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Re: Spilled gas in trunk. How do I get rid of smell?
Posted by Dean (more from Dean) on Mon, 02 Oct 2000 11:06:35
In Reply to: Spilled gas in trunk. How do I get rid of smell?, Todd [Profile/Gallery]
, Mon, 02 Oct 2000 10:02:11
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Modern gas has many compounds in it. Some of these will not evaporate very fast. Perhaps you can use a carpet 'steam' cleaner. But, you must be certain that most of the volatile components are gone. Otherwise the vapors could be ignited as they past through the blower.
Exposure to air and warmth is the best way till them. Maybe you can accelerate things a bit with a leaf blower.
Has your spare tire been ruined? Did the foam block over the tire melt?
Do not leave you windows closed, with a close space, there is a danger of explosion. The smell could be very dangerous to your liver and nervous system. If you can leave the hatch open, that would be best.
The Carpet seems to be difficult to remove, but doing that would allow for a thorough washing. Be careful with the hatch open in a garage.
I suspect that the smell will persist for months if you do not find a way to wash the staruated materials.
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