Eli5: Why do some smells like fuel oil or garlic stay on hands for hours even after extensive scrubbing and washing?

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Eli5: Why do some smells like fuel oil or garlic stay on hands for hours even after extensive scrubbing and washing?

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Answer 1

Advice passed down from my nanny – after cutting garlic, rub your hands under a cold faucet and rub them with a spoon. Works like a charm. I also wash it with soap after.