Quick answer: Vacuum the sofa, sprinkle bicarbonate of soda over fabric surfaces and leave it overnight. Vacuum it off, mist the fabric with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water, and let it air dry. For smells in the foam, tuck activated charcoal bags between the cushions for 24 to 48 hours, or steam clean if the care label allows it. Cigarette smell is one of the hardest odours…
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