How do I remove tar stains from flip flops?

You can remove tar stains from flip flops by making a paste of baking soda and dish soap, applying it to the stain, then rinsing off with warm water.

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Say Goodbye to Tar Stains on Flip Flops with These Easy Steps

It's summertime and that means wearing flip flops! Unfortunately, flip flops are prone to getting stained from tar and other sticky substances. Don't worry, though. You can easily remove tar stains from your flip flops with some simple steps.

Updated 23 Jun 2023

By Blaž Stančič

What You Will Need:

Dish soap
Baking Soda
Soft cloth or towel
Old toothbrush

Step 1: Get the Area Wet

First, wet the area around the stain with some tap water. This will help to loosen the tar.

Step 2: Make a Paste

Mix baking soda and dish soap together to make a paste. You want the paste to be thick enough to stay on the tar without dripping off, but not too thick that it becomes difficult to spread.

Step 3: Apply Paste to Tar Stain

Using an old toothbrush, gently spread the paste onto the tar stain. Allow this to sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 4: Rinse off Paste with Water

Once the paste has had a chance to sit for 10 minutes, rinse off with some warm water. The tar stain should come right off with the paste.

Step 5: Dry and Enjoy

Finally, dry off your flip flops with a soft cloth or towel and enjoy!

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