Get Rid of Pesky Tree Sap Stains from Sleep Shirts!
Tree saps can ruin your sleep shirts, but it doesn't have to be end of the world! There are easy and effective ways to clean tree sap stains and make sure your favorite sleep shirt remains in perfect condition. Read on to find out more.
Updated 11 Mar 2023
By Peter Blackwood
What You Need
- Dish soap
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Lemon juice
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Gently scrape off any excess tree sap from the sleep shirt with a scraping tool or butter knife.
- Make a solution of one part dish soap and three parts warm water. Soak the sleep shirt in solution for at least one hour.
- Mix together one tablespoon of baking soda and two tablespoons of vinegar. Apply the paste to area that has the tree sap.
- Let the paste sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing it with a soft cloth.
- Soak the sleepshirt in warm water and wash with a mild laundry detergent.
- As an alternative method, try using lemon juice instead of vinegar. Let the lemon juice sit on the stained area for 15 minutes before washing the sleep shirt.
- When sleep shirt is done washing, lay it outside or hang it up in a place where it can air dry.
Conclusion
Tree sap can be difficult to remove from clothes but it's not impossible. With a few common household items, you can easily get rid of tree sap stains from your sleep shirt and make it look as good as new.