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Help! gas spill in garage

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2006 Jun. ~ 2006 Dec.: Help! gas spill in garage users admin

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Cruzlvr
Member

11-13-2003

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 3:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cruzlvr a private message Print Post    
Hi I wasn't sure where to put this so I started here. I am hoping some of you fellow TVCH ers
can help me. My container of gasoline that I have for my lawn mower got knocked over in my garage tonight and the gasoline spilled out. My garage floor is old and concrete so it it is kind of crumbling in spots and is not just a smooth surface. Does anyone have any ideas how I can clean this up. And the smell is awful! I can smell it in the house. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Halfunit
Moderator

09-02-2001

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Halfunit a private message Print Post    
My suggestion would be a solution of Dawn dish washing liquid and warm water.

Cruzlvr
Member

11-13-2003

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cruzlvr a private message Print Post    
Thanks so much for the fast response! I had no idea what to do and was beginning to panic with the gas in my garage. I knew someone from TCHV would have a helpful suggestion. Many hugs to you!

Halfunit
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09-02-2001

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 3:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Halfunit a private message Print Post    
Be sure to allow the area to vent. Don't use any electrical appliances (like a fan) or open flame near the area until the area is dry and the fumes are gone.

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 3:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Smart, speedy answer, Half! (You are now officially a member of the Swift Club.)

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 3:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Hubby says Kitty litter will absorb the gas and fumes. Ventilate...and no fans or electric appliances.

Cruzlvr
Member

11-13-2003

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 3:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cruzlvr a private message Print Post    
Gosh, thanks again for all your wonderful quick replies. I did the dawn soap as Halfunit suggested and guess I will open the window in the garage and then go to the store and buy some kitty litter. You all are just so great!!!!!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Kitty litter and Dawn are universally wonderful for various problems :-) Dental floss as well, but not in this case.

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Don't forget to get some ketchup :-)

Cruzlvr
Member

11-13-2003

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 6:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cruzlvr a private message Print Post    
Well I didn't get the ketchup, but I got some tomato juice. Figured if it worked on skunks, it might take some of the gas smell away. I poured it on and then put the kitty litter on top. Will let everyone know if the juice worked on the smell tomorrow. Again, thanks for all your help. I knew this was this place to come when I couldn't find any help in my "googling".

Sunshyne4u
Member

06-17-2003

Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 4:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
Will let everyone know if the juice worked on the smell tomorrow.


And its october .....and no one heard from Cruzlvr ever again (Cue twilight zone music do-do DO DO, do-do DO DO)


By the way, most soapy detergents like DAWN have chemicals in them which should NOT BE MIXED!!! be very very careful. I would have never put soap into gasoline.