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5 Easy Steps to Get Tar Stains Out of Your T-Shirts!

Tar stains are tough to remove from clothing but it’s not impossible. Follow these 5 simple steps to get tar stains out of your T-shirts.


Updated 23 Jun 2023

By Matej Kramberger

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Option 1 - Dish Soap

  • Step 1: Dab the stained area with a paper towel to remove as much of the tar as possible.
  • Step 2: Create a mixture of one cup of warm water and one teaspoon of dish soap.
  • Step 3: Soak the stained T-shirt in the mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Step 4: Gently rub the stained area and then rinse the T-shirt with cold water.
  • Step 5: Place the T-shirt in the washing machine with the rest of your laundry and wash as usual.

Option 2 - White Vinegar

  • Step 1: Dab the stained area with a paper towel to remove as much of the tar as possible.
  • Step 2: Create a mixture of one cup of warm water and one teaspoon of white vinegar.
  • Step 3: Soak the stained T-shirt in the mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Step 4: Gently rub the stained area and then rinse T-shirt with cold water.
  • Step 5: Place the T-shirt in the washing machine with the rest of your laundry and wash as usual.

Option 3 - Alcohol

  • Step 1: Dab the stained area with a paper towel to remove as much of the tar as possible.
  • Step 2: Apply rubbing alcohol or vodka to the stain and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Step 3: Gently rub the stained area and then rinse T-shirt with cold water.
  • Step 4: Place the T-shirt in the washing machine with the rest of your laundry and wash as usual.

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