I fill my kerosene heater up 2 or three times a week and I always seem to get some on my hands and it stinks. Does anyone know what works to get rid of the smell. Soap and water doesn't do much.
2007-02-05 14:50:42 · 9 answers · asked by papabear 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
CLEANING THE KEROSENE SMELL OFF YOUR HANDS
Handling kerosene means some will get on your hands, and it has a distinctive aroma. Because kerosene is a penetrating oil, regular detergent often does not completely eliminate the aroma. Thick, cheap hair shampoo, or a women's facial cleanser, will dissolve the kerosene quickly and easily. Any lingering kerosene aroma can be removed by using the new "hand sanitizer," which is an emulsified solution of glycerin, alcohol and water. When your hands are still damp and rinsed from using the shampoo, put on some "hand sanitizer," rub your hands together, then rinse and dry, leaving your hands smelling nice and fresh. A bit of trouble, but necessary for those of us using kerosene heaters.
http://www.milesstair.com/kero_fuel_primer.html
2007-02-05 15:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by GeneL 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The gas it makes use of would not say something with reference to the wide-unfold or reliability of the heating device. in basic terms notice kerosene (#a million homestead heating oil) is extra costly than popular #2 homestead heating oil. the advantages kerosene has over popular heating oil is it burns purifier and would not gel up in real chilly climate.
2016-10-01 12:06:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear a pair of gardening large rubber gloves and leave them there at the point of need
or go to the auto motives section of the dept, stores and get Orange dope for cleaning hands that have a pump and keep it by the sink
2007-02-05 15:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by bev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use an automotive type handwashing agent such as goop. There is also waterless soaps. You can follow up with regular soap then.
2007-02-05 14:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the auto parts store and get some citrus gojo hand cleaner.
It works for me.
2007-02-05 14:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by billjd72 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try putting gloves on before you start, or rinse your hands in lemon juice when you've finished.
2007-02-05 19:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by jemima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ivory dish liquid will do the trick,happens here also! Stay warm friend.
2007-02-05 14:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by twysty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash them in Dial soap for about two minutes.
2007-02-05 14:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by Dancin♥Qu33n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its too simple wash ur hand with curds first and then with soap
2007-02-05 19:21:57 · answer #9 · answered by sb r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