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• Method 1 of 2: Use household remedies
• Method 2 of 2: Remove resin from floors, carpets and clothing
• Tips
• Warnings

Tree resin is a very stubborn substance that is difficult to remove. If you accidentally come into contact with a drop of resin, it will take you hours to get rid of the stickiness. Did you know that you already have everything you need for resin removal? If you know how to do it, removing wax from your skin is very easy.

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Method 1 of 2: Use household remedies

1. Use toothpaste. Apply a generous amount of toothpaste to the resin stains and scrub gently between your hands. The abrasive ingredients in toothpaste will have no problem removing the resin after one or two minutes.Then rinse your hands with warm water and soap to complete the cleaning job.
2. Try denatured alcohol or nail polish remover for larger resin stains. These two liquids may dry out your hands, but they are extremely effective. Pour a small amount onto a cloth or sponge and then try to gently brush the resin away with it. Give the liquid a moment to soak into the resin before trying to scrape the resin off your skin. Make sure to wash your hands well with soap and water after you are done.
   • Alcohol wipes, found in a first-aid kit or used as a disinfectant, are a great solution for when you're on the go.
3. Try a small amount of WD40. Spray a small amount of this degreaser on your hands and wash your hands with the WD40 as you would with liquid soap. Try to scrub the stains, this will let the resin come off immediately. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after you are done.
4. Apply some loose soil to the resin stains if you are out in the wilderness. If the resin is still fresh and wet, you can apply a small amount of soil to the stains. Wait for it to dry completely. The soil will keep the resin from hardening and sticking to your skin. You can then use simple soap and water to remove the resin and dirt from your skin.

Method 2 of 2: Remove resin from floors, carpets and clothing

1. Always test your cleaning solution on a small area of ​​the surface you want to clean first. Never just spray an amount of WD40 on a certain fabric and then try to polish it. Make sure that no matter which one you are going to use, your solution does not ruin your clothing or any particular surface. You do this by testing the drug on a small area that is normally out of sight. Apply a small drop of the cleaning agent to the surface and rub it in. 20 minutes later, check that the surface is not discolored or warped.
2. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove resin from clothing. Soak cotton wool with isopropyl alcohol (preferably 90%) and rub it over the resin in circular motions to loosen the stains in the fabric. This works for clothing, carpets and curtains. Try to remove the resin before putting your clothes in the washing machine and dryer. Failure to do this may cause the resin to harden, making removal of the stains likely impossible.
3. Try to safely remove resin from hard surfaces using mineral oil. Mineral oils will gently remove resin from your car, floors and any other hard surface. You should rub the soft, oil-based cleaner into the resin, after which the resin is easy to remove.
4. Use an insect repellent spray. While this may sound strange, a small amount of bug spray can loosen resin stains on fabrics, floors and car roofs. Spray the bug spray on the surface and let it work for a few minutes. Then try to brush it away.

Tips

• While wax may look harmless, it can turn your hands into a sticky mess, especially if you subsequently rub your hands on your clothes or surfaces in your home.
• The sooner you try to remove the resin, preferably while it is still wet, the easier you will get the job done.

Warnings

• Resin is very difficult to remove from clothing or furniture upholstery. So try not to come into contact with this until you have cleaned your hands.