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As soon as it dries, the sap will stick to the fibers of the clothes and become a stubborn stain. The sap is easiest to remove when treated as soon as it gets on the garment, but you don’t have to throw the item away if the stain has dried. Rubbing alcohol, stain removers, and soaps can all break down tree sap. The remaining stains will clear up when you wash your clothes as usual. As long as you don’t put it in the dryer, causing the stain to deepen, your clothes can be clean again.
Steps
Treat stains with rubbing alcohol
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Freeze the sap stain in the freezer for a few minutes. You only need to do this step when there is a lump of resin on the garment, as it will not come off easily unless frozen. You can either put your clothes in the freezer or pack a few ice cubes in a bag and place them on top of the sap. After a few minutes, the sap will solidify. [1] X Research Source
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Use a plastic razor. Use a dull butter knife to avoid cutting your hands or damaging your clothes. Place the knife close to the fabric and scrape off the sap. Remember to be very careful when using a knife. Frozen sap will be brittle and break easily, so you don’t need to scrape it vigorously. [2] X Research Source
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Pour a little rubbing alcohol on the towel. Dab alcohol on an old rag, handkerchief, or cotton ball. Isopropyl alcohol is available at any drugstore. If alcohol is not available, you can substitute with alcohol-based hand sanitizer or hairspray. [3] X Research Sources
- For leather clothing, try using a soap made specifically for leather. A little peanut butter can also be effective without damaging the skin. [4] X Research Sources
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Gently rub the rubbing alcohol onto the sap stain. Use a damp cloth to blot the stain. If you poured alcohol directly onto the stain, you can also scrub it with your fingers or an old toothbrush.
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Repeat this step if necessary. Usually you’ll see the alcohol dissolve the sap immediately, but large stains will require more than one application. Use a rag soaked in alcohol or pour more alcohol on the sap and rub until the stain is gone.
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Wash clothes. Wash clothes as usual. You can put the clothes in the washing machine and use regular laundry soap. For maximum results, wash on the hottest setting possible within fabric-safe limits. You can read instructions on clothing labels or search online for information about the fabric you are dealing with.
Use stain removers and bleach
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Pre-treat tree sap stains with a stain remover. Most stain removers on the market are capable of degrading tree sap. A little regular liquid laundry soap also works. Pour stain remover onto a rag or cotton ball and dab a thin layer on the area to be cleaned. [5] X Research Sources
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Soak the sap stain for 20 minutes. If desired, you can use your fingers or a toothbrush to rub the stain remover onto the sap. Leave the garment in a well-ventilated place to dry for at least 20 minutes. This time is enough to remove the dried sap that is difficult to clean with normal washing alone.
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Wash clothes at the hottest possible temperature. Washing water temperature depends on the type of fabric. Most clothes can be washed in warm water, and that should be enough to clean up sap stains. Delicate or dark fabrics should be washed separately in cold water. You can wash it by hand or in a washing machine. [6] X Research Sources
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Wash clothes with bleach to remove stubborn stains. Regular laundry soap is also sufficient to clean sap stains. For more effect, you can use bleach. Chlorine bleach is safe for white cotton or cotton blends. To wash all other fabrics, you need to use oxygen bleach for colored clothes. Read the information on the label to make sure the product won’t damage the clothes. [7] X Research Sources
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Repeat this until the sap stain is gone. Whatever you want, don’t put stained clothes in the dryer. As soon as the stain dries, it becomes a cleaning nightmare, especially when you use heat. You should wash it again or try isopropyl alcohol. You may need to do this 2-3 times to get rid of the sap, but you will save your valuables.
Clean sap stains with laundry detergent
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Mix 1 part laundry detergent with 1 part water. Pour a small amount of bleach-free laundry detergent into a small container. You don’t need a lot of laundry detergent, just enough to cover the sap stain. Start with a teaspoon of laundry detergent mixed with an equal amount of water and blend until it forms a paste. [8] X Research Sources
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Apply the mixture to the stain. Spread the paste on the area to be cleaned. You can use a spoon or another object such as a rag or sponge to spread quickly.
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Wait for the stain to soak for 30 minutes. Leave the paste on the stain, and it will break down the sap. Since it does not contain bleach, the mixture will not damage clothes. [9] X Research Source
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Sprinkle non-bubbling ammonia on the stain. Non-effervescent ammonia is the clear and colorless ammonia you typically find at the grocery store. Sprinkle a few drops on the fabric to treat stains that remain after washing. [10] X Research Source
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Wash clothes in warm water. Put the clothes in the washing machine and wash them with regular soap. Warm water is generally safe for most clothes, but you can increase the temperature if the fabric can handle it. Your clothes will be clean until the next time you accidentally lean against a tree.
Things you need
Treat stains with rubbing alcohol
- Ice
- Knife
- Cleaning alcohol
- Rags, tissues or cotton balls
- Washing machine
Use stain removers and bleach
- Stain removal products
- Rags or cotton balls
- Water
- Washing machine
- Chlorine bleach or colored clothes bleach
Clean stains with laundry detergent
- Detergent does not contain bleach
- Small bowl
- Rag
- Washing machine
- Ammonia does not bubble
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As soon as it dries, the sap will stick to the fibers of the clothes and become a stubborn stain. The sap is easiest to remove when treated as soon as it gets on the garment, but you don’t have to throw the item away if the stain has dried. Rubbing alcohol, stain removers, and soaps can all break down tree sap. The remaining stains will clear up when you wash your clothes as usual. As long as you don’t put it in the dryer, causing the stain to deepen, your clothes can be clean again.
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