Jet Fuel Wash

Abstract

A specific recipe for soap that eliminates the extremely stubborn smell of jet fuel or other hydrocarbon liquid.

Claims

1. A composition of matter for removing hydrocarbon liquids from a surface comprising: citronella oil; peppermint oil; eucalyptus oil; sandalwood oil; and lemon oil.

2. The composition of matter of claim 1, further comprising: a base liquid soap and abrasive material for use on hands and skin.

3. The composition of matter of claim 1, further comprising: a liquid absorbent disposable towel.

4. A method for removing hydrocarbon liquids from a surface, comprising: washing the surface affected by the hydrocarbon liquid with a specialize soap, wherein the specialize soap comprises: base liquid soap; citronella oil; peppermint oil; eucalyptus oil; sandalwood oil; lemon oil; and abrasive material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein:

[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a flowchart providing an exemplary method in accordance with aspects of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Some embodiments of the present invention are described with specificity herein to meet statutory requirements. However, the scope of the invention is not intended to be defined by the description itself. The claimed subject matter may be embodied as to include different features, elements, components, steps, or combinations of steps, similar to those described herein, and in combination with other existing or future technologies. Moreover, although the term “step” might be used to connote different elements of the methods employed, this term should not be interpreted as implying any particular order among or between various steps herein disclosed unless and except the order of individual steps is explicitly described or required.

[0011] The present invention is directed towards a specific recipe for soap that eliminates the extremely stubborn smell of jet fuel. Some embodiments of the present invention may comprise a base liquid soap made for scale production mix with natural essential oils that are not commonly used in soap that are combined in the right percentages such that they are completely skin safe.

[0012] Some embodiments of the present invention may be produced by combining 15 ounces of base liquid soap, 1 ml of citronella oil, 0.25 ml of peppermint oil, 0.5 ml of Eucalyptus oil, 0.5 ml of sandalwood oil, 0.5 ml of lemon oil, and 50 grams of abrasive material. Abrasive material may include, but not be limited to, pumice, pulverize or powdered nut shells, such as almond shells or walnut shells, other cellulose-based exfoliants and the like or combinations thereof. One having skill in the art will recognize that concentrations of more than 3% essential oils are not safe for continuous use directly on skill. As such, formulations of the present invention for direct use on skin include no more than 3% total essential oil by volume.

[0013] Some embodiments of the present invention may include shower soap, shampoo, laundry detergent and the like. Some embodiments of the present invention may include handwipes which are highly portable and can be kept near a mechanics workspace for use immediately after exposure to jet fuel or other hydrocarbon liquid. Such a handwipe may comprise a liquid absorbent and disposable hand tower that may be saturated with the cleaning product described herein. Such a disposable hand tower may comprise paper, cotton, woven bamboo fiber, or the like or combinations thereof.

[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates a flowchart 100 providing an exemplary method in accordance with aspects of the present invention. At step 104, excess jet fuel and/or other hydrocarbon liquid, if any, is removed from the surface. As used herein, “surface” is a broad term that includes, but is not limited to floors, countertops, parts, tools, clothing, hair, hands, skin, or the like. At step 108, washing the surface affected by the hydrocarbon liquid with a specialize soap comprising base liquid soap, citronella oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, sandalwood oil, lemon oil, and abrasive material. At step 112, the excess soap may be rinsed from the surface with water. At step 116, steps 108 through 112 may be repeated as needed.

[0015] Embodiments of the present invention have been described, as required by statute, to be illustrative, but should not be interpreted to be restrictive. One having skill in the art will recognize that many different arrangements of the various components depicted are possible without departing from the scope of the claims below, as well as arrangements including components not explicitly shown.

[0016] One having skill in the art will understand that certain combinations and/or sub-combinations of elements and features are of utility and may be employed without reference to other combinations and/or sub-combinations and are contemplated within the scope of the claims. Not all steps listed in the various figures need be carried out in the specific order described.