Gasoline Odors on Hands

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removing gasoline odors

As weird as it sounds, getting out our good stainless serving spoons and ladle and rubbing them on the gasoline affected skin under water really does work. The smell transfers to the stainless then washes away. It doesn't get all of it but it gets most. Rinsed with 70% isopropyl and went back to rubbing the skin with stainless in an epsom salt and tea tree oil bath. Even works on the scalp which was worrisome.

Post by mixedblessing

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After hand soap absolutely did not work, I tried rubbing my hands with toothpaste (crest), vinegar and rubbing alcohol (91%)- the toothpaste didn't really help & (since I've got pretty raw hands from the long version of the story) the alcohol & vinegar produced stabbing pain (but maybe they would have worked). Then I tried the stainless steel spoon because I've also seen those steel bars of "soap", and it actually reduced the smell noticeably. Then let my hands dry out in front of a heater fan (~10 min), which let the rest of the gas odor evaporate. If that didn't work, I would've tried the peanut butter suggestion.

Post By gargles (Guest Post)

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IT WORKED! After trying dish washing soap to no avail, the stainless steel spoon combined with some soap under running water took every trace of smell away! Thanks for the suggestion!

Post By Vicky (Guest Post)

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The directions given by Tom up thread worked really well for me. Isopropyl rubbing alcohol was very effective. Hooray for science!

Post By Paul (Guest Post)

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Coffee worked for me. Much better!

Post By Ed (Guest Post)

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Thank you so much for the tip about using oil. I ran out of gas on my way to work this morning and had to put some gas in using a gas can. I had never used a gas can before and I made a complete mess. By the time I was done my hands reeked of gasoline! Dish soap and antibacterial hand soap didn't get rid of the gas smell. I looked on here then found some peppermint foot scrub made of olive oil, peppermint essential oil, borax, and some exfoliants. I've had the foot scrub for years but this was the first time I've ever used it. It worked perfectly. Thanks again! I couldn't bear the thought of coming to work smelling like gasoline.

Post By sarah (Guest Post)

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Well after jet skiiing in tahoe we needed to fill
up the tank with some gas.

My stupid dad, of course, spilled gas on my hands,
so i tried everything to get it off.

I tried everything on this list
the one that worked the best was
the coffee one,

but i found two other ones that got rid of the odor
completely

-Green Tea (Rub it all over your hands)

-Peanut Butter (Just rub it on your hands and when
you rinse it off, off comes the smell)

Post By Daniel (Guest Post)

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I was helping fill a car gas tank with a funnel and got gas all over my right hand. To get rid of the smell: I first tried washing over and over again. Then second I tried hand sanitizer. Third I tried an aroma thearpy sugar scrub. Fourth, I tried straight up aroma thearpy oil for the bath. Fifth, I tried washing my hands in lemon juice/lime juice and dawn dish soap. Sixth, I soaked my hand in coffee, and finally seventh, I rubbed my hand with a stainless steel serving spoon....And my hand still smells of gas, a little less, but still smells.

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

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I was helping my dad extract some gas from a faulty gas tank to another gas proof container and spilled some gas on my hands. I washed my hands for a few minutes with soap and water and repeated like three times. There still was some gas residue, so I used some hand sanitizer and the smell is gone.

Post By Jaime (Guest Post)

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Clorox Wipes work really well. Just rub between your hands for about 30 seconds, then rinse. Wash throroughly with soap and water. Works great, and you don't smell the gasoline anymore, nor the clorox!

Post By Bri (Guest Post)

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Thank you guys for the ideas, some teenagers where fighting on the other side of the pump and I got soaked! I showered and still smelled finallly washed with some dish soap....lathered real good. And that helped. Thank God cause I was scared to nurse my daughter. THank you guys for your ideas

Post By Lil Gina (Guest Post)

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I accidentally spilled gas on my hands when filling up my car, and had to drive home as it evaporated on my hands and my jacket. I washed my hands with SEVERAL diffrent soaps, and then read up on the oil-based product. I used a vanilla scented bath/massage oil and rubbed it into my hands. After that, I used dollar store anti-bacterial soap and it worked! I didn't even smell the soap!

Post By Libra In Red (Guest Post)

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I used dawn and lemon juice....worked pretty well!

Post By Nicole (Guest Post)

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Starbucks coffee took the smell out.

