Removing Chewing Gum

janb5

Although you would have to use an extension lead, you could try brown paper to cover the chewing gum and then use iron over the top. Chewing gum then sticks to the brown paper!

Andylad

Hi, does anyone know how to remove chewing gum from carpet please? :eek:

CM86_2

I'm not much of a cleaner, but have you tried ice cubes on it?

ben500

Apply ice to the area then give it a sharp tap with a hammer the chewing gum will shatter and can then be hoovered up, repeat the process till all gum has been removed.

Andylad

Thanks all. It has removed most of it. I am just concerned that the stubborn little bit that is left will attract dirt, and turn into a small black mark!

oh well..

Andy

msmicawber

I find white spirit excellent for cleaning carpets - I haven't had the chewing gum problem (yet!), but would recommend trying it.

Gingham_Ribbon

Is it a small enough piece now to snip it off with a pair of scissors?

Pink.

Hi Andylad,

We have an older thread on the same subject with lots of suggestions so I'll merge your thread with it to keep all the replies together. Posts are listed in date order so you'll need to read from the beginning to see all the replies.

Pink

janb5

I would suggest placing a piece of brown paperover the chewing gum and iron over the brown paper- the gum then sticks to the paper. Voila!

jimbob_3

hi,

ive been looking at this thread and on the net but i cant find a solution to how to get chewing from my reasonably expensive suit trousers and jacket..

im going to try the ice cube trick but im concerned about any greasy stain etc

has anybody got any ideas

thanks