How to Eliminate Gasoline Fumes in a House

It is common knowledge that gasoline fumes are dangerous. What you might not know, however, is just how much exposure you could be getting. Simply because your house does not smell like a gas station does not imply that it is free of fumes. Gasoline fumes pose a serious health risk, so it is only logical to strive for a home devoid of such pollutants. Understanding how to eliminate gasoline fumes from your home is a health -- and potentially life-saving -- skill.

Instructions

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  Leave your car outside. Parking or idling the car in your garage will leave fumes lingering in the air. If you go inside your house from the garage entrance, those fumes can drift into the rest of the building.

• 2

  Seal off your garage. For some, winter can wreak havoc on a car. If you feel forced to keep your car in the garage, seal the entrance to the house or simply avoid it. This will eliminate fumes in your house by isolating them in the garage.

• 3

  Ventilate your home. Should gasoline fumes enter your house, common sense dictates that they need to be aired out. Opening windows or installing outdoor vents will not only air out the gas fumes, but is effective in eliminating things like humidity and other irritants.

• 4

  Install carbon monoxide detectors. Gasoline is known for emitting carbon monoxide. Although gas has a distinct smell to it -- unlike carbon monoxide -- your nose might not detect it right away. It is also a generally advisable device if you use any natural gas appliances in your home. This will alert you to any fumes and give you a chance to eliminate them or vacate the area.