subject: How to Remove Gum From Clothes [print this page] How to Remove Gum From Clothes How to Remove Gum From Clothes
Chewing gum is very popular to people of all ages, thus, it is possible that a gum will get stuck on your furniture, carpet, clothes and even in your hair. When chewing gum sticks on cloth, it is very difficult to remove. This article will try to help you handle gum in clothes.
Although there are many cleaning products sold in the stores that can be effective in removing chewing gum from fabrics and clothes, they can be very expensive and they can also cause the fabric to weaken and its color to lighten. Thus, it is best to find alternative ways to effectively remove the gum on fabrics and cloth.
A good alternative for expensive cleaning products is ice. Soak the portion of the fabric with gum in a bowl of ice for 15 minutes or until the gum hardens. Once the gum is hard, it will be easier to remove it by scraping using a knife.
Aside from ice cubes, boiling water can also be used to get the sticky gum from clothes. Simply soak the affected area of the clothes in a basin of boiling water. The gum will melt and soften after several minutes. Scrape it off from the cloth. Wash the cloth afterwards. If there are still traces of gum in it, do the procedure again.
Petrol and gasoline are also proven to be great gum remover. Only handle it with care for it is highly flammable. Simply drop a little amount of gasoline on the area of the gum and scrub until it is fully removed. Remove the odor of the petrol from the cloth by washing it thoroughly with detergent.
Peanut butter can also be used the same way as petrol and gasoline. Just spread peanut butter on the cloth and let it set. Scrape off the gum after several minutes. Wash the clothes afterwards to avoid getting it stained.
Among the many ways of removing gum, using vinegar is the most known method. Scrub vinegar on the stuck gum using toothbrush. Repeat the procedure until the chewing gum is totally removed.
These are the effective ways of removing gum from your clothes and other fabrics without harming them.
