A 5 Gallon Tank Of Gas Spilled On My Trunk. How Do I Get The Smell Out Of The Carpeted Spare Tire Cover

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1. Imrightyourwrongha says:

   Could try a match.
2. Tx1942txx says:

   I had same, take carpet out wash soap and water let dry in sun check and repeat until no smell
3. Carmella says:

   Light it on fire…the gasoline smell will be replace with a burnt bbq like smell thats easier to remove
4. Bandit says:

   All i can say is take it out and let it get lots of sun
5. Ntherlites says:

   Go to Sam’s Club or Walmart and purchase a couple of cans of Spot Shot (found in carpet cleaners area. shake can and spray carpet really good that should take care of it.
6. Victori757 says:

   Go to an auto store and they should have things for gas spills.good luck.Remember dont mix fumes with gas it dont mix.Its very dangerous.
7. Deb R says:

   Try baking soda. Sprinkle it on and vacume it off in an hour or so.
8. Squeezie_1999 says:

   Leave it outside in the sun for a day or two. Smell will disappear.
9. Gremlingts says:

   That’s a tough smell to get rid of. You probably need to remove the cover from the trunk, and let it air out a few weeks. I know of no chemical to treat it to get rid of the smell, once spilled. You could try alcohol, but that may raise the color out of the carpet. Time is usually the best solution to this problem, let it air out and dissipate over time. Sorry I have nothing better.
10. Mgrenia says:

    I’d try taking it to a self-serve car wash and soaking it with the engine degreaser they offer. Let it sit for a while, then switch to the high pressure soap setting. You may have to repeat this a few times but the smell will eventually come out of the carpet.

    Good luck
11. Ms.pickle says:

    Soak it! with water and a small amount of Pinesol ,get out the wet vac and suck up the liqued and repeat .It’ll work……Good Luck.
12. Giggaflops says:

    Baking Soda. If you want, get the scented kind too.