How to Remove Gum From A Shirt

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In this article you will learn an easy way to remove gum from your shirt without ruining it. Parents will find this article especially helpful since kids love to play with their gum.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Freezer
Ice
Butter knife from the kitchen

How to Remove Gum from a Shirt

Step1

After removing the shirt place it in the freezer. This will help harden the gum so that it is no longer sticky. You will need to leave the shirt in the freezer for several hours to allow the gum to get as hard as possible.

Step2

When the gum has become hard remove it from the freezer and use a butter knife from your kitchen to remove the gum from the shirt. With the serrated edge gently pry the gum from the shirt. In most cases it will come off with little force.

Step3

As the gum begins to warm back up to room temperature it will start to become sticky and harder to handle so use a piece of ice to keep the gum cold. This will also help with the removal of any pieces that are still stuck to the clothing after you have completed step 2.

Tips & Warnings

Some manufacturers are developing gum that does not stick. Keep on the lookout for these products.
When using the butter knife in step 2 use extreme caution. If the gum lets loose and you aren’t prepared you could easily lose grasp of the knife. Also depending on the fabric of the shirt you will want to be very gentle with the removal process so as not to rip or damage the clothing.