How do you remove gum from clothing?

Saveit

I used white vinegar to get it off my carpet, my son came in with it on his shoe, it came off no problem, not sure about trousers and shoes though but If all else fails I would try it

Smiley_Mum

I've come across recommendations of either egg white

http://www.toledoaasr.com/Kitchen/stains.htm

or try dabbing the area affected with a small drop of lighter fluid on a cotton bud.

There's mention of Avon's Skin-So-Soft which seems to have a multitude of uses so may be worth having it in reserve just incase of another "emergency".

http://bridgett.maddoc.net/sales/sss.html

Ticklemouse

If you can't get it off/all off, then mask it with marker pen. The camera shouldn't be close enough to your shoes for the viewers to see. Then you can remedy the situation at your leisure afterwards.

Smiley_Mum

Hope you managed to get your shoes gum free for the filming, Martin.

Sofa_Sogood

Ticklemouse wrote:

If you can't get it off/all off, then mask it with marker pen.

Or stick a couple of designer labels on to the chewie?

m00nie

surprised you didnt just wear one of your other 42 pairs


:rolleyes:

Lotta_Littlies

I misread that very early this morning as Martin wearing leather trousers. :eek:

Wasn't sure if it was a case of wishful thinking or tiredness. On reflection I think it's most definitely the tiredness :rotfl:

Lotta

System

I would shove your trousers in the freezer, you may have a frozen bum but it would give the rest of the office something to laugh about.

*ok i`ll get me coat*

trace-j

I'd suggest WD40, it would kind of tie in with smile_mum's Skin so Soft. Its oil based so acts as a solvent. WD40 works on tar on carpets. Just rub in some washing up liquid into any grease stains before putting in the wash.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=3015
Looks like Hairsprays a good idea.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=56203

MrsMW

I've done the egg white thingy and it works!