Quick Answer: To get smoke smell out of clothes, add half a cup of Chronic Wipeout Laundry Booster to the washer drum with your regular detergent and run a normal cycle. Its Odor Absorbing Molecules (OAM) bond to smoke odor inside the fibers and break it down, so your clothes come out smelling clean, not smoky. It works in HE, top load, and front load washers.
Why won't smoke smell wash out of my hoodie?
You washed the hoodie. You maybe even washed it twice. Then you pull it over your head and there it is again: that smell.
Smoke doesn't just sit on top of fabric. It works its way into the fibers, and thick, cozy stuff like fleece, cotton knits, and denim holds onto it the hardest. Detergent is great at lifting dirt and stains, but it isn't built to break down smoke odor. So your clothes come out looking clean while still carrying yesterday's session.
Why it matters more than you think
You stop noticing the smell on your own clothes fast. Everyone else doesn't. Your coworker notices. Your mom notices. The person next to you on the bus definitely notices.
And stacking scent beads or fabric spray on top doesn't solve it. "Fresh linen plus smoke" is still smoke, just with a candle lit next to it.
What actually removes smoke smell from clothes?
You need something that eliminates the odor instead of covering it. That's exactly what Chronic Wipeout Laundry Booster was built for.
It's powered by Odor Absorbing Molecules Technology, the same tech inside the Chronic Wipeout spray you already keep by the couch. In the wash, OAM:
- Finds the smoke odor in the fabric
- Bonds to it
- Absorbs it
- Breaks it down
- The odor is gone, and it stays gone unless new smoke is introduced
It works right alongside your detergent, and it knocks out sweat, mildew smell, and everyday funk while it's in there.
Why it earns a spot next to your detergent
- Half a cup per load, about 16 loads per 64 oz bottle
- Works in HE, top load, and front load machines
- Plant based, non toxic, enzyme free, and biodegradable
- Cruelty free, non GMO, and made in the USA
- Finishes with a warm, woody Bamboo Teak scent
How to get smoke smell out of clothes, step by step
- Shake the bottle well.
- Load the washer with some breathing room so every piece gets full contact with the wash water.
- Add half a cup of Laundry Booster to the drum along with your usual detergent.
- Run your normal cycle using the settings on your care labels.
- Dry like you always do. Your clothes come out of the washer smelling clean, not smoky.
Which clothes hold smoke smell the most?
|
Item |
Why it holds smoke |
What to do |
|---|---|---|
|
Hoodies and sweatshirts |
Thick fleece traps odor deep in the fibers |
Wash with half a cup of Laundry Booster |
|
Beanies and hats |
They sit right next to your hair all session |
Wash with Laundry Booster; spray hats that can't go in the washer |
|
Jeans and joggers |
Heavy cotton holds onto smell for days |
Wash with Laundry Booster |
|
Washable jackets |
Worn during every session, washed the least |
Check the care tag, then wash with Laundry Booster |
|
Gym bags and backpacks |
Carry gear, carry smell |
Machine wash if the tag allows it |
|
Work uniforms |
The place you most need to smell like nothing |
Wash with Laundry Booster the night before |
What about clothes I can't wash right now?
Some things don't go in the washer, and some days you don't have time. For those, keep a 4 oz Chronic Wipeout spray in your bag or glovebox. It eliminates smoke odor on contact with the fabric, so you're good to walk out the door right away. Spot test delicate fabrics first.
Laundry Booster for the deep clean. The spray for everything in between.
FAQ
Does Chronic Wipeout Laundry Booster get weed smell out of clothes? Yes. It's built for cannabis smoke smell, and it handles cigarette and cigar smoke too. Odor Absorbing Molecules bond to the smoke odor in the fibers and break it down, so the smell is removed, not covered.
Do I still need to use detergent? Yes. Detergent cleans the dirt. The booster eliminates the odor. Add both to the drum and run your normal cycle.
Will it work on thrifted clothes that smell like cigarette smoke? Yes. Secondhand finds often carry smoke smell from a previous owner. One load with half a cup of Laundry Booster and they're ready to wear.
Will my clothes just smell like perfume? No. The Bamboo Teak scent is a warm, woody finish, but the scent isn't doing the heavy lifting. OAM eliminates the smoke odor itself.
How much does it cost per load? A 64 oz bottle is $34.95 and washes about 16 loads, which works out to roughly $2.18 per load.
Your clothes should smell like nothing. Let's make that happen.
Add Chronic Wipeout Laundry Booster to your next load and pull out clothes that smell clean, never smoky.