Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Examine the clothing. Check the labels for fabric type and handling delicacy required. If it is not very delicate or the location of the pine resin or sap is not obvious, a stronger, easier-to-use cleaner can be used.
2

Evaluate the amount of resin staining. If the article of clothing is washable and has only a film on it, rub pine oil detergent or another terpene-based cleaner into the fabric and wash it in water at the hottest permissible setting.
3

If the fabric does not require delicate treatment, use alcohol or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Apply the alcohol or sanitizer generously onto a portion of a rag and rub it in thoroughly, using additional portions of alcohol-soaked rag as needed.
4

Do not use alcohol or hand sanitizer on clothing that could be damaged by alcohol. Vegetable oil or peanut butter can be applied to pine resin until it is removed. Follow up by using soap or liquid detergent and rinsing to clean the clothing article. However, if the article of clothing requires dry-cleaning, after removing the resin with the vegetable oil, it should be taken to the dry cleaner.