Use parts washer cleaning compound. use disposable latex gloves available at your local Rx . Your body absorbs what ever it comes in contact with . Probably the fumes will be less toxic and less EXPLOSIVE than Gasoline or Kerosene . Also - if your using a ready made parts washer - the seals may last longer if you run the correct cleaning fluid. The new fluids such as K&N Air Filter Cleaner Fluid available in gallons - is just about the best stuff I've ever used . So go with the flo . brien. 1981 GREMLIN 4X4