How to Remove Bubble Gum From a Clothes Dryer
Even though you checked all the pockets before putting the laundry in, somehow a piece of gum got left in a pocket and ended up on the inside of your dryer. While you might think it'll be tough to remove, it's actually not that hard. It might take a little elbow grease, but you can get your dryer back in top condition. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place a couple of old towels in the dryer and run it on warm for a couple of minutes to soften up the gum.
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Combine 1 tablespoon of laundry detergent with enough water to make a paste.
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Dab a cloth in the paste and rub it over the gum spots. They should come up pretty easily.
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Place some damp rags in the dryer and run it on a cycle to ensure that the gum is gone.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not use the edge corner of the scraper. This will gouge the drum finish.
References
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Fire Dancer
Sep 21, 2008
I will use this in the future! -
Linda McCloud
Sep 19, 2008
Thanks for the advice. I am sure many people may need it someday.
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ebnickiea
Sep 17, 2008
believe it or not this happened to me and I never was able to get the gum off completely. Now I know for next time. thanks
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Vikki Albers
Sep 17, 2008
Mr. Nobody can be one challenging fellow! This is when writing is therapy. Thank you for sharing.
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Amy Shannon
Sep 17, 2008
I really, really hope I never need this.
