by Taylor
Below I've collected several videos and other tips for you, for how to remove gum from clothing.
Below is a video showing how to remove gum from clothes.
One of the things I like most about this video is that it differentiates between tough fabrics, such as denim, and more delicate fabrics, such as a sweater.
Much the same method is used for both types, with some differences in how to remove the last little bits of the gum from the clothing.
First, place the whole item in the freezer to let the gum harden, or place an ice cube on the gum to do the same thing.
Once the gum is stiff and hard you can remove lots of it by scraping it off with a dull knife.
This is where, however, there is some difference between tough and delicate fabrics.
With tough fabrics you can just keep scraping with the knife without too much fear of harming the fibers.
However, with more delicate fabrics it takes longer to remove the gum because you have to be more gentle to remove the gum without harming the cloth.
The suggestion from the video is to rub the delicate fabric with an old toothbrush, which should remove all the gum particles and also not harm the cloth's fibers.
Over at Linda's Lunacy Blog Linda shared a great tip, with pictures, about how to remove gum from clothing.
It is a method I recommend myself, which is either to freeze the clothing, with the gum stuck on it, in the freezer, or with an ice pack laid on it.
Once the gum hardens from the cold it is much easier to remove, because it makes it less sticky, and you can generally use a dull knife to pop it off, with just a little scraping thrown in there too.
I loved the how-to pictures so much I wanted to post the link for everyone's benefit!
So, do you have a tip about removing gum, or the stains it can leave behind?
If so, please submit your chewing gum stain removal tip here, or read other tips already submitted.
***Update: I got this comment from Linda, stating:
Thanks for featuring Linda's Lunacy's tip on your site.***End Update
Below is a video showing how to remove gum from fabric which is washable.
The first step is to freeze the gum, by either placing it in the freezer or placing a baggy of ice on the gum.
I like how this video explains how long it will take to freeze the gum -- approximately fifteen minutes.
I know I am always anxious to get rid of gum quickly, so knowing I need to sit and wait a while is helpful so I don't try to remove the gum too soon, and spread the gum around further.
Then, after the gum is frozen you scrape the gum off the fabric with a dull knife.
Finally, there is often a spot left behind from the gum, from both the dyes in the gum and the sugars.
To remove this part of the stain treat with a laundry stain remover, and then wash as normal.
I would like to note, however, since the video doesn't, that if there is a stain from the dye or sugar the laundry stain remover is most appropriate. However, if what remains is still sticky, then this is gum residue, and you should instead use a chewing gum remover which is safe for fabric to get rid of that instead.
by Jen
Jen shared how Goo Gone spray gel removed gum from her children's clothing, and also from the dryer drum.
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