How to Remove Pitch from Clothing?

Freeze the pitch with ice or a freezer pack until it hardens

Gently scrape off the hardened pitch with a dull knife or spoon

Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol, mineral spirits, or citrus-based solvent to a clean cloth

Blot the stain from the outside inward

Repeat with fresh cloths until the pitch lifts

Rinse the area with warm water

Apply liquid laundry detergent directly to the stain

Gently rub the detergent into the fabric

Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes

Wash the clothing in the hottest water safe for the fabric

Check the stain before drying

Repeat the treatment if any pitch remains

Air-dry only until the stain is fully gone

Test any solvent on a hidden area first

Avoid using heat until the stain is removed

Take dry-clean-only items to a professional cleaner

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