Cleaning cigarette smoke stains from closet doors?

Question

Since this house was built back in the 70s, it has had smokers living in the master bedroom. Years ago I attempted to wash the closet doors in an attempt to get the yellow out. It was a daunting task--I got through one panel on one door and gave up. I was also 12. Now I really want to clean these doors, but I also don't want to be scrubbing for an hour on one panel (considering there's eight of them!), how can I clean the closets quickly and thoroughly? They're metal. No idea what the original color is--probably an off-white (I don't think that color could have been white at one point).

Answer 1

i have a friend that cleans her house twice a year because her husband smokes and she dont she cleans the walls with 409 and she said it works really good. u can try it.if not pour some water in a bucket and add mr.clean to it the new kind that has febreze in it it smells good  

Answer 2

a really good cleaner.   windex maybe

or just vinager and water.

Answer 3

I have used vinegar on a cloth to clean nicotine stains, but I just came across this website that should help:

http://www.tipking.co.uk/tip/4601.html

Good luck!

Answer 4

greased lightning