pitch from pine cones
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03-12-23, 02:59 PM
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pitch from pine cones
We put new cedar deck boards on last summer with 2 coats of stain. We had some really hot weather and it seems that the pine cones were pitchier than usual when they came down. What is the best way to remove the pitch off of the boards?
#4
03-13-23, 06:31 AM
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From Yankee Magazine:
From This Old House:
(I added this because they said "sticky". May not work if pitch is dry.)
Could work on wood too and is not likely to damage the finish.
Mayonnaise is one of the best substances for cleaning pine pitch, grease, or tar off your hands. Rub it on, let it sit for a few minutes, and clean off the spot.
Coat still-tacky tree sap with mayo and let sit for a few minutes. Wipe away the softened sap with a clean rag.
Could work on wood too and is not likely to damage the finish.
erica
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03-13-23, 09:07 AM
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Keep in mind, mayonnaise is mostly oil,
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03-15-23, 12:51 PM
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I tried a couple of different products after scraping the bulk of the pitch off 3 spots close together. Dawn dishwashing soap, mayo and Fast Orange. The mayo and the Fast Orange did the best job. I left them all on for almost 10 minutes before wiping them off.
