Deep clean upholstered furniture by washing all removable covers in the laundry, scrubbing out smoke smells with baking soda.
Simmer vinegar or some lemon peels in water on your stove for twenty minutes or so to neutralize the surrounding air, sort of like a natural potpourri.
Set up a dehumidifier, which will dry out your home and discourage bacteria and germs from breeding in an otherwise humid environment.
Alternatively, try setting out bowls of kitty litter, baking soda, or coffee grinds which may also help absorb lingering smells.
Set out bowls of activated charcoal throughout your house, which will absorb the smoky odor.
Spray smokey smelling rooms with Febreze Air for a quick burst of freshness and to eliminate lingering odors.
If your DIY cleaning solution leaves your glass streaky, finish them off with a once-over with some basic glass cleaner. These hard surfaces hold onto a surprising amount of tar and soot from the smoke.
Clean all glass and mirrors with a mixture of vinegar and warm water and then rinse with clean water.
Smoke smell removal is a serious business.
Steam clean your carpets or hire a service to do so.
Follow directions carefully, and be wary of using ammonia on finished or sealed surfaces, like floorboards or cabinets. It might be wise to wear protective eyewear, as well, when using ammonia. Ammonia is a hardcore cleaning agent and you can use it to wipe down most hard surfaces, but be careful! Don’t let ammonia get anywhere near bleach and make sure your house is well ventilated (open all the windows!) while using it.
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