How to Remove Tree Sap From Clothes
Are you finding yourself with tree sap all over your favorite sweater or dress? Don’t worry—it’s easier than you might think to get tree sap out of clothes. Here’s a few tips to help make sure you’re able to remove that irritating sap with minimal damage to your clothing.
Things to Have:
- Cotton Ball
- Lighter Fluid
- Cotton Swab
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Liquid Dish Soap
Steps to Take:
- If the sap is still wet, scrape it off with a cotton swab—but be careful not to rub too hard; sap can easily stick to fabric.
- After scraping the sap off with a cotton swab, dab a little lighter fluid onto cotton balls and gently rub the sap with the cotton balls.
- If the sap has hardened, soak a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and rub the hardened sap off the fabric.
- Once the sap has been removed, fill a sink with warm water and a few drops of liquid dish soap. Submerge the affected item in the soapy water, let it soak for fifteen minutes, and then rinse with cold water.
- If the sap stain persists, dab a little vinegar directly onto the sap stain and let sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse again with cold water.
- Finally, put the garment in the dryer or hang dry, and the sap should be removed.
Following these steps should help you remove tree sap from clothes with minimal damage to the fabric. Just remember to be careful and take your time, and you’ll be able to get rid of that pesky sap in no time!