Welcome to Cleaning smoke damage on glass, wood, and other surfaces varies depending on the material and the extent of the damage. Most items can be cleaned successfully. For example, when dealing with smoke-damaged gloss paint, we strongly recommend professional cleaning to remove the sticky tar layer. This prepares the surface for repainting, although repainting will still be necessary because cleaning alone cannot fully eliminate the yellow discoloration caused by smoke.WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!