How do i get rid of smoke smell in house properly?

Spent saturday trying to get rid of smoke smell in house and got about halfway. I read somewhere that it's a bad idea, though i can't find where now. How do you do it? Thanks in advance.
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lukeathome Nov 05, 2026
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you probably can't air it out of a house, it's in the walls and soft furnishings. washing all the fabrics, steam cleaning carpets and wiping every hard surface with a vinegar or sugar soap solution gets most of it. the walls usually need a stain-blocking primer before you repaint, otherwise the yellow and the smell come through the new paint. change any hvac filters too.