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01/30/2008 06:34:50 PM · #1 |
Anybody know a good way to get rid of the smell of gasoline and oil from fabrics and hard materials?
Message edited by author 2008-01-30 18:35:10. |
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01/30/2008 06:37:40 PM · #2 |
Sorry, no. Good luck, Kelly.
I was hoping this was a challenge suggestion. ;)
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01/30/2008 06:38:48 PM · #3 |
I was thinking Scratch-n-Sniff Photography...
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01/30/2008 06:45:47 PM · #4 |
| YOu try a liquid dish soap like dawn? |
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01/30/2008 06:48:02 PM · #5 |
| There's a product called Big Orange. I know Smart and Final carries it - if you have that in your area. It's a grease cutter, and when diluted with water it's mild and yet effective - kind of a miracle liquid. Check it out. |
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01/30/2008 06:48:58 PM · #6 |
| Baking soda. Sprinkle liberally on the fabric and leave for a week or so. Might be worth changing the baking soda after a few days if the article is very contaminated. This works every time with any smell. For instance, leave a box of baking soda open in your refrigerator and it will remove any smells from therein (such as onions..) |
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01/30/2008 07:00:46 PM · #7 |
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01/30/2008 07:03:05 PM · #8 |
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01/30/2008 07:09:44 PM · #9 |
White vinegar works really well at removing orders from fabrics. It is very inexpensive when you buy it in the gallon size. If something is really stinky go ahead and put half or even a whole bottle in the wash along with laundry soap.
For something you can't put in the washer you can mix vinegar with water and spray it on the item.
Vinegar also helps soften the water in the wash and helps keep clothes like jeans from fading. I add it to every load. |
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01/30/2008 07:31:02 PM · #10 |
Ooooh, some awesome ideas!!
Thanks :-D |
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01/30/2008 07:34:33 PM · #11 |
WoW, what kinda parties are YOU having? LOL
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01/30/2008 07:38:21 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by klstover:
Anybody know a good way to get rid of the smell of gasoline and oil from fabrics and hard materials? |
Kelly, were you up to no good again? LOL!
I guess you could light up a cigarette while wearing those clothes. If things go correctly, the smell will be long gone! ;-)
(Disclaimer: Don't really do this, please!)
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01/30/2008 07:41:34 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
WoW, what kinda parties are YOU having? LOL |
Just thinking outloud Leroy; a little gasoline and some oil might make a fun "ruin the dress" photoshoot (if you still have that wedding dress). |
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01/30/2008 08:19:59 PM · #14 |
There's this wonderful stuff called Nilodor. One drop is all you need.
Message edited by author 2008-01-30 21:29:59. |
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01/30/2008 08:25:11 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Venom:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
WoW, what kinda parties are YOU having? LOL |
Just thinking outloud Leroy; a little gasoline and some oil might make a fun "ruin the dress" photoshoot (if you still have that wedding dress). |
Might also "ruin the bride".
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01/30/2008 08:26:51 PM · #16 |
| Haha, okay, so what happened is just that a lot of my stuff had to get stored in a garage for an extended period of time. |
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01/30/2008 08:41:22 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by klstover:
Anybody know a good way to get rid of the smell of gasoline and oil from fabrics and hard materials? |
I sleep with my colleague who puts lots of perfume. So far working fine. :-D |
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01/30/2008 08:48:26 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Might also "ruin the bride". |
Verbal Redundancy Warning :-D
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01/30/2008 09:29:10 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by klstover:
Haha, okay, so what happened is just that a lot of my stuff had to get stored in a garage for an extended period of time. |
Oh! So there's not actual gasoline on the fabric. In that case - I'd use Borax in the wash - it's fantastic. |
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01/30/2008 10:35:02 PM · #20 |
I used to work in a laundry and we used vinegar. It'll smell when it comes out, but that fades quickly. If you can put the items out in the sun for a while after, that'll help as well.
Borax does pretty well too, and neither are expensive. |
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01/30/2008 11:21:30 PM · #21 |
The only problem with Borax, at least where I bought it, is it comes only in gigantic boxes. We needed a few tablespoons to make silly putty (a REALLY fun project with kids, btw), but had to buy something like 10 pounds of it.
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01/30/2008 11:23:53 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by klstover:
Haha, okay, so what happened is just that a lot of my stuff had to get stored in a garage for an extended period of time. |
Ahhh, we were wondering you and  Brad were getting cozy :-P
just kidding ofcourse...
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01/31/2008 12:36:59 AM · #23 |
| Billy Mayz here and i have an unbelieveable offer. It removes all dirt, it removes gas, it removes the skin from your bones. My new chemical peal 2.0 is the way to go!!! it will remove any smell or stain quickly and with ease, Just pour on and watch it literaly melt away the stain.... |
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01/31/2008 12:58:02 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by Jimbo_for_life:
Billy Mayz here and i have an unbelieveable offer. It removes all dirt, it removes gas, it removes the skin from your bones. My new chemical peal 2.0 is the way to go!!! it will remove any smell or stain quickly and with ease, Just pour on and watch it literaly melt away the stain.... |
Yeah, sure, but does it smell like oranges?
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