Depending on the amount of soot and the type of soot present will determine if the soot can be remvoed. A locat carpet cleaning company should be able to assit you.    « less

If there is a local Fire restoration company in the area they may be able to supply you with a product called Renovate(used for soot clean up) as for over the counter I do not recommend any. Your popcorn sealing is a tough one, has it ever been tested for asbestos? Becareful as not to distrub, there is a method called hydrogen peroxide bleach and you will also need to contact a local restoration company. Please call me direct if you want more info. 831-899-3938.   « less

You should take that article to a local drying cleaning company and have them inspect. They might be able to help if not see if there is a locat persian rug cleaning company that does hand washing only.    « less

I highly recommend you hire a carpet and upholstery cleaning company to clean, sounds like you may have used too many different solution in attempt to remove.    « less

What you have is a protein fire and is very difficult to remove, but it can. All surfaces of the entire home will need to be wash several times this is best done while the home is warmed to at least 72 degrees. This will open the pores and allow the wash to be effective. All linen, clothing, drapery, carpeting, soft furniture be cleaned and deodorized, if possible off site. All other personal property will also require cleaning. Once all contents and building surface have been cleaned including the HVAC unit then house should be deodorized using ozone. Depending on the extent of odor you may have to be out for several days in odor for the ozone to properly deodorize. If you need more info please contact my office at 831-899-3938. Sorry about your loss.    « less

Depending on how many years they have been smoking in the home will make a big difference on well the odor can be removed. My recommendation is to wet wash all surface (windows, upper and lower cabinets, walls, ceiling, light fixture, etc) using a heavy degreaser and this should be done a minimum of 3 to 4 times, rinse all areas after each wash. All soft good throughout will require heavy cleaning also, in many cases the carpeting throughout should be removed and replaced after cleaning completed. Clean heating and ventalation system, and the use of an ozone machine after all cleaning is completed for any remaining odors. If you need more information please contact my office at 831-899-3938.   « less

These areas around door are the most damaged due to air passing through like a vacuum. Have you hired a professional carpet cleaner to try and clean these areas? Nicotine is a heavy staining agent and depending how long this has been going on it may have already permanetly stained the carpet.    « less

Is there anyway you can send me a digital photo so I can see what the item looks like, at this time depending how it was made I can not give you any recommendations. I would like to see a photo if at all possible. Or call me at 831-899-3938.   « less

Depending on what type of paneling you have installed? If it is raw finish I would recommend sanding these areas. If a finished product you will need to replace.    « less

Wood is a very porous material and will require a wet wash using a wood cleaner or 10% bleach and water. (be very careful as not to damage the fininsh, this should only be used on raw surfaces.) If odor is still present I recommend to have the interior sufaces of the chest of drawers be sealed by a refinisher or have the item placed in a ozone chamber by a local restoration contractor. If you need further information please contact me direct. 831-899-3938.   « less