How to Get Tree Sap Off Furniture or Carpet

Removing Sap from Wood Furniture

• 1

  Apply a small amount of the oil-containing cleaner onto the tree sap, making certain the sap is completely covered.

• 2

  Allow cleaner to sit for 15 to 20 minutes. This gives the oil time to soften the sap.

• 3

  Scrub the affected area gently with the brush, taking care not to damage the furniture finish.

• 4

  Repeat the entire process if sap remains after the initial cleaning. Repeat until all the sap is removed.

Removing Sap from Carpets

• 5

  Test a small portion of carpet with rubbing alcohol to ensure it won't discolor the fibers before attempting to clean the sap. Pour a small amount of alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe an inconspicuous area of carpeting. If carpet dye does not transfer to the cloth, you can proceed.

• 6

  Place several ice cubes into a plastic sandwich bag. Hold the bag of ice against the tree sap to harden it, then peel off as much of the hardened sap as you can.

• 7

  Wet a cleaning cloth with the alcohol and gently wipe the surface of the affected area of carpet, gliding over the fibers rather than pushing down.

• 8

  Blot the alcohol from the carpet with a clean paper towel until dry.

• 9

  Repeat steps 3 and 4, always using a clean cloth and fresh paper towels, until the surface of the carpet no longer feels hard and sticky to the touch.

• 10

  Clean deeper into the carpet by wetting the cloth with alcohol and gently pressing it into the carpet with the tips of your fingers.

• 11

  Blot the area dry using clean paper towels.

• 12

  Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the carpet feels soft and you can no longer smell tree sap.