How to Get Gum Out of Jeans

With so many different flavors and varieties, chewing gum has been a popular confection for many years. The U.S. military has been giving it to troops since WWI to help them focus and be more relaxed on the battlefield. Many people have suffered the embarrassing moment of sitting upon a piece of carelessly discarded gum. There are several easy ways to fix this sticky problem.

Things You'll Need

• Soft clean cloth
• Vinegar
• Toothbrush
• Nail polish remover
• Egg

Instructions

Several Simple Suggestions

1. Place the jeans in the freezer for at least 1 hour. The frozen gum should peel right off. Rub dish soap into any residual stain with a soft clean cloth and launder as usual.

2. Heat 1 cup of vinegar in the microwave until it is hot. Dip a toothbrush in the vinegar and scrub the gum off of the jeans before laundering.

3. Dip a soft clean cloth in nail polish remover and wipe the gum off the jeans with the cloth before laundering.

4. Pour boiling water onto the gum and wipe it away with a clean cloth. If some areas are more difficult to remove, use a toothbrush to help with scrubbing. Launder the jeans as usual once all of the gum is removed.

5. Crack an egg into a bowl and separate the yolk and discard it. Dip a toothbrush into the egg white and scrub the gum gently. Let the egg white sit on the stain for 15 minutes and launder as usual.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not launder the jeans before removing the gum as this will create a terrible mess on your clothes and washer and dryer.

References

• Thrifty Fun--Removing Gum from Clothing