How to Get Rid of Nicotine Stains on Walls
- 1). Fill a clean empty spray bottle with straight white vinegar or lemon juice. Both products are effective at cutting through tough stains.
- 2). Spray the cleaning solution onto the nicotine spots on the walls. Wipe the nicotine off the walls with a cotton cloth. Switch to a clean cloth often to avoid reapplying the nicotine to the surface. For stubborn spots, use a stiff scrub brush with the cleaning solution.
- 3). Mix a solution of household ammonia and water into a bucket if the nicotine stains are especially troublesome. Start with a weak solution of ½ cup per gallon of warm water. Work your way up to equal parts warm water and ammonia if the nicotine still isn't budging, and finally straight ammonia for especially stubborn stains. Use a rag and the ammonia solution to wipe down the walls, and a stiff scrub brush, if necessary.
- 4). Wipe down the walls with a clean rag and plain water once the nicotine stains are gone. Go over the surface with a dry rag to remove any remaining moisture.
Source...