[Cheri Smith]

Originally Posted by MrE

I've heard that coffee gets rid of smoke odors, found this doing a Google search:
The smell of cigarette smoke is unmistakable, and it permeates fabric and coats hard surfaces with a brown film that retains the scent. The smell is offensive to many nonsmokers, and this is one of the main reasons why many nonsmokers do not allow smoking in their vehicles. Unfortunately, used vehicles sometimes come equipped with the odor of cigarette smoke, and it can be difficult to know how to get rid of the smell.It is possible to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke in a car, and the most effective ways are completely natural. Do not waste your money on commercial products that claim to neutralize or completely get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke in a car. Instead, try these natural ways to get rid of the smell. You will be surprised by how well natural methods of odor removal work without completely detailing and commercially deodorizing the car.Ground CoffeeFor decades, truck drivers have used ground coffee to get rid of strong odors in their trailers, and others have discovered that it works like magic to get rid of the odor of cigarette smoke in vehicles. Set shallow open bowls of ground aromatic coffee on the floorboards and on the seats with the windows and doors closed. Allow the ground coffee to absorb the smell of cigarette smoke in the car for at least 48 hours. If the odor is not completely gone, stash a couple of open bowls of ground coffee under the seats. In time the smell of cigarette smoke will dissipate. In the meantime your friends will wonder why your car smells like Starbucks!Charcoal BriquettesOrdinary charcoal is a fantastic odor absorber, and placing charcoal briquettes in a car is a great way to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke. Place a large bowl of charcoal briquettes on the car seat, and allow the car to remain closed for at least 48 hours. The charcoal should absorb the scent of cigarette smoke, and the vehicle should smell fresh and clean.Ordinary White VinegarWhite vinegar is also a fantastic natural product to get rid of odors, and although it can be messier, it is very effective. Pour about 8 ounces of ordinary white vinegar into the bottom of a deep bowl or clean bucket, and set it on the floorboard of the car. Allow it to remain undisturbed for at least 2 full days. The car should smell significantly better, and the scent of cigarette smoke should be undetectable.NewspapersNewsprint also works well to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke in a car. Wad up several sheets of ordinary black and white newsprint, and place it under the seats. It will continue to work to absorb odors, and within days the car should be free from the smell of cigarette smoke. Periodically change the newspapers and they will continue to keep the car smelling fresh and clean.

Natural ways are my preference but not always do they work as well as I'd like them too. If I ever had a chance to try one of these I would be interested in how well they work. Great information none the less!