How to Clean Up a Kerosene Spill on Concrete

Any time you spill kerosene while maintaining a lamp or heater, act fast -- the longer a kerosene spill sits, the more difficult it will be to remove the stain and odor. Although kerosene is not volatile like gasoline, it is combustible; a good cleaning will eliminate any hazards the spill causes. If you use kerosene-fueled items in and around your home, make a "spill kit" to take care of accidents as they happen.

Cat litter
Broom
Dustpan
Trash bag
Heavy-duty detergent
Scrub brush
Absorbent cloths
Baking soda
Activated charcoal

Instructions

- 1
  Spread cat litter on the kerosene spill immediately. As the kerosene absorbs into the litter, sweep it into a dustpan and dump it into a trash bag. Apply more litter to the spill, if necessary. Allow the litter to sit until the spot is dry.
- 2
  Sprinkle the spot generously with heavy duty laundry detergent powder. Allow it to sit for five to 10 minutes, then scrub the area with a nylon scrub brush dipped in hot water.
- 3
  Lay an absorbent cloth over the spot. Once it's saturated, replace it with a dry one, repeating until the soap and kerosene residue is gone. Allow the spot to dry.
- 4
  Sprinkle the spot with baking soda to absorb the kerosene odor. Allow the baking soda to sit for 24 hours, then sweep it up. If the odor remains, place a 1-pound open container of activated charcoal in the area and leave it until the odor is gone.

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