how do I reduce the kerosene smell when I use my ready heater?

Question

it's a reddy heater 55 000 BTU

Answer 1

Isn't that one of those fuel-injected heaters?
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=97788-234-R55CT&lpage=none

The first thing I would do - if you don't already, is to start the heater outside. Kerosene will give off nasty vapors if it doesn't burn completely (i.e. not hot enough) and it may help the situation if the heater is fully heated before you bring it in.
Another aspect to consider is the kero itself. Treat it like radio active waste! Even the smallest drop spilled can produce a lot of smell, even if you wipe it up

If all else fails, use Kero Klean! It's a fuel booster that improves the efficiency of the fuel and decreases the smell of the kerosene while it's burning. You can actually smell the scent (of your choice) while it's burning (ours is vanilla)
http://www.worldmkting.com/products/accessories_product_info.htm
You should be able to find it at most decent hardware stores.

Answer 2

Kerosene Heater Smell

Answer 3

Does this heater use a wick? If so, trim off any discolored/burned edges. Then keep as little of the wick showing as possible. After it burns for a few minutes on the newly-trimmed wick, the smell should be much less. You'll have to re-trim it now and then. Unfortunately, you'll never be able to completely get rid of the odor.

Answer 4

make sure you use K-1 type kerosene. it burns cleaner than regular kerosene.