How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell

Gasoline smell is the last thing that you would want to have. One, with the continuous growth of gasoline prices, you wouldn’t want to waste it by unwanted spillage. Second, gasoline smell is really hard to take off. It stays with you (skin, cloth, carpet, etc) a long time when you don’t do something about it. Lastly and probably the most important reason is that it is very dangerous to your health. Gasoline fumes, especially when inhaled for a long period of time, can harm your respiratory system. Your lungs can be constricted that may cause you to have difficulty of breathing. Also, it can distress your neurologic system and can cause hallucinations.

Gasoline smell can be on your skin, cloth or other substances. To be able to get rid of them, here are a few tips:

On your body

With all the harmful chemicals that the gasoline contains, it can leave a very strong odor. It can be a pretty hard challenge to remove it. Luckily, some of the best solutions can just be found in your own kitchen.

• VANILLA: This ingredient is an effective and potent deodorizer. All you have to do is to mix vanilla with a little water and apply it on your hands. Treat this solution as a liquid soap—apply thoroughly while rubbing the solution in your hands. It will eventually reduce the gasoline smell. Rinse properly. If you smell that there are still remains of the gasoline, reapply the vanilla solution.
• VINEGAR OR LEMON: The acidity of both lemon and vinegar is very effective on removing the gasoline odor. Apply or pour the vinegar or lemon on the affected part. Leave it for a few minutes until you can feel that the smell has already faded. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Remember to never use these two items together. Just choose one.

On clothes and fabrics

This can be very tricky as the gasoline smell can sip its way into the cloth. However, these can still be done.  Although the list stated above can also be used, here are additional tips:

• BABY OIL: Immediately soak the clothing or any fabric in a mixture of baby oil, water and laundry detergent. Soak it for a good 5 minutes and you can toss it in your washing machine and wash it separately. If there are any visible stains, rub baby oil on that spot using a cotton ball before soaking. You may have to repeat the soaking process if you smell that there are still traces of gasoline smell.
• BAKING SODA: First thing to do is to put the cloth or fabric inside a bag and sprinkle a handful of baking soda inside. Let it sit for a few days. After that, you will observe that the smell has already lessened. Wash separately with the usual detergent soap separately. Rinse thoroughly.

In the car

One of the most common places that this smell can pop up is in the car.  When pumping gas, many can track in gasoline on their shoes or it can even spill, leaving a slight smell in the trunk.  In order to get rid of the smell in the car, here are some tips that you can use:

• FEBREZE:  Febreze is a great over the counter product that works great with just about all smells.  Lightly spray the area until it’s covered.  Let it sit overnight.  Continue to do this until the smell goes away completely.  Keep in mind that it may take upwards of a few days in order to mask the smell.
• AIR FRESHENER:  Another simple remedy that can work great is simply by hanging an air freshener from your mirror or even lay it underneath the car seat.  There are countless air fresheners out there today.  Consider purchasing one that has high reviews and works great to mask the smells.

Other Articles To Enjoy

1. How to Get Rid of Garbage Disposal Smell
2. How to Get Rid of Faux Leather Smell
3. How to Get Rid of Gauge Smell