Clothes with Tar on Them- Can I Put Them in the Wash?

So, I just googled your question and found a fantastic website! (thanks for the question!!) It is here: http://cleaning.lifetips.com/cat/7405/stain-removal-from-...
From this website, I found this info:

You Can Remove Tar From Clothing

The most important thing to remember if you get tar on your clothing is to make sure it is not exposed to heat – such as a dryer or iron.

When you get tar on your clothing, freezing the tar is one of the best methods you can use to remove it.

•Place ice cubes into a plastic bag. The amount of ice you place in the bag should match the size of your tar stain. For small stains you can use a sandwich bag. For large stains you can use a freezer bag.

•Lay the stained clothing on a flat surface.

•Place the bag of ice onto the tar stain. This will freeze the tar and make it harden.

•When the tar is completely hard, peel it off of your clothing.

HTH!

Hi gaby-

I am not sure...BUT I swear by 'goo gone'...available at lowes...home depot...etc.

It has never failed me with 'gooy' messes...might be worth a try!

***Wish I got a kick back...lol...I recommend it LOTS!**

Best Luck!
michele/cat

A friend of mine just recently got roofing tar on a pair of white pants. Discovered AFTER they had been washed and dried ... goo gone got it out for her. So I'd give that a try for sure if the ice doesn't work.

Good luck.

Baby oil gets tar out

If it's just a residue making the stuff look dirty or dusky then try either a bar of Ivory soap or a bar of Fels-Naptha (find it by laundry detergent), these are real soap not detergent and will cut the stain better than a detergent. Rub it on the clothes in the sink and rinse with warm water.