Giving New Meaning to Parenting

How to Remove Tree Sap

Step 1. Refrain from screeching “What on earth were you thinking?”

Step 2. Apply one of the following greasy substances to the affected areas: peanut butter (I’ve heard natural works best), real butter, shortening, or mayonnaise. On the skin, rub until the area feels less gunky. In the hair, allow to sit for several minutes before shampooing. If, after shampooing it still feels gunky you can repeat or try a de-tangling conditioner.

Step 3. Shampoo, shampoo, shampoo until the greasy substance is gone. Lather, lather, lather until skin is no longer slimy.

Step 1. Again, do your best to refrain from screeching “What on earth were you thinking?”

Step 2. As soon as possible rub an ice cube on the clothing. Once the sap is hardened, peel it off.

Step 3. If a spot remains make a paste of powdered laundry detergent and water. Apply it to the sap. Scrub it in (toothbrush works well) and allow it to sit for a bit before washing as usual.

Step 4. If there’s still a mark after washing you can try using one of the following substances: a little ammonia, or rubbing alcohol, or vodka, or Googone might also be effective. Try first with plain old soap scrubbed in real well, as the other stuff might leave their own marks behind.

From a vehicle:

Any of these substances can be used: Rainx, OFF insect repellent, and rubbing alcohol. Simply apply with a damp cloth, allow to sit for a few minutes, and wipe clean.

My 7 year old spent a good portion of the day sitting in the bathtub rubbing mayonnaise into his mop. The little dear.

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