Are you on chewing gum? No, this is not a reason to panic or get upset. The problem can be solved with what you already have in your home. And we will tell you how to remove chewing gum at home in this article.
Method 1 - cooling
If you want to quickly and easily remove chewing gum from jeans, you can use the refrigerator for this. Work like this:
- First, take an ordinary plastic bag. Fold your pants so that the stain is on top and place the item in this bag. Make sure that the cellophane does not stick to the fabric.
- Place the bag in the freezer and seal it there for a while. Wait until the tissue is completely frozen.
- After the fabric has frozen, remove the item and clean any remaining elastic from it with a brush.
Video: removing chewing gum by freezing:
Important:
work the fabric very quickly. Make sure that the gum does not melt. If you do not have time to completely remove the stain, you will have to put the pants back in the freezer.
Method 2 - boiling
How to remove chewing gum from rough tissue without special chemicals? Use ordinary boiled water for this purpose. Proceed like this:
- First, put a small amount of water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and place the part of the product to which the gum is stuck into the water. Wait until the water cools down a bit, otherwise you risk getting burned.
- Take the knife without removing the product from the water, then use it to remove the sticky dirt. After this, rub the fabric to remove any remaining adhesive from it.
How to clean your chewing gum if you didn’t manage to remove it completely the first time? Just repeat this manipulation by heating the water again. Please note: this method is only suitable for jeans. There is absolutely no need to use it for delicate fabrics.
Boiling water
The method is more radical than the previous one and requires another pair of hands. Under the influence of such a high temperature, it is much easier to peel off the gum, since it loses its sticky properties. To avoid getting burned by steam or splashes, use a brush with a handle that is large enough. An assistant slowly pours water onto the elastic while you vigorously scrub it with a brush. In most cases, chewing gum can be cleaned off fairly quickly.
If the fabric is not delicate and can withstand high temperatures, you can resort to an even more radical method. After bringing the water to a boil, immerse the problematic part of the clothing inside and leave for a minute. At this time, try to peel off the gum with a sharp object or a brush (or a toothbrush).
Remember, boiling will ruin synthetic and wool items, as well as any delicate fabrics.
Method 3 - hot water
This method of cleaning chewing gum is suitable if the dirt is not very ingrained. It can only be used on rough fabrics. Apply it this way: open a hot water tap, bring the contaminated area under the stream, and after a few minutes try to clean off the remaining gum with a toothbrush.
Important:
If you use this method to remove chewing gum, do not rub the cloth too hard. If you overdo it, you can easily ruin it.
You can also use a stream of warm air from a hair dryer instead of hot water. Heat the sticky mass and remove it with a spatula or a dull butter knife. All the work in this case will take you only a few minutes.
Features of removing fresh and dried gum from things
If you find fresh chewing gum on clothing, if it is strongly stuck, you need to quickly remove the stuck adhesive substance. To do this, you can use any sharp object, tape or tape. If the product is too soft and cannot be removed, use methods that lead to hardening of the gum:
- freezing;
- ice cooling;
- freezing spray treatment.
As the gum dries, it eats into the fabric and is more difficult to remove if it is very stuck. After removal, you need to further treat the fabric to remove stains from it. If the product does not lag behind the surface of the fabric, it is softened:
- iron;
- hairdryer;
- boiling water;
- ferry;
- hot water.
Then remove it with a sharp object and remove traces of it with solvents or stain removers.
Method 4 - gasoline
What's the easiest way to remove smeared gum? This can be done using gasoline (it is best to use purified lighter gasoline for this). Use it like this:
- Immediately you need to pour a little gasoline directly onto the dirt.
- After this, you will need to wait a few minutes until this product separates the elastic from the fabric.
- Next, all that remains is to clean off the remaining dirt. This can be done with an ordinary toothbrush.
Important:
Typically, after such cleaning, a small amount of dirt remains on the fabric. How to remove chewing gum and gasoline stains from a product? You will simply need to machine wash your pants, following the manufacturer's recommendations. Use the most ordinary washing powder for this purpose, and not a trace will remain of the stain.
This option for removing stubborn chewing gum can be used for various types of fabric. You can even use it on silk, wool and cotton.
We remove with special compounds
You can also clean chewing gum with special compounds that are sold in the household chemicals department. In stores you can find:
- Chewing Gum Removers. English made product. This is a gel that is applied to the toffee until it hardens. After five seconds it can already be torn off. Average price 2.5 dollars.
