Outdoor Itch Resource Center
Welcome to the outdoor itch resource center! Our goal is to help you stay itch and pain-free. We offer guides and how-to's to help you understand and avoid poison ivy and oak.
- Common Misconceptions About Treating Poison Ivy Rash
- How Does Poison Ivy Spread?
- How Does Poison Ivy Work?
- How old is my Tecnu
- How to Use Tecnu Original Outdoor Skin Cleanser on Pets, Clothing, Tools, Equipment and More
- Tecnu Original versus Tecnu Extreme
- What is Contact Dermatitis?
- Where Do I Find Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Plants?
- Am I Immune To Poison Ivy?
- Are Dead Poison Ivy Plants Safe To Touch?
- Can I Get A Rash From Burning Poison Ivy?
- Can I Get Poison Ivy From My Dog?
- Can I Get Poison Ivy Rash From Someone Else?
- Do Blisters Cause Poison Ivy Rash To Spread?
- Does Bleach Help Poison Ivy Rash?
- How Do I Stop Itching From Poison Ivy And Oak?
- How Do You Cure Poison Ivy Fast?
- How Long Will Poison Ivy Rash Last?
- Should I Break The Blisters From Poison Ivy Rash?
- Should I Clean Poison Ivy From Clothing And Tools?
- Should I Wrap Or Cover Poison Ivy Rash?
- What Causes Poison Ivy Rash?
- What Does A Poison Ivy Rash Look Like?
- How to use Calagel
- How to use Tecnu Extreme
- How to use Tecnu Original
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Poison Ivy and Oak Oil from Your Clothing
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Poison Ivy and Oak Oil from Your Pet’s Fur
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Poison Ivy and Oak Oil from your Skin
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Poison Ivy and Oak Oil from your Tools
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Skunk Oil from Your Pet's Fur
How to Use Tecnu Original Outdoor Skin Cleanser on Pets, Clothing, Tools, Equipment and More
Harnessing Tecnu Original Outdoor Skin Cleanser
SKIN: Use within a few hours of exposure to help remove poison oak and ivy oil (urushiol) before rash begins. Once the rash has started, wash with Tecnu to help remove oils on skin allowing the healing process to begin without recontamination.
TOOLS: Urushiol oils clinging to tools and equipment can cause rash. Clean equipment with a cloth saturated with Tecnu (check an inconspicuous corner of the equipment for possible surface damage before use). Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
CLOTHING: Saturate contaminated, unwetted clothing with Tecnu in a bucket or dishpan (First check for color fastness by testing a concealed corner of the fabric). Let soak for several minutes. Launder clothing by itself as usual with detergent and hot water.
PETS: Dogs, cats, horses and other furry pets can become contaminated by urushiol oil and can transfer poison oil to owners without being affected themselves. Saturate a cloth with Tecnu and wipe down the pet's coat. Then follow with a pet shampoo and water bath.
SKUNK: If your pet is sprayed by a skunk, saturate a cloth with Tecnu and wipe down the pet's coat. Then follow with a pet shampoo and warm water rinse.
DO NOT LEAVE TECNU ON FUR. IT MUST BE COMPLETELY WASHED OFF WITH SHAMPOO AND WATER
TREE SAP/PITCH: Tecnu can be used to clean pitch, tree sap, road tar, grass stains and many other difficult to remove nuisances from skin, clothing and tools. Apply Tecnu directly and rub until the stain dissolves. Rinse off with soap and water.
Updated on 10 Feb 2025
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