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How to Clean Nicotine Off Ceilings

Randall Shatto

Nicotine can cause your home to smell like a stale ashtray. In addition, the film on the walls and ceiling can leave a yellowish tint and make the house look untidy and messy. Clean nicotine off your ceilings once a month--twice a week, if you smoke two packs a day.

Clean nicotine from your ceiling.

Tip

Purchase a cleaner that is safe to use on painted surfaces.

  1. Cover all electronics, flooring and furniture with painter's plastic to protect against drips. Use towels or newspaper as an alternative.

  2. Fill a bucket half-full of steaming water. Use 5 cups of Pine-Sol or Awesome Concentrated cleaner. Awesome Concentrated is available at the Dollar Store or online (see Resources).

  3. Dunk the sponge squeegee into the bucket. Scrub the ceiling in a row, back and fourth, twice. Wring the squeegee out. Begin a new row, repeating this step until the ceiling is clean.

  4. Change the water and use fresh cleaner when the water is dark with a muddy tint.

The Drip Cap

  • Nicotine can cause your home to smell like a stale ashtray.
  • Clean nicotine off your ceilings once a month--twice a week, if you smoke two packs a day.