My sister just moved into an apt, there is a very distinictive old hotel room smell.How can we freshen it?

Question

Her apt and all her clothes now smell like covered up cigerette smoke. The complex replaced the caret before she moved in and painted the walls the whole place and all her stuff now have a bad smell. Any advice?

Answer 1

Danille I would start by cleaning drapes. and spraying the ceiling with Lysol  neutra air,  this will kill the odor and not cover it up.

Good Luck

Answer 2

go to bath and body works and get some of their scented candles!

expesive..but worth it!

also, leave windows open over nite if possible...that will help

fresh air circulate.  (screens should be on, of course so pesky bugs

won' t  get in)

I have personally tried the bath and body works candels and swear by them~~~

Answer 3

Get two squirt bottles - fill one with equal parts vinegar and water

Fill the other bottle with 2/3 vodhak 1/3 fabric softener.

Spray the vinegar on the walls, ceiling, etc...all hard surfaces. Vinegar is a natural discenfectant that removes odors naturally - BUT IT WILL SMELL LIKE STINKY VINEGAR UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY DRY!

Then use the other bottle - filled with homemade febreeze on all soft surfaces as needed.

Also consider getting cedar chips - they absorb odors and are cheap - buy them at pet stores for gerbil cages.....use in bowls or put in tube socks and toss in the closet. Change as needed - won't cost much as a huge bag is under $3

Answer 4

take a big pot of water and add lemon or aromatic herbs (I don't suggest both) and let the steam spread.  I would suggest herbs such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and the other thanksgiving type smells.  Too bad about the cigarette smoke.  Was that written up as being there before?  In many places it is the job of the owners to fix the problem since it can be considered a health hazard.