Michigan State University Extension
Home Maintenance And Repair - 01500030
06/24/03
Removing Fuel Oil Odors
If even a small amount of fuel oil is spilled in a
home, the odor lingers. Some sprays or powders are
recommended to absorb this odor. Two brands (and there
may be more) are:
"Neu-troda" made by Tankit Co., Union, N. J.
"Odor-Neutralizer"
Contact a fuel oil dealer who may carry it or know
where to get such a product in your area. Some dealers
get it through their wholesaler.
If spilled on a cement floor, spread an absorbent
product like "Kitty Litter" or "All-Dri" 1 to 2 inches
deep on oil stain. Leave till oil soaks up to the top.
Sweep up, and put on thinner layer; leave a couple of
days and sweep up. This should blot oil out of cement.
If odor still remains, sprinkle an odor-removing powder
(brands suggested above or other) lightly over area and
leave 2-3 days before removing.
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension
Specialist, Emeritus, with references from Mary Ellen
Delsipee, and Isabel Jones, previous Extension
specialists.
This information is for educational purposes only. References
to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not
mentioned. This information becomes public property upon
publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU
Extension. Reprinting cannot be used to endorse or advertise
a commercial product or company.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State
University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race,
color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability,
political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in
cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director,
MSU Extension, East Lansing,MI 48824. This information is for educational
purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.
This file was generated from data base 02 on 02/04/08.
Data base 02 was last revised on 06/24/03.
For more information about this data base or its contents please contact
strausc@msu.edu .