Does Wood Furniture Absorb Smoke Smell. The baking soda might have to sit there for at least a week before the smell subsides or fades away. Also, how to get rid of smoke or musty smell from your wood furniture.
Unfinished wood surfaces can absorb smoke odors that can be a challenge to remove.
Do not let water sit on the wood as it will raise the grain. Not only does the smoke leave an unpleasant smell, but it will also cover your wood furniture with a greasy film. The problem is, the wood has absorbed the odor (and this also goes for that musty smell covering (or sealing) every square inch of your stinky furniture with shellac will get rid of the smell. Just clean the surface thoroughly before painting.