How do i get petrol out of clothes???

LoLo

my other half spilt petrol on his jeans while filling up the car, any ideas how I get rid of the smell?

squeaky

Normally I'd just rub some washing up liquid into the area then just wash them as normal.

BWZN93

If it was me, id leave it, im one of those wierd people that love the smell of petrol!

Jo xx

arkonite_babe

just wash as normal and the smell will come out.

Katgoddess

arkonite_babe wrote:

just wash as normal and the smell will come out.

Yes thats what I tell my customers. Haven't had anyone come back moaning yet!

LoLo

I did just wash it and unfortunately the smell has not come out but thanks for replying.

Rhiannon_of_Woolamai

My husband managed to get petrol (when filling up the car) on his best cashmere work coat.

It smells horrible.

Anyone got any tips on how to get this out so that:
a. he's not flammable anymore
b. he smells better

Thankyou in advance!

ladygrey_2

I think you would be best taking it to a specialist cleaners

seraphina

Petrol is very volatile so just air it for a few days and it will evaporate off. Not sure what to do if it's stained at all though

arkonite_babe

Both of the above are good advice. Having previously worked in a petrol station I can suggest that you leave the coat to air in a well ventillated place for a few days. This will allow the petrol to evaporate. Make sure that you air it somewhere that is dry and unlikely to have any naked flames or high heat.Then take it to a specialist cleaners who can recommend how you would treat it. If it had just been an ordinary item of clothing, you could just have put it in the wash as normal, in this case I think though that cashmere should be treated with care.

Good luck

redballoon_2

Will it come out in a normal wash?