Grandmother's wonderful machine and formica cabinet were the nastiest things! I used my do-it-yourself Windex equivalent recipe (one c. water, one c. no suds ammonia, one c. rubbing alcohol) to clean both of them. Between soft rags and cotton balls, the machine and cabinet are clean and in my sewing room - in the house.
Please note that the odor of my concoction dissipates way faster than smoke, etc. Outside or well ventilated are good choices for using it, though.
;-) Pat