How to Battle Gasoline Odor in Your Carpet

Gasoline stains can be tough to fight. Not only are they difficult to remove, they also leave behind a strong smell that can make a room uncomfortable to be in. This article outlines some effective methods for getting rid of the nasty odor that can comes with a gasoline stain.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Carpet Shampooer
• Baking Soda
• Ground Coffee Beans

1. Shampoo the area. The most obvious thing you can do when getting rid of the smell is to make sure that all the gasoline is gone from the carpet. Most home improvement stores will let you rent a carpet shampooer for a small price.

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   Add lots of baking soda. Baking soda is well known for its ability to neutralize odors. Sprinkle a good amount of baking soda on the stain and leave it overnight. Afterward, brush the powder off the carpet and vacuum what's left behind.

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   Add ground coffee beans. Coffee contains oils that also help absorb odors. Leave a good amount of the coffee on the stain for about a week.

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   Ventilate. If there is still a smell left after the above steps, make sure the room gets plenty of air flowing through it. Gasoline will eventually evaporate and any remaining smell will disappear after a while.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the ground coffee doesn't get damp or wet. This will stain the carpet, and you'll have another problem on your hands.

[davidton]

on 12/15/2008 You've been very helpful for ideas to remove oders.