Got a stubborn pine resin stain on your pants or clothes after a forest walk?
These sticky spots are tough to remove, but as a cleaning expert with years of hands-on experience, I've found a reliable grandmother's remedy that works every time.
This powerful paste using pine resin detergent lifts the stain effectively, restoring your garment without damage.

- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 teaspoon of pine resin detergent (St. Marc is the most effective)
1. In a small container, add 1 tablespoon of the detergent.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of water.
3. Mix to form a paste.
4. Apply the mixture directly to the resin stain.
5. Gently rub the fabric with your hands over the stain until most of it lifts.
6. Rinse the treated area thoroughly.
7. Toss the garment in the washing machine with your regular load.
8. Run a normal cycle.
Your resin stain is now completely gone! :-)
It requires some effort, but having tested this method extensively on various fabrics, I can confirm it's the best approach for pine resin removal. Act quickly and follow these steps for spotless results.