diff --git a/code/ZAS/FEA_gas_mixture.dm b/code/ZAS/FEA_gas_mixture.dm
index cb600b08c4d..6bd6e8115cd 100644
--- a/code/ZAS/FEA_gas_mixture.dm
+++ b/code/ZAS/FEA_gas_mixture.dm
@@ -336,7 +336,8 @@ datum
 					corresponding.moles += trace_gas.moles*giver.group_multiplier/group_multiplier
 			update_values()
 
-			del(giver)
+			// Let the garbage collector handle it, faster according to /tg/ testers
+			//del(giver)
 			return 1
 
 		proc/remove(amount)