Removing Sap From Vinyl

For car or boat seats using a bug and tar remover to first soften the sap so that you can wipe it away with the cloth.

Removing sap from vinyl.

Just be sure you try it on a small unnoticeable area of the surface before you go to town on whatever it is you re cleaning. If you wait too long you might have to use a pressure washer. Kitchen cleaners and chemicals help remove tree sap from vinyl decks. Isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol is the chemical ingredient that breaks down and removes the resin.

A general household cleaner can break down and make tree sap soft enough to remove with a sponge or rag. For vinyl fabrics use a grease remover or a product like rubbing alcohol to break up the sap. For heavy sap buildup spray the cleaner and let it stand for five to 10 minutes then scrub. Apply a wax and grease remover to a clean cloth.

If you attack the fresh sap within a week or so a common kitchen cleaner such as formula 409 or fantastik will likely remove the goo. If that isn t working and you need something stronger try using methyl hydrate. Allow the enzyme digester to air dry. Tree sap sticks to any surface it touches and forms an unsightly sticky hard crusted blob that s difficult to remove from whatever the sap has touched including your vinyl hot tub or spa cover.

Always be sure to test all products in an inconspicuous place on your vinyl seats before using them in an eye catching place. Use a soft towel or wash cloth dampened with mineral spirits. Hand sanitizer will remove tree sap from almost anything including the paint on your car. Trees naturally release sap leaving a sticky mess on your outdoor areas.

It is best to use a citrus based cleaner without bleach to clean tree sap off your vinyl seats. Another method to remove sap from your vehicle is to use mineral spirits or denatured alcohol also removes tar. Enzyme digesters can be found in the pet aisle of most supermarkets. The longer you wait the more stubborn the sap will become.

After removing the sap make a paste from water and baking soda to wash the affected area then polish or apply wax. Spray the sap thoroughly with the cleaner then scrub the substance off your home s vinyl siding. If drippy trees or deck lumber deposit sap on your vinyl siding don t delay cleanup. Remove the tree sap within one week if possible or it can stain the deck permanently.