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How to Remove Sap From Fabric

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Remove sap stains quickly and easily by following these steps.

From Quick Guide: Stain Removal and Your Laundry
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Clothes Dryers
  • Clotheslines
  • Laundry Detergents
  • Stain Removers
  • Washing Machines
  • Dull Knife
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper towels
  1. Step 1

    Dab the liquid sap with a paper towel or scrape away with a dull knife.

  2. Step 2

    Peel away any hardened sap.

  3. Step 3

    Apply stain remover to the stain if the fabric is machine-washable.

  4. Step 4

    Wash according to the fabric's care instructions.

  5. Step 5

    Allow the fabric to air-dry.

Tips & Warnings
  • Avoid exposing the fabric to heat until the stain has been completely lifted.
  • Stains on dry-clean-only fabrics should be professionally treated.

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on 6/5/2007 This works well. Nice job

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on 11/22/2005 Adding about half a can of Coke to the wash works well, too.

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