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cleaning - How can I remove the smell of cigarettes from my computer?


I'm a smoker, and of course I smoke in front of the computer when I'm at home.


Last Friday I moved out from my mother's house to my own, and since the computers were always turned on and the room was one where everybody could smoke, the smell didn't bother me.


At my new home, I turned them on, about 15 minutes ago, and now I'm dying because of the smell of cigarettes (this may be kind of stupid to hear from a smoker, but I hope some of you understand).


This solution has to be relatively quick, because I can't stay without the desktop and the server for one week, for example.


Tomorrow, I'm going to open them both, and remove all dust there is inside, this should clear some of the smell, but probably won't remove it completely.


Does anyone know a technique to get rid of the smell?




Update:


Some pictures of the case after I opened it:


Side Fan of the case


Side Fan of the case
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CPU, Graphics Card and PSU


CPU, Graphics Card and PSU
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PSU


PSU
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Answer



Air Freshener sounds like a good idea, least on the short run.


Taking apart your computer as far as possible, dismantling all the plastic trim off the case, and wiping down everything non electronic with a solution of vinegar might help - metafilter seems to suggest being in the same vicinity as a bowl of vinegar may help too.


The same thread also seems to suggest mineral stink reducers as another option.


Of course, this is a cleanup, and dosen't actually solve the original problem


You can find some things that don't work here - rice, kitty litter, incense and just airing. Dryer sheets are suggested here, which may be worth a try.


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