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Step 1
OUT OF FABRIC
First, scrape away as much of the gum as possible. Do not press the gum further into the grain of the fabric.
Second, rub the fabric continually, with ice, until the gum is frozen and easier to remove.
If the item is small enough, put it in the freezer until the gum is stiff and ready to break away.
Third, to remove the remainder of the gum, put the material between two layers of white blotting paper and iron. Change the blotters often. -
Step 2
There will be some residue to remove.
If the residue is only slight, it may be removable with a washing presoak.
Otherwise, if the material is washable, soak it in kerosene and then wash it out with hot soapy water.
If the material is not washable, wash out with dry cleaning fluid.
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Step 3
OUT OF HAIR
There are several methods for this.
The easiest and most successful, in my several experiences with the problem, is to use hair mousse.
Cover the hair affected with mouse and rub in with fingers. Comb out. Wash hair and condition.
The next method is with cooking oil.
Simply soak the area with cooking oil and comb straight down and out Wash hair and condition.
The final method is with peanut butter. It works well if peanut butter is all you have on hand. The peanut butter must be smooth.
It is the oil in the peanut butter that you want to get under the gum so rub it in gently but generously. Using a tooth brush, coat hair from all sides. Using a clean cloth pull down gently so gum slides out. Wash out with lots of shampoo. Condition well.
Comments
Life-is-sweet said
on 11/12/2008 Wow, excellent tips! So I guess my crunch peanut butter won't work :)
EatTheSnot said
on 11/12/2008 I have used the peanut butter, but mousse? got to try that one the next time my daughter gets a hunk of gum in her hair...Thanks