How to remove the smell of kerosene

Before you decide to use special products such as kerosene to remove stains, think carefully, since oil-based products have a very strong and persistent smell, which is difficult to wash off not only from the skin, but also from clothes, dishes, etc. If you have somehow encountered this substance in everyday life and don’t know how to remove the smell of kerosene from a given surface, in this article we will give you some tips on how to get rid of the problem with the help of improvised means.

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What is kerosene and why is it difficult to remove?

Kerosene is a combustible substance in the form of a colorless or slightly yellowish liquid, an oily consistency, which is obtained by distillation of oil. It is widely used in everyday life:

• as a solvent for paints and varnishes;
• as fuel for household and lighting devices;
• for flushing mechanisms;
• to remove rust;
• for the prevention of pediculosis;
• in traditional medicine;
• as a means to strengthen hair.

Important! Unfortunately, there is no universal recipe for how to remove kerosene. No matter how much you wash, wash, be prepared for the fact that only with time the smell of kerosene will leave your thing.

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How to remove the smell of kerosene?

Smells in the apartment kerasin and tobacco, what to do and how to neutralize? Before you begin to solve this problem, take into account some tips:

1. Work in a well-ventilated area.
2. When working with kerosene, avoid contact with flammable objects.
3. Wash clothes cleaned with kerosene separately.
4. Before processing in the washing machine, wash the product with your hands in several waters, as the smell of kerosene will eat into the rubber parts of the drum.
5. When using means to remove the smell of kerosene, in order to avoid allergic reactions and deformation of the material, test them in an inconspicuous area of ​​the item being cleaned for compatibility with the substance, only then proceed with the process.
6. After processing, dry the item in a draft so that the product is well ventilated.

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How to remove the smell of kerosene?

Depending on the type of surface you are cleaning, the following products may come in handy:

• washing powder;
• dishwashing liquid;
• fabric softener;
• chlorine bleach "White";
• baking soda;
• mustard powder;
• slaked lime;
• wooden sawdust.

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How to remove the smell of kerosene?

In order to cope with such a problem as a sharp, steady and rather unpleasant aroma from kerosene as quickly as possible, do not try to use any improvised means suitable for this purpose in your opinion. Check out the recommendations of specialists who advise only effective substances and act on the proposed instructions. In this case, you do not have to spend a lot of time and effort.

Method 1

The cheapest way to remove the smell of kerosene is weathering in the fresh air, but it is the longest. The airing time depends largely on the material on which kerosene has got, and how much the smell has saturated the object. The term can be from a few days to several weeks.

Method 2

1. Take a washing container, pour cold water.
2. Dilute 0.5 cups of dishwashing liquid in a liquid, preferably without dye.
3. Soak the product for 1-3 hours.
4. Wring out.
5. Pour warm water, add detergent and 1 tbsp. soda.
6. Wash hands thoroughly.

Method 3

1. Wash the product 2-3 times using washing powder.
2. Rinse several times.
3. To get the desired effect, add fabric softener to the water.

Method 4

If the type of fabric allows, use Chlorine Bleach "White" or "Domestos":

1. Dissolve a small amount of the substance in cool water.
2. Immerse the product pre-washed in the solution for several minutes.
3. Rinse thoroughly in running water.

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What else can you remove the smell of kerosene?

If the aroma is distributed from some containers that you used for kerosene, but you would not want to throw them away, choose one of the following methods.

Option 1

1. Dissolve mustard powder in hot water until smooth.
2. Pour the solution onto the item to be cleaned.
3. Shake several times for half an hour.
4. Soak for 30-40 minutes.
5. Pour out the used solution.
6. Rinse with warm water.
7. Rinse cold.

Option 2

1. Make lime milk: mix 1 part quicklime and 3 parts water.
2. Mix well.
3. Pour solution into the container to be cleaned.
4. Shake several times.
5. Leave for a while.
6. Drain the mixture.
7. Fill the container with a new solution.
8. Let it brew for 2-3 hours.
9. Rinse.

Important! To speed up the processing time, add a little coarse sand to the solution.

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How to remove the smell of kerosene from the skin?

If after contact with kerosene on the body there is a smell, use environmental remedy - mustard. In this case, the smell will depart faster. Proceed as follows:

1. Before washing the contaminated part of the body, moisten it with water and sprinkle with mustard powder.
2. Wait a while.
3. Wash with soap.

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How to wash the floor from the smell of kerosene?

The most affordable option is wood sawdust:

1. Wet sawdust with water, sprinkle the floor.
2. Wait a few hours for the smell to absorb.
3. Remove with a broom.
4. Wipe the floor with water and detergent.
5. If the smell has not completely disappeared, repeat the procedure again.

Use special aerosols that remove all kinds of odors and dirt. They can be bought at any car shop. Before use, carefully read the instructions for use:

1. Shake the product in a spray can.
2. Spray onto contaminated area.
3. Rub it.
4. Wash off with soapy water.

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How to remove the smell of kerosene from the hair?

When using kerosene on the hairline as a prophylaxis of pediculosis or in the form of a mask, be prepared to wash out the smell more than once:

1. Wash your hair thoroughly several times with warm water using shampoo.
2. When rinsing, add a few drops of essential oil to the water.
3. If you have oily hair, brew mustard powder to the consistency of gruel, apply for a couple of minutes on dirty hair. After that, be sure to use hair balm.

Important! Remember that even after washing your hair several times in wet weather, the smell of kerosene will still be felt, it will pass itself after some time.

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Now you know all the ways to remove the smell of kerosene from any surface, from clothing, from the floor, and even from skin or hair. Be careful when using this product and try not to use it at all in a closed or poorly ventilated area.