Gasoline in Clothes
How do I get gasoline smells out of my clothing? I was pumping gas yesterday and afterwards my clothes and shoes smelled like pure gasoline. I let them soak in the washer over night, but the smell is still there. Any suggestions?
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From reader sully7: I sugg
From reader sully7:
I suggest airing the clothes outside for awhile. Hang them on the line or even drape them over lawn chair! The smell will go away eventually!
From reader Snowbird: I wo
From reader Snowbird:
I would try adding about a cup of white vinegar to the washing machine during the last rinse cycle. Its a great fabric softner too!
Re: Gasoline in Clothes
I know this is an old post, but...
ORANGE DEGREASER!!!
I found a product at the Home Depot called Nature's Orange. The label said it was OK for treating laundry stains and for using as a laundry booster. I poured about a cup into the wash and nothing else. I did that about 3 times and the gas smell is gone. To get rid of the orange degreaser smell, I did a few plain white vinegar washes, then regular detergent & fabric softener.
NOTE: This was AFTER I tried detergent, white vinegar and baking soda (and various combinations thereof) in about 7 washes, all to no avail. The orange degreaser came to me as an inspiration after I read that since gasoline (petrol) is an oil-based product, I should try an oil-based solution. I was about to use baby oil (which I read about) when I thought about the orange degreaser idea.
Anyway, if you want to try this, I just recommend reading the label of whichever orange degreaser you find & err on the safe side - make sure it's OK for laundry use.
OH - remember, if you think your clothes may still smell a little of gasoline (like you're not quite sure) just DON'T put them in the dryer as the dryer may spark a fire. Line dry and air them, and then do a sniff test after.
GOOD LUCK to anyone else who may need this in the future!
How did I miss this one?
This is a frequent problem here. The best thing I found was some degreaser detergent. It's found in the automotive aisles and in a purple jug. But for the life of me, I can't remember exactly what it is called, I ran out a few weeks ago! I wanna say it's by Castrol? Just dump a cup in with your detergent.
Gasoline in Clothes
You might want to try Febreeze Laundry Odor Eliminator. This has worked on some pretty smelly clothes...
RE: Gas Smell on
RE: Gas Smell on Clothing
Post By nab (Guest Post) (02/08/2008)
I found this post on another blog:
Perfect solution.
Dawn direct Foam, apple vinegar, two cans beer.
1)set water level to medium
2)add six squirts of dawn
3)add 2 cups apple cider vinegar (smells nicer than other vinegar)
4)run normal cycle
5)drink the two beers
Personally, I will be substituting a nice glass of chardonnay in step 5!
Also, most recommend completely air drying garment before attempting any sort of cleaning.
Hope this helps!
Gasoline in clothes
I also tried several times to no solution, vinegar, baking soda, AF Bleach, and enough detergent to do a weeks worth of laundry, my husbands clothes still were smelling up the house, try simple green, it works on everything, and it smells better than gas. Also be sure to use it in an empty load to get the smell out of machine. good luck.
re:gasoline in clothes
mine is more of a question than a answer, but when i was pumping gas for a friend yesterday i mistakely started to remove the hose when a little gas hits the ground and splashes a little on her car,but i didn't think any got on me, but the fumes stayed around, so will these hints work also for that as if i did get gas on me?
1) Hydrogen Peroxide (found
1) Hydrogen Peroxide (found at Walgreens, Jewel, etc.)
2) Baking Soda (found at Walgreens, Jewel, etc.)
3) Liquid soap any fragrance you like (found at Walgreens, Jewel, etc.)
Mix 2 parts of Hydrogen Peroxide to 1 part Baking Soda and add few drops of soap.
It might be a little work but it also works on skunk smell. It is also safe to use in kitchen and bathroom.
(do not mix in a closed container)
Gasoline in clothes
The best and cheapest way to get any fuel out of clothing is to use a 20 oz. bottle of Coca-Cola (you can use more, if needed). I know it might sound strange but it works. After 8 years of working with Petroleum products in the Army, I know this works VERY well!
