Q–The ceiling and walls of two rooms in my home are dirty due to cigarette smoke from the previous owner, as well as smoke from the fireplace in one of the rooms. I can wash the smoke residue off with ...

Q: I own a painting that has the smell of cigarette smoke on it. How can I eliminate this smell? A: If it’s a canvas painting, Deb Soeffker, with Minnesota Fireshield, a fire restoration company, ...

Q I own a painting that has the smell of cigarette smoke on it. How can I eliminate this smell? A If it's a canvas painting, Deb Soeffker, with Minnesota Fireshield, a fire restoration company, ...

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