washing diesel out of clothes

[goaliedad]

I have a pair of Carhart coveralls that I used when I still had my tractor- it has a strong diesel smell. Well, now that I no longer have the tractor I would like to eliminate the smell- any hints? My wife says burn them- I would like to think I can at least minimize the smell.
Thanks!

 

[MrJimi]

Lots of luck, I spilled a little on my pant leg and it took about 3to4 washing to make it gone
use TIDE

 

[cp1969]

It can't be done. Flames are the only known cure, and that doesn't leave you with much to wear.

 

[MrJimi]

I have used a good degreaser with good results Dawn dish soap, engine degreaser etc. will work
Jim

 

[SnowRidge]

Waterless hand soap, the orange stuff, seems to help. Then wash in hot water.

 

[ultrarunner]

Waterless hand soap, the orange stuff, seems to help. Then wash in hot water.

Grandma used gasoline... but I'm not advocating it!

We also used a Dry Cleaning Fluid called Energine.

 

[jwstewar]

Do a search for Bob Skurka post about the time he washed his diesel smelling clothes and his daughter's school uniforms. That is probably one of the all time best post here on TBN. I think I laughed at that post for months. Not sure where it is, but it was several years ago.

OK, I found it.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/29704-how-do-you-get-diesel.html?highlight=daughter+school+uniform+simple+green

 

[mobilus]

Add Borax to the wash...

And some old aircraft mechanics swear by Coca-cola...

 

[tinkertoys]

use borax and tide plus hot water

 

[Cliff_Johns]

Simple green works well. A bit of a soak, then through the wash.

Cliff