Gasoline Smell in clothes
Use a 12 ounce can of Coke, (It has to be Coca Cola, not Pepsi or any other Cola brand)..Ive been using it for years with jet fuel, kerosene and gasoline smells, works great with any laundry detergent!...It also can be used a degreaser!
please tell me if the coke
please tell me if the coke worked to get rid of the gasoline smell -- i feel the same way about coke, but will sacrifice a can if it works. am hesitant to put in new washing machine (HE) -- just put in the soap dispenser? hope it (and the gasoline) doesn't damage the machine. thanks!
I would love to know if the
I would love to know if the coke thing worked as well. My husband is in the USAF and smells of lovely lovely jet fuel as does my washer. We have a newborn son and I am in dire need of a solution NOW!
Going to try coke
Going to try coke on my trousers is spilled gasoline on. You people are ridiculous if you aren't willing to "waste" a can of coke to clean out the smell.. Which is more important? your $35 work pants, or a 40 cent can of Coke?
Also, I have a question. I have a High efficiency washer... will the coke do OK in there? i'm going to put it in
Gasline in clothes
Please tell me if the coke worked to get rid of the gasoline smell -- I am hesitant to put in new washing machine -- just put in the soap dispenser? hope it (and the gasoline) doesn't damage the machine. And is it true about the fumes and whether a spark can ignite the washing machine?
gas on clothes
Today I spilled gas on my clothes-went in a store and practically choked everone out-I realized it was me-came home and stripped and washed myself and clothes-they still smell so are in for a second wash. I will get some coke and do that later tonite as I can't this minute.
My question-since I washed that gas down the drain w/soap-is it safe in my sewer line-I mean-my house won't go kaboom will it-with that dissolved gas in the water?
any answers appreciated
From the Tide website: To
From the Tide website:
To remove gas (petrol) smell from clothing, soak overnight in baby oil (use like you would downy), then wash in baking soda, then wash with normal detergent. It will rid "gas smell" from an entire basket of clothes. Air Dry ONLY
From ehow website:
Step1
Buy a bottle of baby oil. Since gas is an oil based product it is going to take an oil based product to clean the gas out of your clothing. Baby oil is a great product to use as it shouldn't, in most cases, cause further damage to your clothing.
Step2
Soak your clothes with a bit of laundry detergent, water, and a generous portion of baby oil. Also dab some right on the stain before soaking.
Step3
Swash your clothes in the water for a while and let them sit for about five minutes. Transfer the clothes into your washer, once again remembering not to mix them with any other clothing, and let the cycle finish.
Step4
Wash the clothes. If you have a top load washer, let it partially fill up about 1/4 of the way with water. Put some of the baby oil in the wash with the clothes and swash it around a bit. Once the washer cycle begins, add the detergent and let the cycle finish. Make sure that your gas coated clothes are the only clothes you put in the wash.
Step5
Dry your clothing. Make sure you only AIR DRY on a clothes line these clothes. It could take more than one wash to get all the oil out of your clothing. If you use the dryer after the first, or even the second time, you could risk starting a fire in your dryer.
Step6
Check and see if any smell remains in your clothing. If the smell of gas remains on the clothing repeat the wash with baby oil again until the smell is gone.
gas on clothes
Soaking your clothes overnight in water, Coke, and baking soda works great! Had very smelly clothes and shoes....tried it...and no smell anymore. Cleaned my leather shoes with a cloth and Simple Green Concentrate.
I filled the washer about half full, added 5 cans of Coke, and a box of baking soda.
Hope this helps someone.
I heard about the coke thing
I heard about the coke thing for greasy clothes! I may have to try it! Will other kinds of coke (diet, zero) work on it, or will pepsi or sam's cola work? Does it have to be real live original formula Coke? It's just I worship a good ol' real coke. I can't live without it. It's my coffee in the morning, and it goes along with my lunch. And on weekends for family movie night it goes with my popcorn. I guard it carefully and buy generic for the kids so they won't drink my precious drops of coke. And I just may cry if I pour a good one into my washing machine or the toilet (because I also read it's really good on toilet stains). I love coke. Did I mention that already? I want to marry a coke and have it's children.
