Get Rid of Tar Stains Once and For All with These Simple Steps
Tar stains are one of the most frustrating things to remove from clothes and fabric. Whether tracked in from outside on your shoes, spilled from a jar, or used as an adhesive for craft projects, tar can quickly ruin your robe. Fortunately, removing tar stains is easy if you know how to do it. Here’s how to clean tar stains from your robe.
Updated 23 Jun 2023
By Luke Smith
What You Need
- Dry cleaning solvent or rubbing alcohol
- White vinegar
- Soft cloths
- Laundry detergent
Instructions
- Apply a small amount of dry cleaning solvent or rubbing alcohol directly onto the tar stain.
- Allow the solvent to sit for 15-30 seconds.
- Gently rub tar stain with a soft cloth until tar is dissolved.
- If necessary, apply more dry cleaning solvent or rubbing alcohol and continue to gently rub tar stain until it is completely removed.
- Once the tar is removed, rinse the area with cold water.
- Apply a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water to the affected area.
- Allow the solution to sit for 15-20 minutes.
- With a soft cloth or sponge, gently scrub the area until stain is gone.
- Rinse area with cold water once more.
- Using a mild laundry detergent, wash the robe according to the instructions on the garment’s label.
- Hang the robe up to dry.
Tips
- If you don’t have dry cleaning solvent or rubbing alcohol, you can use WD-40 or mineral spirits instead.
- Be sure to test any cleaning agent you use on a hidden area of the robe first to make sure it won’t damage the fabric.
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