The Easiest Way to Clean Tar Stains Off Seersucker
Tar stains on seersucker can be unsightly and difficult to remove. But there are a few easy steps that you can take to get rid of those stubborn stains and leave your fabric looking like new.
Updated 23 Jun 2023
By Brane Lukman
Whether you’ve stepped in a tar stain at the beach or had a car drive over some spilled tar on the road, tar stains can be difficult to remove from the delicate fabric of seersucker. But with the right supplies and a few easy steps, you can have your seersucker looking like new again.
What You’ll Need
- White vinegar
- Cotton rag
- Rubbing alcohol
- Washing powder/liquid
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Blot the excess tar with a dry cotton rag.
- Mix one part white vinegar with two parts rubbing alcohol in a bowl.
- Dip cotton rag into mixture and use it to blot the stain.
- Allow the vinegar/alcohol mixture to sit on the stain for 2-3 minutes.
- Rinse the area with cold water.
- Wash the fabric with washing powder or liquid as per the instructions on the label.
- Dry the fabric as per instructions on the label.
By following these simple steps, you should be able to easily clean any tar stains off your seersucker fabric and have it looking like new again.
Try Laundryheap - 24h laundry service with free delivery
Never do laundry again. Save time for things you ❤️
Book nowRelated
- How to easily Remove Tar Stains from Oxford Shoes
- Dealing with Unbearable Tar with Nautica: How to Clean Tar Stains in a Jiffy
- How to Easily Get Rid of Tar Stains on Your Cutting Board!
- How to Get Rid of Tar Stains from Trench Coats
- How to Clean Tar Stains on Stockings Without a Fight
Show more