How to Remove Smoke Smell From an RV

Published: Dec 8, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Wipe hard surfaces, such as wood, with vinegar. Make sure to wipe the entire surface to remove the smell from the RV. Repeat as needed.

  2. Sprinkle baking soda on any surfaces covered by or made of fabric. Let the soda sit on the surface for a while before vacuuming it off. Make sure to cover the entire surface with a dusting of the soda so not to leave the odor in any of the fabric. Repeat as needed.

  3. Shampoo the carpet. If this is not possible, sprinkle baking soda on the carpet. Wait a while before vacuuming the soda up. Repeat if necessary.

  4. Set an open container of either coffee grinds or charcoal in the RV to soak up the odor out of the air.

Tips

Many products sold to remove odors only cover them up temporarily. When considering a odor-removing product, look for a cleaning agent in the ingredients or a substance that will soak up the odor, such as charcoal.

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