Get rid of the "cigar smell"

Krish the Fish · 03-14-2011, 06:48 PM

I'm sorry in advance if someone's covered this, but I think I have it mastered. I personally love the smell, but I know it can be offensive to non-smokers and people who just hate the smell of cigars. Here's the gameplan:

For your clothes:
Throw the "smoky" smelling clothes in the laundry, and get fresh ones on after your shower

(this is the failproof plan I've come to use)

For your breath:
A good brushing and Smart Mouth rinse.

For your hair:
Shampooing usually does the trick. Heck a shower will get it off most of your body except...

For your hands:
This is usually the hardest part... that cigar smell lingers on your hands even after vigorous washing with handsoap (multiple times. Trust me, I've tried everything). The best way I've found is to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer twice. Smell free!

Hope it helps y'all. I wish I had a reference like this when I first starting smoking. Smoke something good!

Krishna

HollywoodQue · 03-14-2011, 07:40 PM

Thanks for sharing.

03-14-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krish the Fish

I'm sorry in advance if someone's covered this, but I think I have it mastered. I personally love the smell, but I know it can be offensive to non-smokers and people who just hate the smell of cigars. Here's the gameplan:

For your clothes:
Throw the "smoky" smelling clothes in the laundry, and get fresh ones on after your shower

(this is the failproof plan I've come to use)

For your breath:
A good brushing and Smart Mouth rinse.

For your hair:
Shampooing usually does the trick. Heck a shower will get it off most of your body except...

For your hands:
This is usually the hardest part... that cigar smell lingers on your hands even after vigorous washing with handsoap (multiple times. Trust me, I've tried everything). The best way I've found is to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer twice. Smell free!

Hope it helps y'all. I wish I had a reference like this when I first starting smoking. Smoke something good!

Krishna

I follow the exact same regimen each time I smoke with the exception of the mouth. I brush, use a tongue scraper, and rinse with a 50/50 solution of water and hydrogen peroxide. Indeed, the staining and odor on the hands is the most difficult to remove, but it can be done with a liberal use of alcohol based sanitizer.

Bill86 · 03-14-2011, 08:40 PM

I usually do the complete opposite.

For my clothes I grab any t-shirt (they all smell like smoke) and if it's cold out I grab my jacket which has seen more smoke then a crowded bingo hall.

For my breath I make sure to brush before I smoke so the cigar taste is still on my tongue all day. Of course I give ample time so I still don't taste toothpaste.

For my hair well I make sure I shower before I smoke that way I smell like whatever I smoked (good)

My hands always smell like smoke, heck I just smoked. I know washing your hands doesn't get rid of the smell so I leave it.

If people are offended that I smoke I don't feel the need to hide it or make their day any better. Chances are half of them smell like some nasty perfume or cologne that is quite offensive.

timo · 03-15-2011, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

I usually do the complete opposite.

For my clothes I grab any t-shirt (they all smell like smoke) and if it's cold out I grab my jacket which has seen more smoke then a crowded bingo hall.

For my breath I make sure to brush before I smoke so the cigar taste is still on my tongue all day. Of course I give ample time so I still don't taste toothpaste.

For my hair well I make sure I shower before I smoke that way I smell like whatever I smoked (good)

My hands always smell like smoke, heck I just smoked. I know washing your hands doesn't get rid of the smell so I leave it.

If people are offended that I smoke I don't feel the need to hide it or make their day any better. Chances are half of them smell like some nasty perfume or cologne that is quite offensive.

loki · 03-14-2011, 08:49 PM

jebus that sounds like a lot of work for something that should be enjoyable

Eleven · 03-14-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

jebus that sounds like a lot of work for something that should be enjoyable

My wife knows how much I enjoy cigars, but she does not like them at all. So a little extra effort to ensure that I don't upset the balance of power in my house is not really work for me, its part of being married!

Stephen · 03-15-2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eleven

My wife knows how much I enjoy cigars, but she does not like them at all. So a little extra effort to ensure that I don't upset the balance of power in my house is not really work for me, its part of being married!

If mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy.

timj219 · 04-01-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eleven

My wife knows how much I enjoy cigars, but she does not like them at all. So a little extra effort to ensure that I don't upset the balance of power in my house is not really work for me, its part of being married!

happy wife happy life
My wife likes me to clean up afterward too. I have good luck with lemon juice for removing cigar smell or any other from my hands. We almost always have lemons on hand because I like to use them in my water or soda water.

hotreds · 04-01-2011, 04:19 PM

Nice review!

Patrick B · 03-15-2011, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loki

jebus that sounds like a lot of work for something that should be enjoyable

Ditto. Glad it works for you and yours.

J0eybb · 03-14-2011, 08:52 PM

I scrub til I explode.

vzontini · 03-14-2011, 10:52 PM

For general cigar smoke odors in rooms I've found that the air sanitizer Ozium works wonders. I get the large cans for the house and a small one for the car. I have a carpeted smoking room that I smoke in daily. With a Rabbit air filter, an open window while smoking, and the Ozium it barely smells of smoke. I also try to keep the window open with the fan running for an hour or so after I finish smoking.

