Foo - Getting Gasoline odor out of shoes

So earlier today, I was filling the family truckster up at the new QuickTrip gas station and their pump malfunctioned. The auto cut off did not cut off and the nozzle shot gasoline out of a vent hole or something onto my pants leg and shoe.

The station manager gave me $25 for my trouble, ( I live 30 miles from my office and had to drive home to change) and got my contact information for a claim.

I was wearing my favorite pair of shoes, Ecco Soft slip on mocs, and they now smell like gasoline. Any ideas how to get the gas smell out, or do I just go back to the station and submit a claim with their corporate office for a new pair of shoes?

Sparky Sparky!

Couch

Sparky Sparky!

Couch

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Ryan is petting Sparky right now, you will just have to wait your turn.

While you are waiting, any idea on the gas shoes?

Sparky Sparky!

Couch

Well that's one surefire way to do it.


*PS, Couchy, if you're going to flame someone, you need to douse them with a little vitriol as you're throwing on the match. Just sayin...*

Just tell the people at work that you've started walking to work, as your car eats up too much gas.

Or better yet, save them for the next time they have one of those annoying communal birthday party meetings at work. Just don't stand too close when they light the cake.

Perhaps you could try some Dr. Scholl's carbon odor eater shoe inserts?

Well that's one surefire way to do it.


*PS, Couchy, if you're going to flame someone, you need to douse them with a little vitriol as you're throwing on the match. Just sayin...*

I would never flame Jsharr. He's pretty flaming as it is.

Couch

I was wearing my favorite pair of shoes, Ecco Soft slip on mocs, and they now smell like gasoline.

Your shoe choice is questionable, but I will help.

Shoes outside in direct sunlight on a sunny day. Speed up the process with a fan,........

You pump your own gas? Animals..........

Your shoe choice is questionable, but I will help.

Shoes outside in direct sunlight on a sunny day. Speed up the process with a fan,........

You pump your own gas? Animals..........

You sir are a roughian and your taste is questionable at best.

Here is said shoe:

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You sir are a roughian and your taste is questionable at best.

Here is said shoe:

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I'm aware,..... 'It's the shoe of choice for those who pump their own gas."

I debated myself on if I should help save those slippers........

but seriously, outside, direct sun, fan.
(looking at three days+)

Why did you go home and change?

You pump your own gas? Animals..........

huh? like there's any choice.....

You pump your own gas? Animals..........


huh? like there's any choice.....

gas truck delivers gas to my house and pumps directly into cars,... Once a week service, currently $4.50 gallon

One of my favorite things about talking to people from states where you don't pump your own gas is comments like "Is that safe?" It reminds me of the quote from I Robot, "This doesn't run on gas, does it? Gas explodes, you know!"

One of my favorite things about talking to people from states where you don't pump your own gas is comments like "Is that safe?" It reminds me of the quote from I Robot, "This doesn't run on gas, does it? Gas explodes, you know!"

We have some self pump stations but they are always on the other side of town.

Why did you go home and change?

cuz someone walked up to him carrying a lit cigarette, and he **** himself.

I wonder if dousing them in baby oil will get the smell out.
same petroleum product, but no harmful contents.

I wonder if dousing them in baby oil will get the smell out.
same petroleum product, but no harmful contents.

I wonder if dousing them in skunkpiss would do anything? I mean, beyond getting curious onlookers to laugh and point while holding their noses. The nose-holding would be a new trend.

I wonder if dousing them in skunkpiss would do anything? I mean, beyond getting curious onlookers to laugh and point while holding their noses. The nose-holding would be a new trend.

you forget that we are talking about jsharr. That is what the normal odor is. He just doesn't want the gasoline to cover it up!:p

I find gasoline compliments bass quite well in the smelly department.

apparently you can use vinegar or watered down vanilla.
but for the sake of foo, I'd recommend vinegar mixed with vanilla extract.

In my case, I've had this happen with my Red Wings cowboy boots, but instead of gasoline it's mastic remover. Of course with me I had the luxury of not giving a damn.

