How to Easily Remove Tar Stains from Venetian Lace with Simple Steps
While Venetian lace is a beautiful fabric, it can be unfortunate when tar gets stuck on it and becomes hard to remove. Thankfully, there are a few simple steps you can take to restore the fabric and clean tar off with ease.
Updated 23 Jun 2023
By Jacobim Mugabe
What You'll Need
- A soft-bristled brush
- Rubbing alcohol
- Laundry detergent
- Cotton swabs
- Paper towels
Instructions
- Brush the stain gently with a soft-bristled brush in order to remove any loose particles.
- Pour some rubbing alcohol onto a cotton swab and dab it onto stain. Be very careful not to saturate the fabric as this can cause further damage.
- Place a paper towel over stained area and press down lightly. This will help to draw out tar. You may need to repeat this step a few times.
- Soak the fabric in a mixture of laundry detergent and water for about half an hour.
- Rinse out the fabric with cold water and lay it flat to dry.
Tips and Tricks
- If tar stain is still visible after following the instructions above, you may need to repeat the process again.
- It's important to be gentle with the fabric so that you don't cause any unnecessary damage.
- When it comes to cleaning tar stains, prevention is better than cure. Try to avoid getting tar on your Venetian lace in first place.