How to Remove Diesel Fuel

Clothes drying on the line.

The smell of diesel fuel lingers on clothes and skin even after it has been washed. This fuel can leave a stain on fabric if left too long. Luckily, removing both smells and stains is fairly easy, using only a few household items.

Things You'll Need

• Degreaser
• Spray bottle
• Laundry detergent
• Clay mask

Instructions

On Clothing

1. Mix water and a degreaser such as dish soap or laundry detergent in a spray bottle. Spray the stained area thoroughly and set it out overnight. If the affected area is large, you may want to leave it soaking instead.

2. Throw clothes in washer. Add at least half a cup of degreaser. Wash in cold water.

3. Let the clothing line dry. Putting it in the dryer makes it harder to remove any linger stains by setting them into the clothing with heat.

On Hands

1. Buy a clay facial mask. Treatments that include oatmeal work well.

2. Apply to skin and let it sit for as long as the package recommends. While it sits, the mask should dry out your skin and absorb the diesel.

3. Repeat as necessary.

References

• Removing Diesel Fuel Smell from Hands and Clothing
• Eliminating Fuel Smells from Laundry