But if I did, I'd probably rub fancy cat litter all over them because of the desiccant qualities, maybe even leaving them in there over night if I didn't think it would dry the leather so much it could damage it. Then I'd clean them off, perhaps by rinsing them with water, then oil them, if desired polish them, and be on my way.

So earlier today, I was filling the family truckster up at the new QuickTrip gas station and their pump malfunctioned. The auto cut off did not cut off and the nozzle shot gasoline out of a vent hole or something onto my pants leg and shoe.

The station manager gave me $25 for my trouble, ( I live 30 miles from my office and had to drive home to change) and got my contact information for a claim.

I was wearing my favorite pair of shoes, Ecco Soft slip on mocs, and they now smell like gasoline. Any ideas how to get the gas smell out, or do I just go back to the station and submit a claim with their corporate office for a new pair of shoes?

Hang them in the hot direct sun outdoors for a few days and see how that works

but seriously, outside, direct sun, fan.
(looking at three days+)

That's going to be the best way, but I doubt it will take three days. In warm weather a few hours might be sufficient.


One of my favorite things about talking to people from states where you don't pump your own gas is comments like "Is that safe?" It reminds me of the quote from I Robot, "This doesn't run on gas, does it? Gas explodes, you know!"

Of course it's not safe. That's why so many burnt-out husks of the less-than-fortunate cars litter the gas stations in those foolish 48 states that haven't yet had a chance in the last 60 years to enact self-serve bans, and why attendants in states that do ban self-serve are such highly-trained, responsible individuals.

You should definitely get new pants, new shoes, and be reimbursed for all expenses related to the failure of the auto shutoff.

Also, your State and or the Federal EPA may require a report of the Hazardous Material release. If the manager and/or QT gives you any lip, just casually mention EPA or State Agency spill reporting.

QT has been very accomodating so far. Gave me $25 at the time of the report. Followed up with a call to check on me, my pants (nice to have someone concerned about my pants) and my shoes. Told me to keep receipts, get items cleaned or replaced and then fax receipts to them for reimbursement. I wondered if they were placating me to keep me from reporting to the EPA, or if they are just a well run company. Either way, as of now, I have no issues with the company or their actions.

QT is pretty cool for how they treat customers. And their frozen drink selection puts 7-11 to shame. :thumb:

huh? like there's any choice.....

Move to New Jersey, it's illeagle to pump your own gas. And I can't understand why you would want to anyway.

Move to New Jersey, it's illeagle to pump your own gas. And I can't understand why you would want to anyway.

Pumping gas is an age honored male tradition. Boys yearn for that day when Dad let's them pump the gas. I remember asking my father if I could pump the gas. The place where we kept our boat had an OLD gas pump, where you used a hand pump to transfer gas from an above ground storage tank to a glass container on the pump that showed how many gallons were there. Then you used a hose to drain the gas from the pump into your boat or car. Then you wrote down how much gas you used and they would mail you a bill at the end of each month. Those were the days.

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My boys both enjoy helping me pump gas.

Last night, when telling my boys about the gas spilling on my shoes, my 8 year old thought it would be great to have shoes that smell of gasoline, since he says he loves the smell of gasoline.

QT has been very accomodating so far. Gave me $25 at the time of the report. Followed up with a call to check on me, my pants (nice to have someone concerned about my pants) and my shoes. Told me to keep receipts, get items cleaned or replaced and then fax receipts to them for reimbursement. I wondered if they were placating me to keep me from reporting to the EPA, or if they are just a well run company. Either way, as of now, I have no issues with the company or their actions.

wow,... I guess you dont have any issues. What about the boxers, don't forget the boxers. Remember the fumes traveled upwards and made you very uncomfortable. What about pain and suffering? Did Mrs. jsharr ignore you last night because you smelled disgusting? Surely there should be some compensation there? :)

I remember splashing myself with gas as a kid while filling up our car. Some of it got in my ear, which hurt. Rather than covering me in kitty litter and then hanging me outside in the direct sun for three days, my parents just let me have a bath.

Move to New Jersey, it's illeagle to pump your own gas. And I can't understand why you would want to anyway.

