Gasoline was spilled in truck on carpet

[stockchevy1983]

My neighbor spilled some fuel in back of his truck, how can I help him get smell out of vehicle? I have a carpet shampooer for my home but what could I use?

[dave89iroc]

Clean it a lot, biggest thing, is lift the carpet up and blow air under it, just get it aired out really good

[1988 GMC 355]

lighter

[stockchevy1983]

would it be bad to use a shampooer machine on it? Its nothing special. He was gonna pay me some money to get smell out but I wouldn't know what to use. Its a nissan pathfinder. 2000 or something like that.

[stockchevy1983]

This is why I like transporting stuff in pickup, I can careless about spills b/c Ive spilled a gallon of fuel on accident driving lol.

[1988 GMC 355]

I would think that it would take the smell out, I would blow under the carpet to if you can like stated above. maybe spray it with degreaser first then shampoo?

[stockchevy1983]

Well, I have no way of getting air. I dont own a compressor. I lack a garage lol. Is degreaser safe on carpet for truck? I have super clean. Would that work?

I was thinking after I did clean it some how, I have this stuff from dollar store I use in my living room for pets, I lvoe my carpet powder, makes stuff smell better. I dunno. I could use the extra money for being out of work, I'd like to help him so he can put his dog back in the truck. Fumes are horrible. He lets it air out everyday.

Iwas thinking of purchasing that Adam's carpet and upholstery cleaner spray. Wonder if that would work.

[1988 GMC 355]

Well I would test the degreaser in an area you cant see first. I would try everything you have and if that doesnt work then maybe email adams to see if that stuff would help. Maybe try vinegar on the carpet?

[1988 GMC 355]

or baking soda

[stockchevy1983]

well maybe Il ltake the job. I have to do a detail on outside so I told him it will defintely need to stick with me a little longer to see if I can get rid of it. I have a few items I can try first. I mean I was gonna get the Adams for my truck anyway and for another car I do.

[1988 GMC 355]

Well then have him pay half or so if you do buy it, or email them and ask what would be best to get gas out, I would definitely try for him since you will have it and I would think he will kick you some money for atleast trying.

[stockchevy1983]

Well he was gonna throw an extra 50$ to try and work on the gas. So I will give it a try. End of week the weather looks best. I didn't think I'd get this fast of a response lol. I never spilled gas inside a car so this is my first time.

[1988 GMC 355]

lol well I am college so things are boring on sunday nights, but for $50 no reason not to try it, If it were me I would try some vinegar to spray on and soak then vaccum up or use the shampooer afterwards, if that doesn't work then maybe try the adams stuff.

[stockchevy1983]

Yea I jsut sent an email to Adams so I will see what they say.

[Blue 04 Z71]

Charcoal works great for absorbing smells, put it in a cup or something and let it sit in there.

[stockchevy1983]

Awesome, Yea I will try a lot of things lol. I appreciate all the idea's guys. It was funny b/c I told my neighbor that I will be going to a forum online that Im sure could help me lol. I find so much useful information and find out new stuff every day. Good group of people.

[stockchevy1983]

lol well I am college so things are boring on sunday nights, but for $50 no reason not to try it, If it were me I would try some vinegar to spray on and soak then vaccum up or use the shampooer afterwards, if that doesn't work then maybe try the adams stuff.

This is off subject, but you remember my other thread when I was tlaking aobut making my bed a dump bed? I was searching through classifieds and found a truck with the setup. thats it http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/2938067902.html. Thats what i want to do

[McNorris]

Buy a big can of cheap coffee and spread it out around the truck, put it down really heavy where the spill was and let it sit with the windows doen for a few hours.

Vacuum it and spray a lot and i mean a lot of car febreeze. We spilled a 2 gallon gas can in my gf`s honda passport and it took care of it.


Good luck

[Backwoods99]

Simple green it, shop vac it, shampoo it. works every time. leave the windows down all day to get the rest of the fumes out, and dont smoke in it for a while.

[stockchevy1983]

Excellent. Thanks guys. Alot of stuff to try.

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