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oil smell removal

troll35
troll35 Posts: 712 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
My Dad has a pair of work overalls that stink of oil/petrol:eek: . My mother has washed them several times but can't get rid of the smell. Has anyone got any suggestions please:D
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  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    Put them out on the cloths line on a windy day.

    You may have to do it a few times but it will work.
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  • mandy_moo_1
    mandy_moo_1 Posts: 1,201 Forumite
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    What about putting a tablespoon of bicarb in with the washing powder? Not sure if it'd work, but bicarb's supposed to get rid of bad odours so it might ;)
  • Gorgeous_George
    Gorgeous_George Posts: 7,964 Forumite
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    Learn to live with the smell.

    or

    Zap 'em with a steamer.

    :)

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  • Mr_Meanie
    Mr_Meanie Posts: 297 Forumite
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    What about soaking them in a solution or Stardrops , it seems to be the universal cure all for anyhing thats dirty :grin:
    I love my spell checker, it stops me making all sorts of stupid smelling mistakes. :doh:
  • brokenwings
    brokenwings Posts: 608 Forumite
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    put a mixture of bicarb and lemon juice in a plant spray bottle and mist them a couple of times with the solution while its still foaming.
  • SnowyOwl_2
    SnowyOwl_2 Posts: 5,257 Forumite
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    How about putting a big scoop of soda crystals into the machine next time they go through the wash? Soda crystals are fantastic at getting grease etc out, so I should imagine they'd work on the smell too.
  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    I would try soaking them in a vinegar solution and then hanging outside.
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