tree sap on rope

[johnnygee]

Hi all, i recently took a job removing 6 overgrown leylandii, (one of my first as i'm new to tree work) i had to remove it in sections. while i was stropped on my prusik knot became stuck and for every decent i had to slacken it off. I soon found that my rope was soaked in resin, have i ruined it or is there any way of getting it cleaned?

Thanks in advance for any helpful tips on this,

john

[hazzygawa]

Stick it in the washing machine, if it is not to much weight.

[Ewan Murray]

Washing machine, soap flakes low temperature in a pillow case, dont use your own the missus or your mum wont be happy when the washing machine starts making funny noises.

Start using a ring and ring cambium saver it will make your ropes last alot longer. I have heard butter helps gets it off, but when your mates ask you what your getting up to buttering my rope might sound a bit odd.

[DrewB]

yeah and butter gets rid of the sap but can stink.most veg or nut oils seem to get rid of it

[Dan Earp]

If you can't get them in a washing machine, warm soapy water will do aswell as the above comments