Question from Lyn
Hi Debra,
I was finished pumping gasoline this evening(5pm) and removing the hose from my car when a gush of gasoline got onto me and my clothes. I came home and removed my clothes and bathed first to get the gasoline off my body. A neighbor of mine who works on cars suggested I leave the clothes outside to air out before cleaning. Some of the clothes I usually hand wash in baking soda and vinegar. The pants and jacket I take to the cleaners only when necessary. The pants I don’t care about because I was going to get rid of them anyway. But the jacket (navy jean) and the scarf I really like. What would you suggest as far as cleaning? Soak in baking soda and vinegar or even add borox?
The dry cleaners I use is a “Green” cleaner, but when I do use them there is usually a scent remaining on my clothes that I need to steam out (hand steamer)and air out before I can wear. Most of my clothes are cotton and some have a little spandex.
Thank you in advance for your response.
Debra’s Answer
Personally, I would just dispose of the clothing. I know you like these pieces, but I know from experience–having lost some of my favorite clothing to pens left in pockets and lost shipping boxes–that life does go on and you may like the replacement clothing even better.
