How to Get Rid of Gasoline Odor in a Carpet

Gasoline is a very volatile odor and will take time to remove. Here are several steps that will help.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• ventilation
• febreeze
• baking soda
• shampoo
• carpet powder

1. Begin with the mildest treatments. Be sure to spot-test your carpet first, to be sure the treatment won't leave stains or marks.

2. Keep the area well-ventilated. This is the most important, most effective remedy for the odor.

3. Try leaving baking soda or carpet powder on the gasoline-covered area for an hour to an entire day, then vacuum. This should help quite a bit.

4. Spray febreeze on the area to help mask the smell for a while.

5. After you've done the baking soda treatment, shampoo the carpet.

[jull14]

on 6/16/2009 Great article. Thank you for providing this information, it will make my life easier.