How do you remove gum from clothing?

annifranakapan

Thank you! I've managed to remove some more and there's only a kind of 'shadow' of gum left. Looks a bit like a snail trail up her lapels

Anni

MXW

Hi,

My son has come home from school and has sat in some chewing gum, it's all over his school trousers and his brand new jacket! Does anyone know how I can remove the gum?

Many thanks

buyitall

You could try putting the clothes in the freezer, then it should 'snap'off.

MXW

buyitall wrote: »

You could try putting the clothes in the freezer, then it should 'snap'off.

Hi,
Iv'e tried that but it's really ingrained in the material. Thanks for your reply.

southernscouser

MXW wrote: »

Hi,

My son has come home from school and has sat in some chewing gum, it's all over his school trousers and his brand new jacket! Does anyone know how I can remove the gum?

Many thanks

Have you tried chewing it?

buyitall

Found this on another site, have never tried it myself though:
'I did carpet cleaning for 10 years. Went to school 5 weeks a year to learn new techniques and all the new chemicals, etc... Best thing I have ever found for gum on carpet, in hair, on clothes, etc... is good ole' WD40. It disolves the gum very quickly, and completely. Same with ink and marker. Spray it on, let it set a bit, and then the gum will just scrape off. When done, clean with some DAWN and HOT water to remove the excess oil. WD40 is very safe and won't hurt your fabrics. I have even used it on Silk. (be careful doing that..NO scrubbing!) - Greg'

buyitall

here's another solution:
http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a97.asp

MXW

buyitall wrote: »

Found this on another site, have never tried it myself though:
'I did carpet cleaning for 10 years. Went to school 5 weeks a year to learn new techniques and all the new chemicals, etc... Best thing I have ever found for gum on carpet, in hair, on clothes, etc... is good ole' WD40. It disolves the gum very quickly, and completely. Same with ink and marker. Spray it on, let it set a bit, and then the gum will just scrape off. When done, clean with some DAWN and HOT water to remove the excess oil. WD40 is very safe and won't hurt your fabrics. I have even used it on Silk. (be careful doing that..NO scrubbing!) - Greg'

Thanks, thats great! I will give it a go!

MXW

buyitall wrote: »

here's another solution:
http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a97.asp

Your a star, thanks!

morwenna

Eucalyptus oil gets it out!