Removing Stubborn Tar Stains from Your Wallet - Quick and Easy Cleaning Tips
Tired of looking at your wallet with tar stains? Don't worry, it's easy to both prevent and remove inevitable tar stains from your wallet. Our cleaning guide will help you keep your wallet looking clean and pristine for years to come.
Updated 23 Jun 2023
By Mateuzs Kowalski
How Tar Stains Land On Our Wallets
Tar is a sticky, black substance made up of hydrocarbons, which may be found on ground, in asphalt, and other surfaces. Tar gets onto the surface of our wallets when we accidentally come in contact with it. It can be transferred onto our wallets after handling items with tar on them, or if our wallets are at bottom of a pocket that has tar residue from another item.
Prevention Tips For Keeping Tar Off Your Wallet
The best way to deal with tar stains is to prevent them from happening in the first place. Below are a few tips on how to keep your wallet clean and tar-free:
- Carry your wallet in an inside pocket – if your wallet is stowed away in an inside pocket, it will be less likely to encounter items with tar on them.
- Use a protective cover – if you want to protect your wallet from dirt and grime, get a protective case or sleeve. This will act as a barrier between your wallet and any dirt or tar.
- Keep your wallet away from oily surfaces – try not to place your wallet on surfaces that are prone to oil accumulation. This includes leather seats, outdoor surfaces, and floors.
Cleaning Tar Stains from Your Wallet
If you are unlucky enough to have tar on your wallet, follow these simple steps to remove it quickly and easily.
- First, take a cloth or paper towel and dampen it with warm soapy water. Gently blot the area where there is tar.
- Then use a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth to gently rub away the remaining stain. Make sure not to rub too hard as this may cause damage to the surface of your wallet.
- Once all the tar has been removed, wipe down the area with a damp cloth to remove the rubbing alcohol. Then allow the wallet to dry.
If you are still having trouble removing the stain, you can also try using baby oil or a mild grease-cutting dish soap. Simply apply the solution to a cloth or paper towel, and gently dab at the stain. Once it is removed, rinse the area with warm soapy water.
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