Meeting around the campfire, frying sausages and potatoes, singing and telling stories, sparks flashing in the darkness of the night - all this leaves an unforgettable impression.
However, when the fire dies down, the party ends and people return home, it turns out that they brought with them not the most pleasant souvenir - their clothes and hair are saturated with the pungent smell of smoke.
How to light a fire
If you make a fire correctly, there will be no problem with the smell of smoke.
First of all, you need to use dry branches, preferably deciduous trees. Wet firewood smokes a lot, as do pine logs.
Do not add any garbage to the fire, especially plastic film, as it releases toxic substances with a very unpleasant odor.
It is also not recommended to use different types of melted firewood to light a fire, as the smoke from them will also smell bad.
How to remove smoke smell from hair
To get rid of the smoke smell in your hair, it is best to wash it with a good shampoo and, if possible, rinse it in water with vinegar.
But if this is not possible, it is better to use one of the proven home remedies.
Let's start by combing your hair thoroughly in the fresh air, preferably in the sun. This will significantly reduce the smell.
If you have lemon at your disposal, you can add its juice to water (in a ratio of 1:5) and spray this solution on your hair.
Another way is to wash your hair with dry shampoo, which will absorb the smell of smoke. Dry shampoo can be replaced with baby powder or baking soda. Hair should be combed thoroughly.
How to remove smoke smelling clothes
Washing is a simple and effective way to remove smoke smell from clothes. If you want to be sure of the effect, you can use a quality fabric softener.
The smell will definitely disappear if you add a little baking soda to the wash and vinegar to the rinse. You can also soak the clothes in this solution and rinse thoroughly before washing.
How to Remove Smoke Smell from Clothes Without Washing
Of course, you can use the method to remove smoke smell from clothes without washing.
There are many proven methods available for this case. Let's start by dissolving baking soda in water.
Spray the clothes with this solution and when dry, shake them out gently and brush them.
The smoke smell should be gone. To be on the safe side, you can still hang your clothes outside.
If the sun is strong, it is better to turn the clothes inside out to prevent discoloration.
Another method involves using vinegar and steam. Fill a bathtub or large bowl with hot water, add a little vinegar, and hang the garment over the bathtub or bowl. The steam and vinegar should remove the unpleasant smoke smell.
Earlier we talked about how to restore whiteness to curtains.
Author: Valeria Kisternaya
