Say Goodbye to That Tree Sap Stain on Your Shift Dress!
Tree sap is a tricky substance to remove from fabrics like your favorite shift dress. But don't worry! We have some tips for you that make getting rid of those pesky tree sap stains quick and easy.
Updated 11 Mar 2023
By Brane Lukman
What You'll Need
- Bucket
- Dish soap
- White vinegar
- Laundry detergent
- Shampoo (optional)
Step 1: Hand Washing in a Bucket
Fill the bucket with lukewarm water, several drops of dish soap, and a cup of white vinegar. Submerge stained area of the dress in the water and let it soak for at least half an hour. Gently rub the area to help loosen the sap from the fabric.
Step 2: Rubbing Alcohol
Once the dress is out of the bucket solution and rinsed, dab the stained area with rubbing alcohol, using a cotton ball or a clean cloth. This should further help to remove the sap. Rinse the dress again.
Step 3: Laundering
Put the dress in the washing machine with your regular laundry detergent and a cup of white vinegar. Set the washer to its delicate cycle and launder as usual. This should remove any remaining tree sap stain.
Step 4: Shampoo (Optional)
If tree sap stain still remains after laundering, try this final step. Wet fabric and apply a few drops of shampoo directly to the stain. Gently rub the shampoo into the fabric until the stain begins to lift. Rinse the shampoo out of dress and repeat if needed.
You can now proudly wear your shift dress again, without any sign of tree sap stain.
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