How to get bubble gum off clothing

By FUSILLI1OF4

Ever wonder how to get gum off of clothing? Ever wonder how to get gum off of clothing?

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Ever go to a movie or public place and leave with gum on the seat of your pants? Or maybe you have a little one that just loves blowing bubbles? Ok, so maybe it is your guilty pleasure? Whatever the reason, here is a quick and easy way to get the gum out.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Ice
  • Butter knife
  • Patience
Step1
Have patience, it's only gum and now you will know a quick and easy way to get it off your clothes and it's cheap and easy too!
Step2
Take the article of clothing or whatever fabric for that matter, and apply ice directly onto the gum for about 15 mins., or until frozen.
Step3
Gently scrape gum off with butter knife or you can use your fingernail.
Step4
Launder as usual.

Tips & Warnings

  • You may have to repeat steps 1-3 for maximum results.
  • When scraping the frozen gum off, proceed gently as to not harm your clothing and/or fabrics.

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mattlee

mattlee said

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on 7/19/2008 Thanks - that does work, tried it once before!!

Desula

Desula said

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on 7/19/2008 Great ideas for getting bubble gum out of clothes.

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on 7/17/2008 Great advice, especially for mothers.

3-Point

3-Point said

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on 7/16/2008 Never thought about using ice. thanks

vikki9

vikki9 said

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on 7/15/2008 Bingo! What an easy solution for a sticky problem! Thank you! *****

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