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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Other people will explain the why but, with garlic specifically, run your hands over the metal of the sink faucet before you finish washing (so you can make sure you didnt pick up bacteria) and it will neutralize the scent.

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