One note though with the Ozium. This is strong stuff. Only spray it when you are about to leave the room as it is over-powering after it is sprayed. Same for the car. Spray it on the way out and when you won't be back in there for several hours. I only spray the Ozium at night before going to bed. But the stuff works so I don't complain.

03-15-2011, 12:43 AM

My wife likes the way it smells so its all good, she says it smells like a man, and I am a lucky one!

CigarDisciple · 03-17-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tx_tuff

My wife likes the way it smells so its all good, she says it smells like a man, and I am a lucky one!

Ditto

mosesbotbol · 03-15-2011, 06:48 AM

Exhaust the smoke in the room and a smoking jacket are my two tips.

guitar4001 · 03-15-2011, 04:33 PM

my wife uses some sort of body spray...it works well on the person, but not in the car.

bigmanfromou · 03-15-2011, 05:39 PM

Get rid of it?! Pftt!! I like it so much that I bough a cologne that smells like it.

rebelknight · 03-15-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmanfromou

Get rid of it?! Pftt!! I like it so much that I bough a cologne that smells like it.

I think I own the same cologne

N2 GOLD · 03-15-2011, 06:55 PM

This is what I tell the people who have nothing better to do.

" I'm a grown man who loves to smoke cigars. So what if "I" smell like somke

Accept it & come to terms with it. How dare you tell I can't smoke. I strongly suggest you walk away before I become politically incorrect with your face. "

99.9% of the time they just walk away with nothing more to say...

03-14-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Get rid of the "cigar smell" I'm sorry in advance if someone's covered this, but I think I have it mastered. I personally love the smell, but I know it can be offensive to non-smokers and people who just hate the smell of cigars. Here's the gameplan: For your clothes: Throw the "smoky" smelling clothes in the laundry, and get fresh ones on after your shower (this is the failproof plan I've come to use) For your breath: A good brushing and Smart Mouth rinse. For your hair: Shampooing usually does the trick. Heck a shower will get it off most of your body except... For your hands: This is usually the hardest part... that cigar smell lingers on your hands even after vigorous washing with handsoap (multiple times. Trust me, I've tried everything). The best way I've found is to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer twice. Smell free! Hope it helps y'all. I wish I had a reference like this when I first starting smoking. Smoke something good! Krishna

03-14-2011, 07:40 PM	#2
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" Thanks for sharing.

03-14-2011, 08:40 PM	#4
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" I usually do the complete opposite. For my clothes I grab any t-shirt (they all smell like smoke) and if it's cold out I grab my jacket which has seen more smoke then a crowded bingo hall. For my breath I make sure to brush before I smoke so the cigar taste is still on my tongue all day. Of course I give ample time so I still don't taste toothpaste. For my hair well I make sure I shower before I smoke that way I smell like whatever I smoked (good) My hands always smell like smoke, heck I just smoked. I know washing your hands doesn't get rid of the smell so I leave it. If people are offended that I smoke I don't feel the need to hide it or make their day any better. Chances are half of them smell like some nasty perfume or cologne that is quite offensive.

03-14-2011, 08:49 PM	#6
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" jebus that sounds like a lot of work for something that should be enjoyable

04-01-2011, 04:19 PM	#10
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" Nice review! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

03-14-2011, 08:52 PM	#12
J0eybb Feeling up at Home Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,084 Trading: (5)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" I scrub til I explode. __________________ Live Chat http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=60202

03-14-2011, 10:52 PM	#13
vzontini Aspiring Cigar Geek Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Vincent Location: Houston, TX Posts: 25 Trading: (0)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" For general cigar smoke odors in rooms I've found that the air sanitizer Ozium works wonders. I get the large cans for the house and a small one for the car. I have a carpeted smoking room that I smoke in daily. With a Rabbit air filter, an open window while smoking, and the Ozium it barely smells of smoke. I also try to keep the window open with the fan running for an hour or so after I finish smoking. One note though with the Ozium. This is strong stuff. Only spray it when you are about to leave the room as it is over-powering after it is sprayed. Same for the car. Spray it on the way out and when you won't be back in there for several hours. I only spray the Ozium at night before going to bed. But the stuff works so I don't complain.

03-15-2011, 12:43 AM	#14
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" My wife likes the way it smells so its all good, she says it smells like a man, and I am a lucky one!

03-15-2011, 06:48 AM	#16
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" Exhaust the smoke in the room and a smoking jacket are my two tips. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-15-2011, 04:33 PM	#17
guitar4001 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Between Goldsboro, NC and Africa Posts: 359 Trading: (0)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" my wife uses some sort of body spray...it works well on the person, but not in the car.

03-15-2011, 05:39 PM	#18
bigmanfromou Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Julius Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 32 Trading: (11)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" Get rid of it?! Pftt!! I like it so much that I bough a cologne that smells like it.

03-15-2011, 06:55 PM	#20
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell" This is what I tell the people who have nothing better to do. " I'm a grown man who loves to smoke cigars. So what if "I" smell like somke Accept it & come to terms with it. How dare you tell I can't smoke. I strongly suggest you walk away before I become politically incorrect with your face. " 99.9% of the time they just walk away with nothing more to say... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.