How to remove tree sap from branches?

[MomtoPercy]

The spruce branches I collected are quite 'sappy'. Any ideas on how to clean the sap of the branch...and my hands...argh, dangnabbit...also from my phone now!

 

[JerseyWendy]

I've heard of 2 methods:

1. Rub Vaseline on the sap, then wash thoroughly with soap and water.

2. Use rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl), it evaporates completely.

 

[getwozzy]

I've heard butter works too lol

 

[Captsteve]

Mayo will cut it very well. And makes for a tasty tree branch sandwich!!

 

[MomtoPercy]

Mayo will cut it very well. And makes for a tasty tree branch sandwich!!

Oh gee, thanks Capsteve. All my life I felt the hankering for a tree branch sammich....

Getwozzy - I don't think my phone will enjoy the butter plan but I will do it for my hands.

Gotta buy some rubbing alcohol.

 

[MomtoPercy]

I've heard of 2 methods:

1. Rub Vaseline on the sap, then wash thoroughly with soap and water.

2. Use rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl), it evaporates completely.

The rubbing alcohol works like a charm, thanks Wendy!!

 

[MikeyTN]

I'm glad your able to get it removed cause it sounded like one sticky mess....lol....the things we do for our babies.....lol

 

[Bundiibird]

I could not agree more Mikey.

 

[Mike17]

The isopropyl alcohol's also good for cleaning glass, if you have any left over It was standard issue for many years in my work for cleaning instruments (weather stuff).