Tree sap is the lifeblood of trees, but when it gets on your canvas clothing or bags, it can be a pain to remove. If you have tree sap stains on your canvas items and need to get rid of them, read on for some tips.
Updated 10 Mar 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
Start by removing as much of the excess sap as possible with a soft cloth. Then, squirt some dish liquid onto remaining sap and use a wet cloth to rub the area in a circular motion.
Pour a little vinegar into a bowl filled with water and mix until it’s well blended. Dip a clean white rag into the vinegar solution and wring out the excess water. Gently rub the stained area with vinegar soaked rag. Try not to rub too hard and aggressive, as you don’t want to damage the fabric.
If the vinegar and water didn’t completely remove sap, try rubbing rubbing alcohol on the area. Dip a clean white cloth into a bowl with rubbing alcohol and gently blot the sap stain. If the stain is still there, apply more rubbing alcohol until it fades away.
Once sap has been successfully removed, rinse the area off with cold water and pat it dry with a towel. Make sure that the area is completely dry before storing the item.
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