Post By Steve (Guest Post)

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I tried the rubbing alcohol + scented soap method, which worked well, but I had to do it twice and it still left a minor minor residue. Rubbing aroma therapy oil on my hands finally got rid of the nasty gasoline smell... thanks everyone for your ideas!

Post By Austinite (Guest Post)

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I tried the spoon trick and it really does work and is less hassle. Thanks for the tip.

Post By bg (Guest Post)

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the spoons works

Post By KELO (Guest Post)

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Believe it or not, I use a stainless steel spoon. Some stores sell little round stainless steel discs to get rid of odor on your hands. My first thought was "yah right"

So I experimented with a stainless steel spoon. It works great!. Just rub it all over your hands under running water. Of course there is noproblem if you want to use soap at the same time too.

And everyone has stainless steel cutlery. A spoon I thought was the easiest to hold. And is clearly a multi tasker in the kitchen.

Post by Sheraone

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I first used some hydrogen peroxide and put it on a washcloth and went over the skin which had gasoline. After that I put some toothpaste, and then after that I put some rubbing alcohol. Once dry, I put some moisturizer and then left my hands alone for about 20 minutes. The odor is mostly gone now.

Post By Brian (Guest Post)

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My friend Seth just changed a gasoline line and gasoline spilled all over his arm and side. After a shower alone did not work to rid of the odor on his skin, he applied an essential oil and the gas smell is gone. It isn't designed to be used necessarily as a topical oil (for on top of the skin), rather it is more of an aromatherapy oil, so some people might have a reaction, he says. But it worked well for him. The brand is Young Living, the type is Purification and it is made from basically lemongrass and chamomile. A small bottle costs $15-$35 for 15 mL. FYI Neither I nor my friend work for the company but they are a pyramid based business. Good luck!

Post By Christine In Denver (Guest Post)

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I tried Listerine, and it helped Not all smell gone, but now is much better

:-)

Post By Me (Guest Post)

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Like removes like gasoline is a polar molecule so you need another polar to get rid of it - one that doesn't smell so badly.

Use rubbing alcohol; if you don't have rubbing alcohol, sacrifice vodka or similar distilled ethanol.

Pour a little alcohol into your hand, add a bunch of scented liquid soap and rub, keep adding soap (it will not lather). After you have scrubbed your hands for a minute or so with this mixture, rinse with warm water, then use soap and water again.

Post By Tom (Guest Post)

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My husband tried the toothpaste and it just cover the oder. His hands now smell like mint octane gasoline.

Post By Puddin (Guest Post)

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Lava Soap removed the gasoline odor from my hands.

Post By Ron (Guest Post)

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Hey, thanks that toothpaste idea works

Post By Jake (Guest Post)

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After trying everything all of you suggested, we used Goo-Gone, it worked the best, thanks, have a Blessed Day..

Post By DJ (Guest Post)

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The toothpaste worked pretty well, the gas smell is nearly gone! Thank you very much!

Post By Aaron, Columbus (Guest Post)

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I tried several of the suggestions and found none to work so I tried cold coffee and it worked on the gasoline oder. I got the idea because when you smell different perfumes they give you coffee to smell in between the samples and it clears the smells from your nose. Before I tried the coffee I tried lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda, toothpaste, soap and water. Your Welcome . ..

Post By Frank (Guest Post)

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Becki in Indiana, thanks for your tip it worked

Post By tom thanks you (Guest Post)

RE: Gasoline Odors on Hair

Try putting baking soda in your hair in the places where the gas hit, rub it in real good and brush it out. It will help absorb the odor. Other than that, just washing it. Sooner or later, it won't smell like gasoline anymore.

Post by ThriftyFun

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i was fixing a gas line and it blew now i have gasoline in my hair how do i get rid of the smell im out of ideas""

Post By tammy (Guest Post)

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my grandparents used to run a laundry. People would used Lestoil for their grungy, greasy clothes. Try this.

Post by badwater

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My son works on cars all the time and gets gasoline on his hands.he uses a Mechanics Hand cleaner with Lanolin ,purchased from the Auto Store and his hands feel soft and smell very good.

Post By Louise (Guest Post)

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Wash your hands with a dab of toothpaste (any kind) and rinse well. The smell should be gone -- and your hands will be cavity-free!

Post By Becki in Indiana (Guest Post)

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Try rinsing your hands in vinegar.

Post By Cheryl (Guest Post)

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