Diesel Fuel Aroma--Any hints on elimination?

[M. R. Bober]

I know this is a bit off the usual seafaring/maintenance questions that this board is rightfully famous for, but...

I frequently avoid the queues at the fuel pier by taking a few jerry cans to the filling station (I know, I know the taxes raise the price, but the time is worth the money). Recently a bit of diesel fuel spilled in the trunk of the car and was absorbed by the carpet. I have used "Odo-Ban" & "Fabreeze" with short lived results. Any "Heloises" with helpful hints?
Thanks in advance,
Mitchell Bober
RESPITE (& support vehicle)
CD330

[sloopjohnl]

start with some oil dry (similar to kitty litter). spread it over the spill, work it into the carpeting with your hand, let it stay for a couple of days, vacuum clean, then try a good rug cleaner.

I know this is a bit off the usual seafaring/maintenance questions that this board is rightfully famous for, but...

I frequently avoid the queues at the fuel pier by taking a few jerry cans to the filling station (I know, I know the taxes raise the price, but the time is worth the money). Recently a bit of diesel fuel spilled in the trunk of the car and was absorbed by the carpet. I have used "Odo-Ban" & "Fabreeze" with short lived results. Any "Heloises" with helpful hints?
Thanks in advance,
Mitchell Bober
RESPITE (& support vehicle)
CD330

[John]

I know of a boat that on delivery suffered a major diesel fuel spill inside the boat, a long and tragic story. But it was saved by going to a janitorial service, in this case Service Master, and buying a special cleaning chemical. My understanding was that it had an enzyme or something that literally ate or attacked the diesel fuel. I am not talking a splatter of fuel here, but several gallons. The boat was hung in a sling and sloshed back and forth with water and the cleaner. I might add, that the new owner and his new much younger bride had gotten ride of their previous boat because it "smelled." After two weeks of cleaning, they not only bought the boat, but sailed it for several years. You might try finding some of that cleaner that is designed specifically to clean petroleum spills. Good luck.
John

I know this is a bit off the usual seafaring/maintenance questions that this board is rightfully famous for, but...

I frequently avoid the queues at the fuel pier by taking a few jerry cans to the filling station (I know, I know the taxes raise the price, but the time is worth the money). Recently a bit of diesel fuel spilled in the trunk of the car and was absorbed by the carpet. I have used "Odo-Ban" & "Fabreeze" with short lived results. Any "Heloises" with helpful hints?
Thanks in advance,
Mitchell Bober
RESPITE (& support vehicle)
CD330

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[Tom]

I know of a boat that on delivery suffered a major diesel fuel spill inside the boat, a long and tragic story. But it was saved by going to a janitorial service, in this case Service Master, and buying a special cleaning chemical. My understanding was that it had an enzyme or something that literally ate or attacked the diesel fuel. I am not talking a splatter of fuel here, but several gallons. The boat was hung in a sling and sloshed back and forth with water and the cleaner. I might add, that the new owner and his new much younger bride had gotten ride of their previous boat because it "smelled." After two weeks of cleaning, they not only bought the boat, but sailed it for several years. You might try finding some of that cleaner that is designed specifically to clean petroleum spills. Good luck.
John

I know this is a bit off the usual seafaring/maintenance questions that this board is rightfully famous for, but...

I frequently avoid the queues at the fuel pier by taking a few jerry cans to the filling station (I know, I know the taxes raise the price, but the time is worth the money). Recently a bit of diesel fuel spilled in the trunk of the car and was absorbed by the carpet. I have used "Odo-Ban" & "Fabreeze" with short lived results. Any "Heloises" with helpful hints?
Thanks in advance,
Mitchell Bober
RESPITE (& support vehicle)
CD330

There is a spray can product that is used by fuel oil dealers in my area called "Sweet Air" made by IPC, S/N 60-520 It is a fuel oil neutralizer spray.It works real well.If you have a home heating oil dealer near by check with them or perhaps a "Home Depot" in their cleaning section.This product leaves a little sweet smell for a while but doesthe job on the oil fumes.



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[Ron Musk]

I know this is a bit off the usual seafaring/maintenance questions that this board is rightfully famous for, but...

I frequently avoid the queues at the fuel pier by taking a few jerry cans to the filling station (I know, I know the taxes raise the price, but the time is worth the money). Recently a bit of diesel fuel spilled in the trunk of the car and was absorbed by the carpet. I have used "Odo-Ban" & "Fabreeze" with short lived results. Any "Heloises" with helpful hints?
Thanks in advance,
Mitchell Bober
RESPITE (& support vehicle)
CD330

Mitchell,A few years ago my fuel oil dealer tried to put 300 gals. of fuel oil into my 275 gal. tank.Needless to say I had a smelly mess in my basement.T

hey were very good and throughly cleaned up the spill and odor.I recall they left a spray can of some sort and directed me to spray a bit on the location if I noticed the return of any smell which I did once.Except for smelling like a ladies powder room for a month the basement never had an any residual odiferous problems.Try contacting a

fuel oil dealer to see what they use.

Ron Musk
s/v"R&R"
CD30



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[MARK G]

I know this is a bit off the usual seafaring/maintenance questions that this board is rightfully famous for, but...

I frequently avoid the queues at the fuel pier by taking a few jerry cans to the filling station (I know, I know the taxes raise the price, but the time is worth the money). Recently a bit of diesel fuel spilled in the trunk of the car and was absorbed by the carpet. I have used "Odo-Ban" & "Fabreeze" with short lived results. Any "Heloises" with helpful hints?
Thanks in advance,
Mitchell Bober
RESPITE (& support vehicle)
CD330

You need an enzyme type of product. One of the best is "Nature's Miracle" which can be found at any pet store. The ones used bythe fuel oil companies have perfumes and if this is a problem you will like the one form the pet store since it doesn't.

Good luck



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