Cleaning and Stain Removal - Spilled Gas [Thread merged and moved to proper forum topic.]

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alleyflower
08-28-07, 09:04 AM
My mom ran off this morning and dumped me with the car with a virtually empty gas tank. Luckily we had some left in a gas can that we use to fill the lawn mower. In the process of transferring it to the tank, I spilled some on the side of the car, the garage floor (where it was immediately soaked up, much to my chagrin), and my clothes.

What is the best way to clean it up, and will it be dangerous if left?
Thanks in advance, and sorry if this is too off-topic.

alleyflower
08-28-07, 09:19 AM
My mom ran off this morning and dumped me with the car with a virtually empty gas tank. Luckily we had some left in a gas can that we use to fill the lawn mower. In the process of transferring it to the tank, I spilled some on the side of the car, the garage floor (where it was immediately soaked up, much to my chagrin), and my clothes.

What is the best way to clean it up, and will it be dangerous if left?
marksr
08-28-07, 12:49 PM
Welcome to the forums!

Mostly it just needs to be aired out. Fresh air will allow the evaporation process to work nicely. Your clothes should be fine after being washed.

How much gas did you spill?

HotinOKC
08-28-07, 03:21 PM
The gas will evaporate from the garage floor and car. Just keep the garage door open to ventilate and you will be fine.
Just Bill
08-28-07, 04:33 PM
Don't Smoke!!!!!!!!!
HotinOKC
08-28-07, 08:02 PM
Same post in the Automotive section:

http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=316526