How do I get rid of the Kerosene smell on clothes?

Question

Clothes have been washed only once but still have a bit of a kerosene smell, how do I get the smell out???

Answer 1

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vinegar and lemon juice and a good de-greasing laundry detergent. May take several washes. DO NOT dry until the smell is out. If you dry it in, it will be much harder to get out.

Answer 2

Hang them outside on a clothesline. YOu shouldn't put clothes with kerosene or solvents in the dryer--the heat may cause them to burn. If you air them outside, the kerosese should evaporate after a day or two. If there's still a residue, wash them in the sink/bathtub using a heavy duty degreaser like Greased Lighning or Formula 409. Then dry out doors again.