How to Get Rid of a Kerosene Smell on Concrete

How to Get Rid of a Kerosene Smell on Concrete
Written By
Daisy Cuinn
Daisy Cuinn
Published: Sep 21, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

You just need to use the right products.

Things You Will Need

  • Baking soda
  • Scrub brush
  • Towel
  • Volcanic ash minerals
  1. Sprinkle the area with baking soda to deodorize the concrete surface. Allow the powder to sit for a couple of hours or overnight.

  2. Scrub the baking soda on the concrete with a nylon-bristled scrub brush. Rinse the concrete well. Allow the concrete to air dry, or, if it's indoors, dry it with an old towel.

  3. Place 2 pounds of volcanic ash minerals in a mesh bag; you may purchase the minerals already packaged in a breathable bag, in which case you should use it as-is. Place the bag on the concrete and leave it overnight to remove any remaining kerosene odor.

The Drip Cap

  • Even a small spill of kerosene on concrete can leave a lasting impression.
  • It's not that it's difficult to remove the kerosene smell.
  • Place the bag on the concrete and leave it overnight to remove any remaining kerosene odor.

Photo Credits

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Daisy Cuinn

Delaware-based Daisy Cuinn has been writing professionally since 1997, when she became the features editor for her local biweekly music newspaper. She has been a staff writer and contributor to online and offline magazines, including "What…

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