Remove Fuel From Carpet

Minimize the damage by blotting excess oil and using a grease fighting detergent to remove any marks.

Remove fuel from carpet.

This is a page about cleaning diesel fuel odors from inside a car. Note that this stain removal method is suitable only for very small stains or spills. In most instances the carpet and pad will need to be replaced. Use your hands and apply a lot of pressure when blotting.

Chemical cleaners may remove the gas smell from the carpet but these cleaners can also damage your carpet. Larger spills in car trunks or on indoor carpets will likely have saturated the carpet padding and needs professional attention. Sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch on the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the oil. Absorbent materials remove gasoline from upholstery and hard surfaces though a large spill may require replacement of the carpet padding for complete gasoline removal.

The odor from the gas remains long after you have removed the stain from the carpet. Fuel odors can be difficult to remove from the inside of your car. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. Step 1 blot the carpet with a dry rag.

Removing diesel fuel odor from carpets can be done successfully if the right products and methods are used. Remove gasoline spills from car interior as quickly as possible to prevent stains and prolonged inhalation of harmful fumes. The fibers in the carpet will absorb the fuel so even after the stain is cleaned up there may be some fuel lingering deep in the carpet.