Removing Chewing Gum

bucksliz

Sticky stuff remover, I think 3M make it. It's brilliant and smells of yummy oranges

elsien

Need to know how to get this off either or both! It's something sticky, think it's gum but can't be sure, and it's mainly stuck to the stair carpet where the pile has been flattened.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
(I'm more bothered about the carpet as the dog is oblivious to the little patches on its undercarriage; the fur's too short to cut it out, and I suspect other suggestions are going to be more than the mutt will tolerate.)

robpw2

try a little clear vinegar

Fruball

apparently using an ice cube to freeze it then pick it off works, never tried it myself tho

Sallys_Savings

My mum always used to put clothes with chewing gum in the freezer (Note: Do not recommend putting dog in freezer ) so I'm guessing the ice cube could work..or how about freezer blocks?

elsien

I thought I'd heard that before - defo not one for the dog though.:eek:

baby_bronagh

hi
put an ice cube in a plastic bag leave on gum till it's frozen then scrape off using a blunt knife.
hope this helps

Tiff_2

Hi guys!:hello:
I am in urgent need of some Old Style expert advice and wisdom please folks.

I have this friend who - no really, it's not me!:rolleyes: - has just found a piece of chewing gum hardened onto her carpet and is desperately trying to get it out because her landlord is coming to do a final check with regards to her deposit tomorrow, before she moves out.
Is there any way this can be done, please? Thank you in advance for your time and advice everyone.:A
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

tessie_bear

put a couple of icecubes on it to freeze it off......when frozen it should peel off

ifonlyitwaseasier

definitely use the ice cubes, so much easier to get chewing gum off when it's frozen