How to Eliminate Gasoline Odor From Your Carpet

The smell of gasoline can be both annoying and cause some nausea. There are a few easy methods to remove the smell.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Absorbent pads/Kitty Litter
• Baking Soda
• Vinegar and water
• Coffee grounds
• Vacuum

1. The first step it to make sure you have the area well ventilated. If indoors, open windows and use fans. If in a car, keep the doors open.

2. Absorb any remaining liquid. If absorbent pads are available, use them. Kitty litter works great too. We use that a lot on car accident scenes.

3. Once all the gas is absorbed. Start with a water/vinegar mixture. Vinegar is known to neutralize almost any smell. It should be a 50/50 mix.

4. When the vinegar dries, place baking soda on the affected area and leave sit overnight. The next day, vacuum up the baking soda.

5. If this does not neutralize the smell, rub some coffee grounds into the area and leave them sit a day or so before vacuuming them up.

6. If all else fails, you may need to replace the carpet.

Tips & Warnings

• Depending on the size of the spill, these steps may need to be repeated a time or two.
• REMEMBER to have the area well ventilated. You can't clean it up if you're passed out!
• Make sure to use non-sparking tools and be aware of static electricity in the air. Gasoline is easily ignited.