How do I Remove Pine Tar?
Pine tar not only waterproofs and seals wood, but it is also suitable for use on metal and other surfaces. The substance is durable and safe to use. However, pine tar dries quickly and, if it gets somewhere you don't want it, it is a challenge to remove if you don't act fast. It is possible to remove the substance from your hands and hard surfaces, but you may find it difficult to get pine tar out of some material, including fabrics. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Peanut butter
- Soft cloths or rags
- Warm water
- Hand soap
- Rubbing alcohol
- Lighter fluid
- Dish soap
Instructions
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Removing Pine Tar From Your Skin
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Apply 2 tbsp. of peanut butter to a soft cloth or rag.
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Rub the peanut butter-soaked cloth or rag into the pine tar on your skin until the substance starts to break up.
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Wash the peanut butter and pine tar from your skin with warm water. Apply 1 tbsp. of hand soap to your skin and rub the soap onto your skin.
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Rinse your skin thoroughly with warm water and then dry it with a clean cloth or rag.
Removing Pine Tar From Surfaces
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Apply 2 tbsp. of rubbing alcohol, found at drug and hardware/home improvement stores, or lighter fluid to a soft cloth or rag.
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Rub the alcohol- or lighter fluid-soaked cloth or rag into the pine tar. Reapply rubbing alcohol or lighter fluid to the cloth or rag. Continue rubbing the pine tar until it is liquefied.
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Wet a clean cloth or rag with warm water from a sink. Wash the area where the pine tar was with the damp cloth or rag. Rinse out the cloth or rag and continue wiping the surface until it is free of any pine tar residue.
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Apply 1 tbsp. of dish soap to the cloth or rag. Wipe the surface with the wet, soapy cloth or rag. Rinse out the cloth or rag and wipe the surface to remove any soap residue.
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Dry the surface with a clean cloth or rag.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also use a water-soluble paintbrush cleaner to remove pine tar from your skin and surfaces.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit peanut butter on a cracker image by robert mobley from Fotolia.com
