This one didn't make it through, so I'll try again. Sorry if it's a dup
post.

When my grand mother died, she left me her TV. Which was coated with smokers
film. Pine cleaner and warm water took that off.

Cleaning AC coils, I've seen some coil cleaners which do a nice job removing
smokers film.

Couple folks I know, smoke in the minivan. What's a good way to remove the
smoke from plastic surfaces, windows, upholstery, seats, small children in
carseats, etc.?

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For glass and plastics, any window cleaner will remove the film.

For cloth you may be looking at a steam cleaner like those used for
household furniture and carpet [or a smaller equivalent]. Or you may
want to talk to a car detailing shop.

I know there's also a carpet cleaner in a spray can, normally found at
auto parts stores I think. I've never used it so I can't testify to
it's effectiveness.

In the meantime you could ban smoking in the minivan.

As for the small children, you can just toss them in the tub.

i do know wet newspaper can clean the glass off. lucas

On Wed, 25 May 2005 22:36:58 +0000, Stormin Mormon wrote:

Couple folks I know, smoke in the minivan. What's a good way to remove the
smoke from plastic surfaces, windows, upholstery, seats, small children in
carseats, etc.?

Napalm is best, but charcoal lighter fluid will work in a pinch.

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For odor removal (esp smoke) on cloth I suggest Fabreeze.

About a year ago I COMPLETELY filled my house with cooking smoke, long
story.

Tthe Fabreeze took a while (weeks) but it worked. Repeated
applications were necessary.

cheers
Bob

I'm with BobK207 as far as Fabreze goes. I haven't filled my house with
smoke..yet..but I use it on routine stuff.

d... mentioned newspaper -- it's good for eliminating streaks when
cleaning glass [use instead of paper towels].

Stormin Mormon wrote:

Couple folks I know, smoke in the minivan. What's a good way to
remove the smoke from plastic surfaces, windows, upholstery, seats,
small children in carseats, etc.?

Why would you want to do so?

Some feel cigarette film is the equivalent of the stain on the navy blue
dress: Evidence of long-ago pleasure.

Stormin Mormon wrote:


When my grand mother died, she left me her TV. Which was coated with smokers
film.


and, Sanka stains no doubt...