Any sap advice in general would be helpful. We have a cabin on a lake and everyone winds up with sap everywhere, from clothing to skin to hair.
2006-07-06 08:10:05 · 11 answers · asked by movcritic 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Goof-Off is a product sold at Walmart/Home depot, etc. I have used this in the past on paint that had been on some of my clothes for over a year, and this removed it. It works on gum, glue, paint, and other stains. It is safe for laundry and any other item you would use it on. One thing, the smell is very potent, make sure your in a well ventilated area if you have breathing problems. But again, it worked on paint and gum on my clothes after being repeatedly washed and dried for well over a year
2006-07-19 05:59:29 · answer #1 · answered by A B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the piece was dried in the drier the stain is set and will most probably stay. If you dried it by hanging and waiting you still have a chance.
Sap is a watery emulsion with lots of sticky sugars in it. Rubbing alcohol should help solving the hardened sap, oils will soften it.
For skin and hair I suggest to use vegetable oil or mayonnaise to soften, then rub it off and brush it out. Afterwards you will have to wash away the oil.
For clothes I suggest to put rubbing alcohol on the spots, let it sit for some time and then gently rub it away before putting it into the washing machine. Since most fabrics don't really like a bath in rubbing alcohol wearing clothes that are easy to replace or where you don't mind few stains might be a good idea. Camouflage fabric hides stains quite well :-)
2006-07-06 10:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by ab1609 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you freeze it you may be able to break the sap off, it can work in the hair too. Good luck.
Post Script, it may still leave a stain though.
2006-07-19 01:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by cloveman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Goo-gone, it's about the only thing I can think of, it works on glue, and ink. Sap should be a piece of cake, so to speak.
2006-07-13 19:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That stain was probably set by the process. However, Goo-gone or Lestoil on a fresh stain usually works.
2006-07-13 02:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Nightingale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOUR SUPPOSE TO TAKE THE SAP OUT BEFORE YOU WASH IT------SINCE YOU DRIED IT IN THE DRYER ITS RUINED THROW IT OUT
AB
2006-07-18 23:20:50 · answer #6 · answered by alice b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're a woman, you may want to attempt donning a cami and denims, then putting the blouse over it and tying it interior the back with a ponytail holder. that is casual and funky. (yet not when you're over 17) if you're a guy, in simple terms placed on them.
2016-10-14 04:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by porterii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a drycleaner abnd tell them what it is. They are equipped to handle stains and stuff like that
2006-07-13 21:13:11 · answer #8 · answered by Ed M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know the sap, you should politely ask him (or her) to please take off your T-shirt.
2006-07-17 10:23:27 · answer #9 · answered by chuckrjohnson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry its useless if you use goop before washing it'll get it out
2006-07-19 00:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