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Ashtrays

Ashtrays are basically the same shape and serve the same purpose, collecting ash and used tobacco, but they come in different sizes, styles and colors. They can be made out of a number of materials including stone, plastic, metal and wood. Stone is popular because it can be carved nicely, it has good weight so it is difficult to tip over and it also very heat resistant. Often there are a few grooves cut into the lip of the tray that can hold a cigarette or a lighter.

Ashtrays can reflect the style and interest of the smoker, or be merely utilitarian. Many cigar smokers have intricately designed trays that are displayed prominently in the room and cleaned out regularly. A smoky bar might have a tray that is overflowing with smoldering cigarette butts creating an unpleasant environment. An dirty ashtray causes a lot of unwanted dust, smell and debris that can be avoided by regular cleaning.

Some ashtrays are beginning to be made with carbon air filters in them that when turned on will filter a little bit of the smoke from a burning cigarette or cigar. These are designed to be indoors where smoking is allowed but a smoky environment is undesirable because of non-smoking patrons, staff, family and friends. They can be as small as an ashtray, or as big a small refrigerator depending on the size of the area and amount of smoke created.

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