell, they definitely help. Try plugging some in every room - even the smokers might be pleased with the fresh smell! Neutradol air freshener is also good.

[Jenga]

This might not be easy but can you try and persuade them to just smoke in the kitchen only! I did that with my husband before he eventually packed up. He never minded!

[pinksmartie]

I have an air wick freshener in my own room because I was sick of the smell and I've suggested them for downstairs but nothing ever seems to get done. I doubt that they'll just smoke in the kitcken. The "it's my house I'll do what I like" argument is bound to come up, but I think I'll try again with the plug ins. Thanks.

[SRH]

Yeah,plug-ins are more heavy duty - the Febreze one is the best cos it neutralises the smells too, rather than just masking them.

[shanx]

inscence sticks , my friends smoke in the kitchen in winter so i light one and it takes away the smell.

[gallapunk]

Yes the incense is good. Trouble is, if they're continually smoking, it will be in the carpets, furnishings, etc, so you will never get rid of it, only mask it, whatever you use. As long as you can keep your room smoke-free, that's something. They don't smoke in your room do they? Also, when you're a non-smoker in a house where people smoke, you still smell like a smoker: it gets on your clothes, in your hair, everything.

The warmer weather's coming now too, when windows and doors can be left open, so that will help a lot. Trouble is, next winter you'll be back to square one.

[pinksmartie]

No they don't smoke in my room, but just smelling of fags permanently is starting to depress me. My boyfriend's parents commented how his room smells of fags the other day and neither of us smoke, so it must be bad. It's making me self conscious.

[daffy654]

Your parents have the right to smoke in their own home,you may not like it but there is not an awful lot you can do about it. If you are old enough you could always move out.

[pinksmartie]

Unfortunately I'm not old enough and I do know it's their right. I just don't like smelling of fags all the time.