Tree sap cleaning?

[Brian in so cal]

Any suggestions on how to take off tree sap on my Hammock? Or is it there for good.

Thanks

[Bubba]

For getting sap off webbing I have seen some suggest turpentine, margerine (yes the kind you put on toast) and denatured alcohol. I use methyl hydrate (which is used to prevent gas line freezing) in my alky stoves and have used it on my webbing. Can't see some of these not working on your hammock.

[kayak karl]

hand sanitizer takes it off my hands. don't know about webbing.

[zukiguy]

I got a bunch of pine tar/sap off the back of my favorite fleece jacket a few months ago with some goo gone (citrus cleaner). I'd already tried hand sanitizer gel but that only took the worst of it off. If you can, get the gel version. It stays put while the solvent does it's job a bit better.

The key with this stuff is don't get in a hurry. Spray the spot down and let it sit a good 30 minutes to soften up the sap. A soft bristle brush like a nail brush or old toothbrush will help work it out of the fibers if it's really stuck.

Just be patient. The goo gone is kind of oily so when you're done I use a little simple green to get all the oily feeling off. For the jacket it just went in the washer. You should be able to just hose most of it off the hammock body or straps. After my last trip I think my tree straps will need the same treatment soon.

[Oxblood]

Try some white spirit, also known as Stoddart solvent.

[Callahan]

Hey Brian,

Just did this yesterday, got spruce sap all over my straps on my new Blackbird. Used margarine on the sappy areas, then washed them in the basement sink with some sunlight dish detergent. Took two washes, look just like brand new, and you don't have to worry about it eating the fabric.

Cheers

[Brian in so cal]

Thanks everyone for the advice. That sap landed right on my hammock.

[Slanket]

Rubbing alcohol works great on sap and adhesives in my experience.

[Campdavid]

I'd put my money on Goop hand cleaner working. Get the stuff in the tub...it's like a opaque white gel. There's no grit or anything like that and it is safe on fabrics. When all else fails, this stuff always seems to work for me on all types of stuff.

[JohnSawyer]

Fats/oils will dissolve it, then wash it out.

X2 on goo gone, Go-Jo or other waterless hand cleaners. Follow with a machine wash on delicate...