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Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

posted by  Hugh on  Sun Sep 11 12:42 CST 2016
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Hello All,

I have a 1996 850 GLT wagon. About two weeks ago, I left a plastic 1 gallon container filled with gasoline (for my lawn mower) on the floor of the car, directly behind the front passenger seat. Unknowingly the container had fallen on its side and about half a gallon of gas or slightly more spilled out onto the floor mat and the rug beneath it. I mopped up the spilled gasoline with rags and parked the car with all the windows open. Although the smell of gasoline was almost overpowering, my thought and hope was, with the passage of time the smell would dissipate and it would not be so obnoxious.

Now, two weeks later, though reduced, the smell of gasoline is still annoying. The area is completely dry to the touch. I am embarrassed at this fiasco I created, but at this point, I will put my pride aside and ask if anyone has a suggestion how I could safely eliminate this odor, besides allowing just the passage of time.

Thank you to all who respond.

Hugh








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    Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Mon Sep 12 19:18 CST 2016
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    Try Febreze - if you look up how it works, you will find that it is a hollow ring molecule that actually traps an odor molecule. Spray it on heavy, it works pretty good.

    If you can run a fan into the car, that might help








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      Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

      posted by  Hugh on  Mon Sep 26 13:50 CST 2016
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      James,

      Thank you for your suggestion. It along with the others I have received will hopefully help me to “defeat” this odor. Though it has abated with the passage of time, I want to reduce it further, before I have to close the windows and put the heater on during the winter months. Right now, it is passable driving around with the windows down. That may not be true during the coming winter.

      Hugh








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    Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Sep 12 10:01 CST 2016
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    Carpet shampoo? It will help lift the gasoline coating. If the gasoline got under the carpet to the waterproof floor liner, you may want to remove the one piece carpet and wash the liner with soap/water/damp rag. With the carpet out, you could subject it to lots of soapy water and thorough rinse with water - let it air dry.

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      Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

      posted by  Hugh on  Mon Sep 26 13:48 CST 2016
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      Klaus,

      Thank you. Not to sound like a sad sack, I don’t know if I have the skill to remove the rug to get at the water proof liner. I made try a rug shampoo to see if I can further reduce the smell of gasoline. The smell has abated, but I would like to “finish it off” if I can.

      Hugh








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        Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! What to do? 850 1996

        posted by  KlausC on  Mon Sep 26 15:40 CST 2016
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        Personally, I dislike the perfume of Feebreeze. Ace hardware has a bottle of AtmosKlear, no perfumes and can be used with carpet cleaners but not ammonia.

        Spray it on liberally and towel off the excess. It takes a long time to dry.

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    Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

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    posted by  alschnertz on  Sun Sep 11 16:51 CST 2016
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    Baking soda;
    Odor-out;
    Time.







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      Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

      posted by  Hugh on  Mon Sep 26 13:44 CST 2016
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      Al,

      Is there such a product as “Odor-Out”?

      With regard to baking soda. Apply it to the area dry and lead it sit for a while, or should I wet it, let it dry and them vacuum it?

      I apologize for not recognizing and thank you for your suggestion sooner. Since I posted my inquiry, time had indeed served as an ally and the spell has dissipated somewhat. However, it is till noticeable when you first get into the car, and the windows have been shut.

      Thank you for your suggestions.

      Hugh








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        Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

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        posted by  alschnertz on  Mon Sep 26 15:31 CST 2016
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        If you go the baking soda route, DRY! If you wet it may end up as a yucky paste that you'll probably never remove.

        I'll check on the name "Odor-Out". I thought that's what it's called.
        It's a product that a friend of mine uses - he's an oil-burner guy. Sometimes he uses this product in people's houses if there is a spill of heating oil. He buys it at a plumbing supply house.







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          Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

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          posted by  alschnertz on  Thu Sep 29 15:08 CST 2016
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          Well, I found this, but the label doesn't look as I remember it. But it has been probably 10 years since I saw his bottle.

          http://freshproducts.com/odor-out-drum-439.html

          Regardless, maybe you can stop in a plumbing supply house (like Bender, Torrco etc. NOT Home Depot or Lowes) and see what they have for removing heating oil odor. These guys will carry what the pros use.







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            Spilled gasoline in the interior of the car! The fumes are horrible! What to do? 850 1996

            posted by  Hugh on  Mon Oct 17 08:15 CST 2016
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            Al,

            I found a product called “Odor Away” at a local hardware store. It is a liquid that comes in a small bottle. You put a few drops on a non-porous surface (a flat piece of plastic) and place it near where the odor emanates. I did so and it seems to be working. Thank you for your reply.

            Hugh







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