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Step 1: Let the clothes soak in the tub ofwarmwater and degreaser (or in the washer) for about two hours.(Thisbreaks down the oils in the fuel.) Step 2: Drain thewater,rinse, and then refill with clean water, your 2-literbottleof coke, and the box of baking soda.
Hereof, can you wash clothes with diesel fuel on them?
The best thing I've found for getting dieselsmellout of clothes is to pre-treat theclothingwith Dawn dishwashing detergent, and then washthem as usual.I have even added some to the whole loadto get rid ofthe diesel fuel smell.
- Ventilate the area.
- Extinguish any open flames in the area of the diesel fuel.
- Sprinkle cat litter over the diesel fuel on the concrete.
- Use the broom to sweep the cat litter into the dustpan.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4, if some diesel fuel is stillpresent.
Also to know is, how do you get the smell of diesel fuel out of your clothes?
Sprinkle the baking soda onto the fabric andletit sit for a few minutes before spritzing the area withvinegarfrom a spray bottle, and rub it into the fibers. The vinegarwillevaporate quickly and neutralize the odor in theprocess.After 15 minutes, it's safe to vacuum up any leftoverpowder orresidue.
Fill your washing machine with water. Dissolve one cupofbaking soda in hot water and add it to the water. Add thestankyclothing and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.You canleave them in the machine overnight if you wish beforeaddingdetergent and running your regular wash cycle.