A Step-by-Step Guide to Remove Grease, Tar, and Oil Stains from Your Tents and Camping Gear
Camping trips can be fun and exciting, but a nuisance can quickly ruin the experience when you have oil and tar stain your tents and camping gear. If left too long, these stains can soak in permanently, so it's important to address as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are some tips you can use to help remove grease, tar, and oil stains from your camping equipment.
Updated 23 Jun 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
Gathering Your Cleaning Supplies
When it comes to removing tar and oil stains, you need the right supplies. Some of the supplies you will need include:
- Dish soap
- Borax
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Old toothbrushes
- Clean rags
Removing Grease, Tar, and Oil Stains from Your Tents and Camping Gear
To begin, mix equal parts of dish soap, Borax, and white vinegar in a bowl. Dip an old toothbrush into the mixture and scrub the affected area with it for 5-10 minutes. Rinse area with warm water and then sprinkle baking soda onto the area. Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. Then, dip a clean rag into warm water and use it to wipe away the baking soda.
You can also try using a commercial spot remover or a bit of rubbing alcohol. Soak a clean cloth or rag in the cleaning solution or rubbing alcohol and rub the affected area with firm pressure. Then, rinse with warm water.
If the stain is still present, try using a commercial cleaner such as a solvent or bleach-based cleaner. Be sure to follow instructions on the package carefully and test a small area first before using on the entire tent or camping gear.
Conclusion
Removing grease, tar, and oil stains from your tents and camping gear can be a tedious task, but with the right cleaning supplies and a bit of elbow grease, stains can be removed. It's important to act quickly to prevent the stains from becoming permanent.
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