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A Smoke Buddy is a portable filter that eliminates the smell of smoke. Use it when you’re around other people to reduce their exposure to secondhand smoke. Although you can keep the Smoke Buddy dry and free of debris, you cannot clean the filter. Until it’s time to get a replacement, take care of the Smoke Buddy so that you can smoke peacefully in public.
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Moisten a paper towel with clean water. Turn on a faucet and dampen a paper towel very lightly. Avoid using a paper towel that is sopping wet. Flooding the Smoke Buddy with water won’t help clean it, and you can get pieces of the towel stuck inside it.
- Baby wipes are okay to use, but avoid using alcohol-based products.
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See AlsoAre Dab Pens Dangerous? | Silver PinesBaldur's Gate 3: How to Break Wyll's Pact with MizoraThe Origin Of A Spliff: What Is It And How Do You Roll One?BG3 Stop the Presses: full quest guide for Baldur’s Gate 3Wipe the inside of the Smoke Buddy. Lower the paper towel through the container’s open end. If you’re having trouble, use a small tool, such as a pencil, to guide the paper towel. Move the paper towel to clean off the inner portion of the plastic.[1]
- Avoid attempting to clean the filter. Unfortunately, it’s disposable, so the unit has to be replaced when it stops working.
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Clean the outside with a moist towel. Drag the paper towel out of the Smoke Buddy. Use it again or get another towel to clean the outer portion. Wipe the towel over the plastic to remove any lingering debris.[2]
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Dry off the Smoke Buddy in open air. You can use a dry towel to absorb most of the moisture. Wipe down the Smoke Buddy’s exterior, then use the pencil again to push the paper towel through the interior. Absorb as much moisture as you can, then let the Smoke Buddy sit in open air until you need it again.
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Leave the caps off after using the Smoke Buddy. Moisture from your breath collects inside the Smoke Buddy every time you use it. Set the Smoke Buddy on a table or in another open area to help it dry out and last longer.[3]
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Use the Smoke Buddy for up to 3 months. 3 months is the approximate amount of time each unit lasts. This equates to about 150 uses for the Jr. size and 300 uses for the regular size. Depending on how frequently you use yours, it may need to be replaced sooner.
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Replace the Smoke Buddy when it’s hard to blow through. You will be able to feel when this happens. The filter will be completely clogged, so smoky air will accumulate inside the Smoke Buddy. You won’t smell clean air coming out the unit’s smaller end.
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This article was reviewed by . Claudia and Angelo Zimmermann are the founders of Everneat, an Eco-Friendly Cleaning Service based in New York City and in Connecticut. They are also the founders of Clean Code, a DIY 100% natural cleaning product line. This article has been viewed 210,923 times.
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A Smoke Buddy is a portable filter that eliminates the smell of smoke. To clean your Smoke Buddy, wipe the inside with a damp paper towel. Don’t try to clean the filter, since these are disposable. Use another damp paper towel to clean the outside. Wipe up any excess moisture with a dry towel. Then, leave it to air dry before using it again. For more tips, including how to make your Smoke Buddy last longer, read on!
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