My husband spilled gas in the truck of our Explorer. We have tried baking powder on the spill & soaking with alcohol. But nothing seems to work.
2006-07-01 08:56:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When that happened to my car I just wet the area down with water and then took it to the car wash and vaccumed it out.
It took a few days for the smell to go away, but diluting it helped and it was safe for the interior.
2006-07-14 09:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by msdagney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since gasoline is an oil-based product, you will either need another oil-based product to use as a solvent to remove it, or a suitable detergent which will break the bond between it and the carpet. Since the former is a little out of the question, the latter would seem to be the best approach. Any good detergent that you know will emulsify the gasoline into a water carrier through its surfactants(like, maybe, "DAWN" dishwashing liquid?) and can be vacuumed away with a shop-vacuum should do. In addition, there should be no detriment to the carpet by doing this, even should some residue of the suds be left behind--- it'll just smell like you have clean dishes onboard...Hope it helps...
2006-07-14 23:00:19 · answer #2 · answered by jbarry315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this may sound crazy-but give it a try,it has worked for me in the past.place a complete bag of charcoal in the trunk,split the bag on one side so the charcoal is exposed to the air in the vehicle.park the vehicle in the sun and allow the engine to run with the ac on and all the windows and doors closed for 1 to 2 hours-the charcoal will absorb the fuel vapors from the air as the carpet drys and the ac dehumidifies the vehicle.Then later clean the carpet really well with a scent eliminating cleaner such as febreeze and park in the shade for several hours with all the doors and windows open.that should do it.-it also works for spilled/spoiled milk too. good luck!
2006-07-01 09:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by harperboy1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use Auto odor eliminator or Super Clean used for detailing cars
Use an ozone machine if you can get your hands on it.
Sprinkle cat litter on the spot and vaccuum it up later
Air out the car all windows down.
I agree do not as Rob tells nor leave the windows closed as it will make the vapors stronger and that is soo dangerous
As long as you smell the vapors it is dangerous as the vapors can ignite.
2006-07-14 05:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by GutsiePerson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont use carb cleaner thats a real bad idea i had this happin and i took my car to the car wash and used the foam brush on it with ease of course and then i had to scrub real hard and let it sit for a while and used the car vac to clean it out and it helped alot
2006-07-14 19:44:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray entire trunk area with Fabreez
2006-07-12 17:48:30 · answer #6 · answered by Homer R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey amigo try a little carburetor cleaner. this will remove gasoline residue From your car. just spray it over affected area.
2006-07-13 01:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
close all the windowws and doors, find your favorite smelling incense at the store burn 4 sticks at a time, and let it sit over night without opening the vehicle. you should have progress. repeat if needed...
2006-07-12 15:11:11 · answer #8 · answered by Chaddo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would tell your husband that it is not very smart to put gas into the passenger compartment of any vehicle. What was he thinking?
2006-07-15 04:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by Mark F 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
open the windows
2006-07-14 06:06:35 · answer #10 · answered by Bushit 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