Author Topic: The smell of gas... (Read 8182 times)

Butterbean · « **on:** April 18, 2009, 03:37:13 PM »

I spilled some gasoline in my car...I shampooed the carpet about 5x and could still smell it.

Anyone have any good suggestions other than having it detailed (which I might have to do)?

24KT · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2009, 04:48:20 PM »

Have you tried burning it off?

FYI STella: The gasoline goes into the gas tank usually found on the outside of the car.

How did you spill gasoline in your car?

Butterbean · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2009, 04:50:53 PM »

Quote from: jaguarenterprises on April 18, 2009, 04:48:20 PM

Have you tried burning it off?

FYI STella: The gasoline goes into the gas tank usually found on the outside of the car.

How did you spill gasoline in your car?

It's a container for gas for my lawnmower! I must have turned a corner too fast $:-\$

I bought some extra-strength Febreez (sp?) and sprayed it on the carpet a couple times...seems like only a cover-up though

tonymctones · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2009, 05:02:45 PM »

if i remember correctly from chemistry gasoline evaporates fairly rapidly, maybe leaving the windows down if possible out in the open not the garage. Im sure there will still be a tinge of smell but you could probably wash that out and if worse comes to worse a detail.

Andy Griffin · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2009, 05:11:33 PM »

from :50-1:10

24KT · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2009, 05:29:43 PM »

Quote from: STella on April 18, 2009, 04:50:53 PM

It's a container for gas for my lawnmower! I must have turned a corner too fast $:-\$

I bought some extra-strength Febreez (sp?) and sprayed it on the carpet a couple times...seems like only a cover-up though

Oh STella... next time, ...use the trunk.

Don't know what to suggest? You could always try Odor Free.

It worked for me to get out smoke smell when I had a few fires at my place.
I thought I was going to have to rip out carpet & replace drapes & upholstery. It worked wonderfully.

I've never heard anyone who has used it to removed gasoline odour, ...but I know our truckers love it to remove all sorts of odours from their cabs (which are basically homes on wheels for some of the long haul drivers) They live in their cabs 24/7

Odor free doesn't mask odours, it neutralizes them.

Give it a try and let me know how it works for you.

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Hope That Helps

ToxicAvenger · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2009, 05:46:08 PM »

Quote from: STella on April 18, 2009, 03:37:13 PM

I spilled some gasoline in my car...I shampooed the carpet about 5x and could still smell it.

https://www.zorbx.com/newsite/about_zorbx.asp

worth a shot $:-\$

Butterbean · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2009, 06:20:52 PM »

Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

YoungBlood · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2009, 06:33:09 PM »

Quote from: jaguarenterprises on April 18, 2009, 04:48:20 PM

Have you tried burning it off?

I'm with this suggestion. Just make sure there is no body in the trunk when doing so!

24KT · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2009, 08:19:09 PM »

Quote from: YoungBlood on April 18, 2009, 06:33:09 PM

I'm with this suggestion. Just make sure there is no body in the trunk when doing so!

If there is, ...make sure the area is real remote and the bon fire can't be seen from the highway.

Migs · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:31:01 PM »

vinegar and a steam cleaner

powerpack · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2009, 11:11:48 PM »

I have done that as well, it will go away with time by itself.
Just leave the windows open

tonymctones · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2009, 01:33:45 AM »

Quote from: YoungBlood on April 18, 2009, 06:33:09 PM

I'm with this suggestion. Just make sure there is no body in the trunk when doing so!

Quote from: jaguarenterprises on April 18, 2009, 08:19:09 PM

If there is, ...make sure the area is real remote and the bon fire can't be seen from the highway.

he almost died for you ungrateful bitches

sorry somebody had to say it forgive me i know that was in horrible taste.

smoothasf · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2009, 01:01:58 PM »

boiling water it'll evaporate at about 80 degrees

Princess L · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2009, 01:31:42 PM »

I'm sure your dealer's detail department would have a suggestion, but air circulation and time are probably going to be the best thing.

What about charcoal

or baking soda

hmmmm

Migs · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2009, 06:42:35 PM »

spary vinegar on it, let it sit, then steam vac it.

Geo · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2009, 07:16:26 PM »

Quote from: smoothasf on April 19, 2009, 01:01:58 PM

boiling water it'll evaporate at about 80 degrees

water boils at 212 F

Migs · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2009, 07:20:01 PM »

somethings you just let slide

Lord Humungous · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2009, 07:58:39 PM »

Stop farting in the car Stells

powerpack · « **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:00:59 PM »

Quote from: Lord Humungous on April 19, 2009, 07:58:39 PM

Stop farting in the car Stells

Woman never fart, STella said so

Butterbean · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:19:30 AM »

Thanks for the additional suggestions everyone. I didn't drive it yesterday so we'll see if it still reeks today.

Montague · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:26:16 AM »

Febreeze is good, but like you mentioned, it's probably acting as a masking agent.
It's also keeping the spot damp.
Shampooing is good also, but even "clean" dampness, prolonged, can lead to a musty smell that may invite mold.

See if you can pull the upholstery back some (off of the floor).
Place something under the fabric to hold it up.

Zap the area with a blow drier for several minutes.
If you can, fixing a fan on the area for 30-60 min would be even better.
Try either of both of these remedies even if you can't peel back the carpet.
Good luck.
Gas fumes - whether petroleum or human-based - is a nasty culprit.

Butterbean · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2009, 02:04:08 PM »

Thanks Montague. I am hesitant to try to pull up the carpet because the car is pretty new. I will try the fan if it still stinks, thanks

Migs · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2009, 02:06:31 PM »

chopped liver i tell ya

Butterbean · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2009, 02:09:22 PM »

Quote from: Migs on April 20, 2009, 02:06:31 PM

chopped liver i tell ya

what you talkin' bout Migs