Did an oil change and got some oil on my hands.. tried washing it multiple times but it still smells like oil. There is no oil left on my hands that I can see but the smell is still there, any ideas how to get rid of the smell?My hands smell like oil after oil change ... tried washing it many times- can't get the smell out?Most auto parts stores carry Hand Cleaner/degreaser...I use %26quot;Fast Orange%26quot;...With pumice...It takes the oil/grease right off and has a citrus smell. No solvents of any kind in this stuff...In fact, it has aloe and lanolin in it! It just works good!My hands smell like oil after oil change ... tried washing it many times- can't get the smell out?it will go away by tomorrow.
If the smell really bothers you next time wear a rubber glove. But if the smell really bothers you, maybe auto repair is not your thing.
I'm not saying I like the smell, but I don't mind it all as I know it is part of the repair process.
Good Luck...My hands smell like oil after oil change ... tried washing it many times- can't get the smell out?And this is why I always wear gloves.
Try running your hands under water with a piece of stainless steel. I don't know if it works for oil, but it works instantly for garlic and onions.My hands smell like oil after oil change ... tried washing it many times- can't get the smell out?Try citrus..like peeling a lemon or an orange. If just peeling doesn't do it then squeeze juice into hand and work it in.My hands smell like oil after oil change ... tried washing it many times- can't get the smell out?Squeeze some lemon or orange juice on your hands. The citric acid in the fruit helps get rid of all kinds of stench.My hands smell like oil after oil change ... tried washing it many times- can't get the smell out?I wash with dish washing soap. It seems to work well.My hands smell like oil after oil change ... tried washing it many times- can't get the smell out?try baking soda???
