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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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How to get gas smell out of carpet?

A friend of mine spilled gasoline inside his car, onto the carpet. How do you get rid of the gas smell?
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Re: How to get gas smell out of carpet?

A 101 approach (except for seats) if anything removable such as mats that gas spilled on, remove from car, next would be to treat that specific area with oxygone or a lil dish soap with hot water. let it air out 24/7 is possible, when area is completely dry, sprinkle dry FRESH coffee grounds over area and let sit for a few hours DO NOT wet them. then vacuum up grounds and repeat,this is not a one step approach im afraid..sorry. GL!

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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Fresh Coffee Grounds.....amazing.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Re: How to get gas smell out of carpet?

some resolve, let it soak in for a while or about 100 New Car Smell air fresheners
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Re: How to get gas smell out of carpet?

Natures Miracle. you can find it at most pet stores. works great on removng almost any smell. Trust me, I used to have 32 cats....and it now comes in a citrusy smell.
what misstransam mentioned works great too.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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fresh citrus works well also, lime or lemon juice cover anything
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Natures Miracle. you can find it at most pet stores. works great on removng almost any smell. Trust me, I used to have 32 cats....and it now comes in a citrusy smell.
what misstransam mentioned works great too.
OMG 32 cats holy crap but yeah i've heard about that stuff too heard I works great
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I was a cat lover who lived in a 3 story victorian house with just my sister. lol. and every one of those cats had there shots and was declawed. but yeah, I used Natures Miracle on EVERYTHING. the stuff never once disappointed me.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Thanks a lot for all your quick responses.
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