Last Updated on April 13, 2022 by Sarah Keene
- Pour liquid laundry detergent over the gum.
- Use a toothbrush to saturate the detergent into and around the gum.
- Use a butter knife to gently scrape the gum off the clothes.
- Scrape off the excess gum with your fingernails.
- Wash as normal, using a stain remover if necessary.
Beside the above, how do you remove chewing gum from pants? Remove as much of the gum as you possibly can. Place the garment in the freezer for an hour or two or use ice cubes to harden the remaining chewing gum. Scrape whatever gum you can off with a dull knife or a spoon. Rinse the gum stained spot under warm water and get rid of any gum residue with a toothbrush.
Additionally, how do you get gum off of fabric? The best way to get gum off furniture is to wrap an ice cube in a clean paper towel. Hold the ice cube against the gum for about 20-30 seconds to freeze it solid. Lightly pry the frozen gum off the sofa with a butter knife or spoon. Make sure you aren’t scraping the gum into the fabric.
In regards to, does Hairspray remove chewing gum? Hairspray. Removing chewing gum from clothes is simple with this cheap method. Apply the hair spray directly onto the chewing gum and it will harden. Then just scrape the chewing gum off.
Also the question is, how does rubbing alcohol get gum out of clothes? So this is what you do: Simply soak the piece of gum with isopropyl alcohol and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. The piece of gum will soften up during that time. After about 5 minutes you can use your fingers or a towel to try to pull out the gum.You can saturate carpets or upholstery with white vinegar or lemon juice, which works to dissolve the gum. Pour a small amount of either right on top of where the gum is. Rub the liquid in thoroughly, but taking care not to further push the gum into the carpet or fabric.
Does vinegar remove gum from clothes?
To get smeared gum out of clothes quickly with vinegar simply heat a bowl of distilled white vinegar in the microwave, dip in an old toothbrush and then gently scrub off the chewing gum. Treat any stains left behind with a stain remover and launder as normal.