How do you remove nicotine stains on aluminum ceiling and windows?

The product Simple Green works with a decent amount of elbow grease. Alcohol, and acetone are safe to use on aluminum and glass. Those also should work well. Windex cuts through the oily substance nicotine leaves behind. If on wood, however, you can mix ONE CAP full of Windex in a bucket of water with the standard amount of Murphy's Oil Soap to protect wood as you clean the nicotine.