How do you get Diesel fuel out of clothes?
Question:My son is in the Marines. While loading some equipment onto a ship, something popped and he got about 2 1/2 gallons of Diesel Fuel on his cammies. Between the pants and blouse, each set costs him abut $70, and he would like to try to save them. I've done a lot of laundry in my day, but have never had to deal with this. Does anyone have any suggestions that I can pass on to him? Thanks everyone.
Answers:
as a former heavy equipment operator, try this. Take a 5 gallon bucket, fill with 4 gallons water and 2x the scoops of laundry detergent you would use in washing machine, mix thouroghly, place camos in bucket, let soak for 24 hours, transfer to washing machine, was normally. good as new.
wash them in gasoline!!
Diesel Fuel Stain Removal from Clothing
To remove diesel fuel from clothing, first, place the stained areas facedown on paper towels. Apply dry-cleaning solvent to the back side of stain, replacing the paper towels frequently. Allow to dry, then rub in liquid detergent or dampen stain area with water and rub with bar soap or detergent paste. Rinse and launder. If any odor remains, add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle of your washer, as this should take out any remaining smell. Good Luck!:)
I think if you try and wash it in the hottest water setting on your washer with tide, that might do it. Diesel has an oil base and will be hard to get out.
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