Isn't it the same way in Oregon?

I find it weird that there are states where you're not allowed to pump your own gas. Never heard of that before!

I remember splashing myself with gas as a kid while filling up our car. Some of it got in my ear, which hurt. Rather than covering me in kitty litter and then hanging me outside in the direct sun for three days, my parents just let me have a bath.

Excellent, this proves conclusively my theory that Canadidians can tell their offspring from their foot wear.

Move to New Jersey, it's illeagle to pump your own gas. And I can't understand why you would want to anyway.

Want to what, "move to New Jersey", or "pump your own gas"? Only a sic bird would want to do the former, and it doesn't take a Rocket Refueling Technician to do the latter.

I don't know about Oregon, but as far as Jersey requiring "full service" gas stations goes, it's sounds to me like: a). a state full of prima-donnas, too lazy, ignorant, and wealthy to get their asses out of their cars and do it themselves
b). an industry born likely of mobsters and/or unions, trying to create a revenue source from that which doesn't need to exist in the first place.

This ain't Driving Mss. Daisy; get yer asses out of your cars and pump it yourselves, or ride the bus.

This ain't Driving Mss. Daisy; get yer asses out of your cars and pump it yourselves, or ride the bus.

"Hoke?" "Hoke is that you?"

How do you non-self-pump-state folks get gasoline into your lawnmowers, snowblowers, gokarts, etc.? Will they fill up gas cans for you?

Yes they will and do.

QT has been very accomodating so far. Gave me $25 at the time of the report. Followed up with a call to check on me, my pants (nice to have someone concerned about my pants) and my shoes. Told me to keep receipts, get items cleaned or replaced and then fax receipts to them for reimbursement. I wondered if they were placating me to keep me from reporting to the EPA, or if they are just a well run company. Either way, as of now, I have no issues with the company or their actions.

They are being very accommodating because it is their risk-management policy to do so, and believe me it is in their best interest, not yours. By accepting the $25, you've already damaged your ability to recover future claims because they can say in court that you accepted the $25 as compensation and that you are not entitled to any further compensation for any injuries you may have sustained (cancer from the benzene exposure, etc)

Your spill did not likely exceed the EPA reportable quantity for petroleum spillage on dry ground, which is 25 gallons if I remember correctly. The faulty shutoff, however, is reportable to whatever agency regulates motorfuel delivery systems in your state.

Yes they will and do.

Do you ever have to tip 'em; I mean beyond just some sage advice or a hunch for the exacta at Meadowlands?

People in the central US just laugh and laugh at NJ and Oregon. I grew up in NJ and whenever I visit family, my friends here in OK make sure to remind me "don't forget, its dangerous to pump your own gas!" Ha ha. It is just so much easier to do it yourself.

Back in the day I pumped gas in Oregon. Tips were almost non existent.

I wonder how much this "service" inflates the, already ridiculous, price of gas in those two states.

Dunno. When I used to live in Portland I'd drive across the river to fuel up because of the 5-10 cent per gallon savings in Vancouver.

But a WA gas tax hike or two, and now it's a hair cheaper in Portland most of the time.

I think most Oregonians should be happy that those handful of extra jobs are out there.

My brother just recently bought some land in Ashland, OR; planning on building a big house there, and retiring away from Phoenix. I wonder if he even knows you don't pump your own gas there. Not sure he would even care though, as he rides a RANS recumbent. I don't think he drives that much.

Can't wait til I can go out and visit. Gonna make those poor schlubs check my: oil level; windshield washer fluid level; and the air pressure in my tires -- all in my rental car. *heh*

I refine solvents for a living. Gasoline is a solvent. The odor you detect coming off your shoes is the fumes as the gas evaporates. Those fumes are flamable. Set them outdoors and they will air out. When the gas has completely evaporated, the odor will be gone.

I believe Gasoline used to contain benzene (I'm not sure if it still does), a carcinogen, hence the outdoor recomendation. That's also the reason many states have 'pump your own' gas pumps. Too many over exposed pump jockeys.

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^^ That was my first thought. Might make them hard to wear, tho.