Removing Chewing Gum

Queenie

Ok, no problem ... do you have any WD40 about the house? Try giving it a squirt with that.

blossom30

I heard that if you put talcum powder on to the chewing gum it should get un sticky and more easier to clean off Good luck

djtonyb

my lo stood in chewing gum and managed to put it on the car seat - any removal ideas?

I know your supposed to freeze it but the seat won't fit

studentnurse

Could you maybe use an ice cube ?
Hold this against the chewing gum to harden it before you try to scrape it off. You could even use an ice cube inside an ice cube bag and then not wet the seat.
Just an idea !

harrie_2

try cup boiling water rest the cup on the gum when gum melts take it off
this will have to be done several times.....some one else may come up with a better idea.....when u get near the end use a stiff brush

squeaky

The floowing two threads, involving carpets, and clothes, should help you out here


Chewing gum on carpets
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=546587#post546587

Chewing gum on jeans
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=34438#post34438

mummysaver

Not very old style, but I bought a specialist spray for removing chewing gum, and it simply dissolved it and then we blotted with tissue. Can't remember what it was called, but I think we got it in the supermarket.

DS fell asleep with gum in his mouth and then managed to get it squashed under him and onto the car seat! We tried ice cubes and dry cleaning fluid etc, but the spray was the only thing that seemed to work.

Wirenth

Try peeling the majority off after you've frozen it using the ice-cube method.

Clean up the rest with nail polish remover and a rough cloth.

BACKFRMTHEEDGE

Ice cubes definitely.

moonrakerz

If the ice cubes don't work and you can't get the seat in the freezer, try an aerosol can of pipe freezer from B & Q. But try it on a bit of upholstery that is out of sight first - depends on the colour of your seats.