How to Smoke Inside & SWAY out of the drama
Winter in the Midwest hits hard and even harder when you step outside for a smoke. If you’re lighting up indoors this season, here’s how to keep things discreet and neighbor-friendly.
#1. Choose Low-Smell Products.
If you’re trying to keep the air fresh, skip the heavy smoke.
Vapes are your best friends. They deliver without the heavy smell.
Ask our budtender for their best vape recommendations
Concentrates (aka dabs) don’t get enough credit. A little dab will do ya good!
Reminder: a little goes a long way with dabs, and there are tons of creative ways to consume. Ask our budtenders about their faves
Canna-cocktails. Sip through the holiday spirits without the booze.
Add easy to dose tinctures into your fav drinks or try one of our fav pre-dosed drinks
Edibles are a great product if you want to play it safe and have zero smell
Try our Frozé or Black Cherry Buzz edibles!
Baking can also be your BFF (best food friend)
Use pre-made mix or infused ingredients like coconut oil to consume in a fun way and perfect for the hosting season
Snack with your own canna-creations by adding chocolates and treats to your own nosh mixes
Dry-herb vaporizers are a great middle ground for those who love flower. You’ll get flavor, less odor, and smoother hits.
Check out our flower options such as SWAY Boogie or SWAY Afters, and ask about accessories
#2. Control the Smell.
Even with low-odor options, smells can sneak up.
Burn a scented candle and/or use odor-neutralizing sprays made for cannabis (not just air fresheners).
The best odor-neutralizing spray is Ozium or blunt spray
The best candles are marketed as odor-eliminating (not just “smells nice”) or Candles with strong, bold scent profiles (woody, citrus, herbal) rather than light “fresh linen” scents. Smoke smells tend to be strong and earthy/skunky; subtle scents often get overwhelmed.
Use these products before you smoke (or immediately afterwards) so the scent is already present in the air and furniture.
Crack a window with a fan or set up a small air purifier near where you smoke (especially if masking with candles/spray)
Make coffee and/or cookies! Everyone loves the smell of either of those + you can be a good neighbor and drop some off (before you get too high) or just put cinnamon and spices in a skillet on low
#3. Know the Rules (and be a good neighbor).
Before lighting up inside:
Check your lease or building rules; some apartments or condos have “no smoking” clauses (and that includes cannabis).
Note:
A medical card does not exempt you from the restrictions of the Smoke-Free Illinois Act
Federally subsidized housing (such as Chicago Housing Authority properties or Section 8 housing) prohibit using or possessing cannabis
Ask your neighbors if the smell travels; it’s always better to be considerate. And who knows, you might find a new bud!
Overall, no smell = no problem
#4. If Things Get Smoky…
If a neighbor complains or management reaches out:
Stay calm and respectful. Explain you’re happy to adjust how you consume
Try switching to low-odor products or smoking outdoors when possible
If you’re unsure about your options, please reach out to us. We can recommend discreet products that fit your situation and needs.