Getting gasoline or gas smell out of clothes

[Ματθιας]

Hopefully, this will help somebody.

Yesterday, I was pumping gas and I got gas on my jacket sleeve. it's denim-ish material - like the old school work jackets. Since, I didn't want to toss it, and it was fairly new, I wanted to try to get the gas smell out.

I carry some garbage bags in my vehicles, they come in handy, tossed my jacket in one and went home.

Jacket went into the wash by itself with regular detergent and some Dawn dish washing liquid. and nothing worked after multiple washes - still smelled.

I was getting a frustrated, so I called a friend who used to work at a dry cleaner. She told me to put 1.5 to 2 cups of white vinegar and wash as normal. Two washes and it was good!

 

[BU1]

Does it smell like a jar of pickles now?

 

[67tempest]

Being a hot rodder I have splashed gas on just about every piece of clothing you can imagine. I have just washed the garment normally, sometimes more than once, but the smell eventually went away.

 

[Ματθιας]

Surprisingly, no gas smell at all. Two washes and done!

 

[Rustyt1953]

Vinegar is a food grade SAK.

 

[WardenRoss]

If my memory is correct, from my shade tree mechanic youth, automatic transmission fluid is the stinking worse fluid to get on your clothes.

That and PB Blaster.....


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[pantannojack]

Try GO JO hand cleaner

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Soaking-for 20 minutes or more-is a good way to deal smells. I soaked a bathmat over night in water with a big dose of lemon juice, it removed cat smell.

 

[JohnRippert]

I bought a pullover sweat shirt with pockets that smelled like perfume when it arrived. Several washes did nothing to the smell. I read that a white vinegar wash would take care of it, and it did. Washed once in vinegar and again in normal detergent. Smells fine now.

 

[ACORN]

Permatex make a laundry detergent to remove grease oil and gasoline.
A local restaurant orders it to clean their cooks clothing.

 

[Ματθιας]

I bought a pullover sweat shirt with pockets that smelled like perfume when it arrived. Several washes did nothing to the smell. I read that a white vinegar wash would take care of it, and it did. Washed once in vinegar and again in normal detergent. Smells fine now.

That's what I meant by two washes.

 

[smoothshooter]

Ballistol is pretty rank stuff. Smells like old sweaty mildewed gym socks. But I don’t know if it is hard to wash out of clothes.

 

[oldbrownhat]

Ballistol is pretty rank stuff. Smells like old sweaty mildewed gym socks. But I don’t know if it is hard to wash out of clothes.

I rather like the smell of Ballistol. Now Kroil, on the other hand...

 

[oldbrownhat]

Permatex make a laundry detergent to remove grease oil and gasoline.
A local restaurant orders it to clean their cooks clothing.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[chief38]

Narraganset,

This post almost enticed me to start that Laundry Detergent thread for you! LOL!!

 

[Bekeart]

Buy One Get One - Donate TWO

Narraganset,

This post almost enticed me to start that Laundry Detergent thread for you! LOL!!

Arm & Hammer frequently is available at buy One Get One sale.

When that happens I buy some for donation.

Clients can not use their SNAP card for laundry products.

Bekeart

 

[03hemi]

Fire gets rid of the gas smell in clothing.

 

[mtgianni]

Sunshine does a lot for removing odors from clothes. Let it sit in bright sunlight for 8-10 hours. For me this time of year, that's two days.