PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.

Getting bubble gum off a car seat - any tips please?

Options
mwddrwg
mwddrwg Posts: 517 Forumite
First Anniversary First Post Combo Breaker
in Old style MoneySaving
Spotted this morning that one of the kids (they're not confessing to this one lol) has managed to smear a bit of bubblegum/chewing gum on our car seat. It's in a really awkward place - in a seam on the seat - so very hard to get off.

Does anyone know of anything that dissolves this type of thing safely so that it can be rubbed away?

Any tips and tricks appreciated. Thanks :o
In deep...

Comments

  • Horace
    Horace Posts: 14,426 Forumite
    Options
    You could try steaming it off, however, I would be more inclined to get some of those ice packs and freeze it, it should come off then.
  • mwddrwg
    mwddrwg Posts: 517 Forumite
    First Anniversary First Post Combo Breaker
    Options
    Thanks, great idea! We're going away at the weekend and taking a cool bag which has those blue ice pack thingys so will try to freeze it with that before we go and see if it comes off.
    In deep...
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,000 Forumite
    Name Dropper First Anniversary Photogenic First Post
    Options
    freeze until hard and pick it off.. gross stuff.. mine aren't allowed it get I have still found it walked in on shoes.. gggrrrr

    *ban*
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • mwddrwg
    mwddrwg Posts: 517 Forumite
    First Anniversary First Post Combo Breaker
    Options
    Thanks, pigpen. There is no actual 'lump' of gum, just a smear that's gone into the fabric of the seat so it's not that easy to get off.

    I've also read that white vinegar (or even WD40) might work?? :eek:
    In deep...
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,000 Forumite
    Name Dropper First Anniversary Photogenic First Post
    Options
    I use wd40 for everything... it has a squillions uses.. I love it ... not ever used it for its intended purpose though I'm sure!
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • mwddrwg
    mwddrwg Posts: 517 Forumite
    First Anniversary First Post Combo Breaker
    Options
    Going to try the WD40 later on and hope any lingering smell is gone by the time we set off for Tenby on Friday - 150 mile care trip will not be pleasant if the smell is still therer lol
    In deep...
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 343.2K Banking & Borrowing
  • 250.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 449.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 235.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 608.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 173.1K Life & Family
  • 247.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 15.9K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards