How to Remove Tree Sap From Your Hands
Every holiday has its drawbacks. At Halloween, it's rotting, broken pumpkins on the streets; at Fourth of July, it's firecrackers that scare the cats. At Christmas, it's that sticky, smelly stuff that oozes out of trees. Here's how to clean up your hands when you get home from the tree lot.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Paint Thinner
- Soap And Water
- Clean Rags Or Paper Towel
- Mineral Spirits
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Grab an old rag or a paper towel and some mineral spirits or paint thinner from the shed or garage.
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Pour a bit of your sap-dissolving solution onto the rag. Hold it against the sap for a moment, then dab and rub gently, turning the rag as you go to wipe the sap off.
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Repeat if necessary.
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Wash your hands well with soap and warm water.
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Tips & Warnings
Scrubbing with an abrasive cleanser will remove sap most of the time - but it's not so great for your skin. If you don't have mineral spirits in the house, try baby oil.
Store mineral spirits and paint thinner out of reach of children and pets.
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Comments
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Jul 03, 2006
I am chemically sensitive, so could not use paint thinner. I use organic canola oil, then just warm fragrance-free dish detergent and it works for me.
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Jul 03, 2006
I am chemically sensitive, so could not use paint thinner. I use organic canola oil, then just warm fragrance-free dish detergent and it works for me.
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Jun 30, 2006
Faced with a large area of sap on my hairy arms and the prospect of shaving them (ugh), I laughed when someone said "Butter." I tried it, I didn't need much either. It worked like magic and was easier to wash off than some of the other suggestions here.
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Mar 28, 2006
Rub butter on your hands and all over the sap and then wash both with soap and water.
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Feb 23, 2006
Massage rubbing alcohol or instant hand sanitizer on the area, then wash with regular soap and water.
