How to Get Rid of the Smell of Gas

The smell of gas might be caused by your stove.

Natural gas, by nature, is odorless. However, your gas company adds mercaptan, a sulfur-based odorant, as a safety measure. This rotten-egg smell is unpleasant, but it can help you avoid a disaster. If there is no leak, the smell will dissipate in a short amount of time.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda

Instructions

1. Open the windows. The gas will dissipate in a few minutes. It will dissipate faster if there is cross ventilation.

2. Open a box of baking soda and place it in a corner of the room. Baking soda absorbs smells.

3. Turn off the gas main if the smell persists. This may be a sign of a gas leak. Do not light a match or switch any electrical items on or off. Leave the house immediately, along with other occupants, and call the gas or fire department.

References

• NIDCD: What You Need to Know About Natural Gas Detectors