And in the snowy winters, and with the arrival of heat we all like to walk in nature - in the forests and parks. Sometimes the yellow spots on clothes become an unpleasant addition to the wonderful impressions of such walks. Wood tar is especially corrosive, since it is not always possible to wash it from the first.
Most of the resin on our clothes leave beautiful pines. It dries quickly enough and by the time of arrival home can already penetrate deep into the fibers of the fabric.
Next, we will try to answer the question, how and how can you wash the resin from the pine.
Starting with the cold
Strangely enough, but the resin can be frozen. To do this, put the clothes in the freezer for several hours. Then try to gently scrape off the resin with something sharp, without damaging the fabric itself. Most often, fresh spots are removed in this way.
If the cold did not help or did the work partially, leaving a trace on the clothes, use the following proven methods.
How and how to wash the pitch of pine?
- Generously lubricate the stain with natural alcohol and actively pound. It dissolves pine resin quite efficiently.
- On both sides, surround the stain with napkins or loose paper. Preheat the iron and iron for a few minutes. The heat will help to melt the resin, and the paper flaps will immediately absorb it.
- Probably remove the stain from tar turpentine, but it will give a specific smell. After treatment with this product, you should thoroughly wash clothes with powder and rinse.
- Acetone and other solvents will also cope with the task, but can discolor the tissue. This method is suitable for white and light shades.
As you can see, there are enough ways to get rid of annoying tar. Use the suggested methods and enjoy healthy walks in the fresh air.