How to Remove Nicotine From Ceilings & Walls
- 1). Purchase a cleaner container trisodium phosphate (TSP) from a hardware or cleaning specialty store. TSP is an extremely powerful cleaner used in professional machine cleaning.
- 2). Wear protective rubber gloves whenever working with industrial-grade chemical cleaners.
- 3). Mix one part TSP cleaner into five parts water in a bucket or bowl. If the stains are really stubborn you can add two parts TSP to the five parts water.
- 4). Soak a rag or sponge in the solution and scrub at the stain. Repeat until stain is removed.
- 1). Wear protective gloves whenever working with ammonia or other chemical cleaners in your home.
- 2). Open windows and doors to allow proper ventilation; ammonia can produce strong fumes that can be harmful if inhaled for too long.
- 3). Pour ammonia into a bowl or bucket. Soak a rag or sponge and scrub at the stains on the wall or ceiling. Repeat until stains are removed.
- 4). Mix equal parts ammonia and vinegar into a bowl or bucket. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons of dish detergent. Soak a rag or sponge in the mixture and scrub until stains are removed.