Try ZorbX.

I had soaked the barn board panels in my living room with Formby’s Lemon Oil Treatment. I awoke the next morning, having a bad reaction to the smell/odors. It made me sick.

I have had to spray the ZorbX 2-3 times, but it is working and the smell is diminishing to where I can tolerate it. I’ll be spraying again, but now believe I’ll be able to get rid of the smell. (The oil treatment had really soaked into the wood.)

I hope this helps. They make a cleaner and have an unscented odor eliminator, too.

I am curious to know how this worked out. i have bought a house with the same odor problem. no one is admitting anthing tho so now i have to determine where the source of the odor is in the crawl space (was dirt -they cemented it - oil tank in here and boiler room to the left of it. strong smell is in the boiler room but sellers had a fan behind the oil tank itself - when it was OFF (being i had no idea) there was an overwhelming smell of fuel throughout the house). wondering how things went with you. also wondering what kind of detection can be done to find the source of the apparent spill?? Any thoughts, i'm all ears. Thank you. Louise

Hi Concrete floor covering contanimated soil? Do you think it is still leaking or is residual? There is are official testing you can have reneumeration experts preform, about $500,that will locate the source but I suspect that it is the soil under the concrerte that remains contaminated. Are you still using oil as your fuel? If so you could have a leak in your main or return line.TEST. My return line was my problem and my concrete wall is still saturated after 4 years and all soil is clean. I cannot sell my house...I have been searching solutions: Insulate my wall by cleaning + sealant (must be oil based) + Epoxy2? paint. I am about to try a new product that neutralizes the oil and the 2nd application leaves a sandy surface which(I am assured can be wiped gently and then painted over)or left depending upon neede to cover for estheitc reasons. The product was given to me by a soil reneumeration person who is a little skeptical, but I will be his giny pig. Shall I let you know if it works. It is GREEN. I n the meantime as you search for the answers can you vent the air to the outside this should relieve some of trhe polution and danger of chemical build up. I guess that I would look into diging out the contaminated soil and cement and puting in fresh soil. This can be done by your local guy just make sure he gets it all and disposes of the soil properly..or use a clean up co and go the whole route with them. $$$ No insurance right? Whoever does the work make sure that the new soil is packed really well as it will be new and less stable than the old packed soil. Make sure he has fans that will vent to outside if possible. If you can remove all the soil without dasablilizing your foundation that will likley be the easiest for you. I am still hoping to find the method of sealing the concrete wall as my foundation work will take all my retirement money!!We have had our tank and exterior soil removes but the concrete wall still smells. If you find a wall sealant for your concrete instesd of digging I AM HERE and I have my antena out to ALL! Hope this helps you a little. Its good to know one is nolonger a voice in the great abiss!

I, too, experienced a fuel oil leak from a tank onto my concrete basement floor on November 30, 2010 and have battled odors for almost six weeks now. I appreciate your sharing your experiences. I contacted the secretary to my home insurance agent January 7, 2011. I will consult Roger Kesterke on Monday.

Our oil company overfilled our tank by 37.3 gallons last October and though there is no longer visible oil the odor is significant. The last oil was sprayed into the sill, joists and floor boards using a sealant.

Has anyone had expereince with this? How long till the smell goes away?

VaporRemed has been successfully used by many heating oil companies in MA and is available from Edward R. Stephens Co. in Billerica, MA Phone: 978-667-6399.

Tide powder (not liquid) is derived from oil. Therefore, by spreading the detergent over the affected area and letting it stay overnight it will soak up and turn an beige color depending on the fuel. It will not eliminate completely but certainly is helping. I am on my 2nd dose now and it is helping! I used this method on top of cement and woodwork.

you can put a small amount of your laundry detergent buy your cold air return it does work i tell all my coustomers that my companie removes fuel oil tanks you can call me 608 837 4549

I had a fuel spill during "Sandy" it permeated my clothes. I put them all spread out in a room opened one window and put white vinigar in a tin pan and closed the door it took 2 weeks but the cloths don't smell. I have a very sensitive nose!

put vinegar in a bowl and leave by oil tank

Has anyone opened the windows to let it air out? The stagnant air inside homes does little to oxidize the fuel and remove the odor. Fresh air is more effective at letting atmospheric chemistry take it's course.

i need need help somebody! I live in a cold cold village in alaska and cant open windows to get the air out, so i need more suggestions of how to get rid of the strong smell of heating fuel in my home, it use to leak but we got rid of that problem, n the only problem is the stench, n im tired of the smell. please help me.