How to Clean Tar Stains on Stockings Without a Fight
Tar is sticky and hard to remove, but with the right supplies and techniques, you can get tar stains out of your stockings quickly and easily.
Updated 23 Jun 2023
By Noemi Denker
What You Need
- Dish soap
- Soft cloth
- Nail polish remover (non-acetone)
- Plastic bag or towel
Steps to Remove Tar Stain
- Mix a few drops of dish soap with warm water.
- Dampen a soft cloth with the soapy solution.
- Gently rub the stained area of your stocking with the cloth.
- Rinse off remaining soap with clean water.
- Dab the stained area with a few drops of non-acetone nail polish remover.
- Gently rub the stained area with the cloth.
- Rinse off nail polish remover with clean water.
- Allow the stocking to air dry completely.
- If any residue remains, repeat steps 5-9 until the stain is gone.
Tips for Removing Tar from Stockings
- Never use an abrasive cleaner, because it could damage the fabric.
- Before trying any of the cleaning methods listed above, test them on an inconspicuous area of the fabric first.
- To help minimize staining, cover the stockings with a plastic bag or towel when walking through tar.
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