Simple Steps on How to Remove Tree Sap Stains from Your Headphones
Tree sap can be a tricky substance to remove, and when it ends up on your headphones, you may feel at a loss. But never fear – with a few common household items you’ll be able to get your headphones looking as good as new.
Updated 11 Mar 2023
By Brane Lukman
If your headphones have recently come into contact with tree sap, the first step is to try to remove as much of material as possible. If the tree sap has just been deposited, it’s simplest to take a butter knife or another blunt instrument and gently scrape off the residue. If it’s dried in place, however, you may need to use a bit of warm water and a toothbrush to get rid of it.
Once the bulk of the sap is gone, you’ll need to be careful not to let any moisture seep inside the headphones themselves. To prevent this, use a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol to wipe away any residue. Rubbing alcohol will also help dissolve any remaining sap that might be stuck to the surface.
Another way to remove sap is to coat the affected areas in cooking oil. This should work especially well if sap is still sticky, as oil will loosen its grip on the object it’s attached to. After coating your headphones in a generous layer of oil, leave them overnight to help dissolve the sap. When you wake up in the morning, wipe them off and they should be good as new.
If the above methods don’t seem to be working, there are commercial products on the market that are specifically designed for removing tree sap. These typically come in aerosol sprays, and should work well for getting rid of any remaining residue.
Cleaning tree sap stains off of your headphones doesn’t have to be difficult. With a few simple steps, you can have them looking as good as new in no time!
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