skimomma Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I have a very elaborate hand-knit tree skirt, I noticed this morning that there are a few drops of sap on it from the tree. Our yard has a lot of pines so I know you cannot get sap out of anything....clothing, children's feet, the cats, or even off the cars. What is the best way to minimize the damage to the skirt and remove as much as possible? Or at least remove enough to prevent it from sticking to itself? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I use cooking oil to dissolve it. It does come off. It takes lots, and a bit of rubbing (don't felt it). Then you have to wash it a few times to get the oil out. SInce it's knit, you might want to arrange a place to dry it flat after you wash it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Frog Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I use cooking oil to dissolve it. It does come off. It takes lots, and a bit of rubbing (don't felt it). Then you have to wash it a few times to get the oil out. SInce it's knit, you might want to arrange a place to dry it flat after you wash it. I was also going to suggest cooking oil. That's the only thing I've found to remove sap. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 What do you suggest if it cannot be washed? It is unwashable but I can spot-clean it, I think. Would you still use olive oil knowing that it is likely it cannot be completely washed out? Is it like gum? Could I freeze it and then remove the raised droplets? Not all will be gone, but at least the bulk of it will be removed before trying anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 What's it made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Alcohol-based hand sanitizer - this worked great on our post-Christmas-tree carpet one year and also on dd when she had climbed a pine tree one summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 What's it made of? It is bulky 100% wool. 22 colors worth. 50 skeins. It is too fragile for the washer and too big/heavy for mine anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Alcohol-based hand sanitizer - this worked great on our post-Christmas-tree carpet one year and also on dd when she had climbed a pine tree one summer This sounds like a good thing to try. On the kids and cats too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Try some rubbing alcohol. That's what I use to get tree sap off the kids' hands & clothing. I would test in an inconspicuous spot, but I haven't noticed any change in the fabric's appearance when I've used it on clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 If you need to get the oil out after removing the sap with it you could spot treat it with dish washing liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Goof-Off or similar adhesive remover used sparingly perhaps? Here are some ideas: http://www.thriftyfun.com/Removing-Tree-Sap-from-Just-About-Anything.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I wonder if sap removal might be similar to wax removal? I've been able to get wax out of many fabrics with the ironing method. You take a paper bag (like a grocery bag or lunch bag), place it on the spot, and then iron on top of the bag. The heat will absorb the wax into the bag. I've never tried that method with sap, but just googled - looks like some sites do recommend the ironing method to remove sap, but they warn that results vary (it might come out, or you might actually iron the stain deeper into the fabric). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2TheTeam Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I use Goo-Gone to get all sap off us and stuff. We have pine trees in our yard too and the kids like to climb in them. :glare: http://www.amazon.com/Homax-Oz-Goo-Gone-GG12/dp/B00006IBNJ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387493684&sr=8-2&keywords=goo+gone That is the bottle. I prefer the spray. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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