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How to Remove Pine Tar From a Baseball

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By Alicia Bodine
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Pine tar is used in many ways, from healing skin diseases to treating wood. Since it's often used to add grip to baseball bats, it can easily get stuck to a baseball as well. There are several options for removing it from a ball. These are detailed below.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Paper towels One of the following: Mayonnaise Non-acetone nail polish remover Rubbing alcohol Olive oil Hand sanitizer
  1. Step 1

    Cover your baseball with mayonnaise, olive oil, non-acetone polish remover, rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.

  2. Step 2

    Work the substance into the ball with your thumbs. It may take five to 10 minutes before you notice the pine tar loosen.

  3. Step 3

    Wipe clean with paper towels.

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