How to Remove Chewing Gum From a Clothes Dryer

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Chewing gum can be transferred from your pockets and melt inside the dryer.

It is not uncommon for people to leave a piece of gum in the pockets of their clothes. When the clothes get laundered, the gum melts inside the dryer. Removing the gum from the inside of a dryer can be quite difficult. Simply scraping the gum off will leave you with a sticky and stringy mess. Instead, soften the gum first to make the removal process easier. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Towels
  • Powder laundry detergent
  • Water
  • Cloth
  • Washcloths
  • Vinegar (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place three to four old towels inside the dryer.

    • 2

      Set the dryer on warm and allow it to run for five minutes to soften the gum.

    • 3

      Combine 1 tbsp. of a powder laundry detergent with water. Add enough water to create a thick paste.

    • 4

      Apply the paste to a cloth. Scrub the gum from the inside of the dryer with the cloth and paste until the gum is removed.

    • 5

      Dampen several washcloths. Toss them into the dryer to make sure all of the gum has been removed.

    • 6

      Alternatively, after the chewing gum has softened, rub it with vinegar until the gum is removed.

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