Sorry, did I get carried away? LOL!
nature's orange
Your comment on gasoline in clothes being an oil base may have saved my life! I wash my clothes at a laundromat and something got in them that is making my mouth burn. I have spent tons of money washing them in many combinations to no avail. Your recommendation makes perfect sense. I am greatful for your inspiration!!!
Ok, I'll trust your
Ok, I'll trust your judgement and try it. Thanks for the tip! Married to a farmer, we get tons of grease and diesel and oil spilt on clothes. But I may cry while doing it. LOL!
Jenny
www.jandjessary.com
WAIT!!!!
Do not put gas in your washing machine ever!!!! It can explode in there and we dont want that.
gas fumes in the sewer line....
No, most houses have a vent that vent all of the gases out the top of your house.
tried the coke
I just tried coke on my forearm and hands after spilling gas and I think it worked great - I just put a whole can of coke in my washer so hope my pants come out clean !
coke didn't work for me
I tried the Coke trick last night....it did NOT work, dang it. I poured half of a 2 liter bottle into my front loading washing machine, with some rags, added detergent and fabric softener, and ran it on a normal cycle. When it was done, I opened the door and it STILL stunk like gas.
Gas on clothes.
I used the coke during the wash cycle and white vinegar during the rinse cycle(with my downy) and the smell came right out. Thank you because the smell was killin us!!!!!! I didn't trust the other brands I used the real Coca-Cola!!!!
I have been washing my
I have been washing my husbands smelly gas clothes now for 2 days, and I came across this post. I had one bottle left of a 20oz. Coke so I decided to give it a whirl, and the SMELL CAME OUT!!!!! from now on, I will have a Coke in the frig for this very reason.
Is that true that we can't
Is that true that we can't wash clothes (dirt) with gasoline in the wash machine? After we wash and take off the gas smell can we wash in the wash machine and dry in the dryer?
gas/clothing
I just read that a little baby oil with the laundry detergent and no other clothes but the ones with gas, gets gas out due to it being an oil base. also don't dry them until it's all out, about two washings, because you could start a fire.
~lea
Gasoline on clothes and shoes.
Just yesterday I put gas in the car and later realized that I had been standing in what was obviously, a puddle of gasoline. Because of all the snow on the groud and sluch etc. I later noticed that my shoes and "new" black pants smelled like gasoline.
My question is, one, does the Coke really work and do I put it in with detergent or do I put it directly on the pants? And, as for my boots, are they pretty much "gone" or is there some way that I can clean them. They are made of swede material...faily new also! Help!!!
I'm giving the coke treatment a go
Stay tuned. If the coke works, I'll let you all know.
Very desperate at this point.
I spilled gasoline on my
I spilled gasoline on my clothing at the service station and could not remove the smell even after washing twice with a baking soda and a double rinse cycle each time.
Here is what worked...
1. Washed with half a 2 liter of Coke, Cheer detergent and double rinse cycle. Still smelled of gasoline.
2. Washed again with the rest of the 2 liter of Coke, Cheer detergent and double rinse cycle with vinegar added during each rinse. Still smelled.
3. I ran out of Coke so I washed with a can of Diet Coke, Tide detergent, baking soda and double rinse cycle with vinegar added during each rinse. NO SMELL of gasoline!! YAY!
Is it dangerous to put the
Is it dangerous to put the clothes in the dryer?
Gas/clothes/and a solution!!!
ya'll are soo funny. I saw baking powder, vinegar, simple green and coke (that killed me lol) My husband changed a fuel filter and got soaked with gas. Already washed them twice and they still smell, going to try simple green, then coke and vinegar in the rinse, will update.
The gas smell
Ok, since you all were giving out pretty much the same advice, I didn't read to the end. Until of course, I already started the wash in the machine & my basement smells like a refinery!!!! So now what?
1, Will the smell comeout of the basement?
2. Will the drain line be contaminated? How do I flush it?
3. Do i know have to be concerned with someone walking in my house with a lit cigarette or a spark of some sort??
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