- MEGAM C. Russian composition in the form of a spray. You just need to spray it on the gum for five minutes. Removing chewing gum from pants costs $10 for half a liter.
- Premiere Break Up. Another English sprayer. Rarely found in stores due to the price of $15.
What not to do?
- If you use a store-bought compound, do not violate the instructions under any circumstances. Chewing Gum Removers are very aggressive and should not get on the fabric.
- Do not overdo it with solvents, acetic acid and other aggressive media.
- Do not use sharp objects for cleaning. Most likely, you will tear the fabric and will have to take it to the studio.
Method 5 – iron
This is another simple method for removing such stains from pants. Apply it like this:
- First, place the cardboard over the chewing gum mark itself. Turn the pants over so that the cardboard is directly on the ironing board.
- Heat your iron to medium heat.
- Iron the fabric until the chewing gum is completely transferred to the cardboard.
How to remove a stain that may remain on the fabric from an elastic band? After it transfers to cardboard, simply wash the item. This is necessary in order to remove any remaining stains.
Method 6 – vinegar
How can you remove stains from rough fabrics? An ordinary 9% table vinegar does the job well. Work with it like this:
- First, pour this product into any tin container and heat it well in it.
- After this, take a clean toothbrush. Soak it well in vinegar while it is still not completely cool.
- Gently and carefully rub the stain until it is completely removed from the pants.
- If your vinegar gets cold while working, just reheat it and start over.
Video: how to remove chewing gum using vinegar?
How to clean pants from the unpleasant odor that may appear after such treatment? Just put the product in the washing machine and wash it in express mode as you usually do. Then dry your pants thoroughly. After this, neither the chewing gum nor the smell of vinegar will remain on them.
Method 7 – tape
How can you remove such dirt if you don’t have any special chemicals at hand? You can use ordinary tape for this purpose. All you have to do is stick it on the gum and then quickly tear it off. The tape will be able to remove the elastic from the fabric.
Important:
Use this method only for fresh contamination. If the elastic band has already melted and gone deeper into the fabric, the adhesive tape is unlikely to cope with it.
You can also use new chewing gum instead of regular duct tape. Just knead it well with your fingers, then stick it on top of the old one, press it down well and tear it off sharply. If you do it right, the new chewing gum will remove the old one. All you have to do is simply use a knife to clean off any remaining dirt, and then wash the trousers well.
What not to do and why?
Removing stains from fabric is always fraught with a high risk of causing final damage to the product. Therefore, the use of improvised means, as well as special stain removers, requires strict adherence to safety precautions.
Among the unacceptable actions:
- violation of instructions for using home remedies and household chemicals;
- careless use of chemical ingredients;
- carelessness in using boiling water, vinegar and other aggressive ingredients;
- ignoring recommendations on the need to use a respirator and rubber gloves when in contact with household chemicals and improvised materials that can cause burns, suffocation or an allergic reaction;
- excluding the use of sharp objects to remove chewing gum, as well as intense mechanical impact on the fabric.
Violation of the listed aspects leads to at least a disruption of the structure of the fabric, its discoloration, and sometimes to permanent damage to the item.
Ignoring the rules for using methods and methods for processing denim products can cause burns to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Some substances can cause allergies.
Method 8 – liquid soap
This is a universal, gentle way to remove chewing gum from pants. It should be used like this:
- To begin with, pour as much liquid soap as possible onto the dirty area. You can take a product of any brand, but it is better to use a product that has the least amount of dyes, as well as specific fragrances.
- After this, you need to take a toothbrush and rub the detergent over the fabric.
- Then you should take a dull knife and very carefully remove any remaining dirt with it.
Advice:
To prevent stains from remaining on your clothes, simply wash the product after such cleaning. Usually one wash is enough to completely remove stains.
Method 9 – fairies
How can you get rid of this stubborn stain in a few minutes? Do this with the help of fairies or some similar means. All you need to do is put a little bit of this product on a clean kitchen sponge and then rub the stain with the sponge. Don't stop until the dirt is completely gone.
Important:
Be sure to wash your pants thoroughly after removing the gum. Otherwise, there may be unsightly stains left on them, which will be extremely difficult for you to remove.
Method 10 – acetone for nails
You can remove such sticky things from sweatpants and trousers with a regular acetone-based nail solution. All you have to do is pour a small amount onto the stain, and then scrape off the gum with a dull knife or razor. If the first time you do not manage to get rid of the stain in this way, simply repeat this procedure.
Important:
This product may discolor the fabric of your trousers. If you are concerned that this may happen, test this product on any inconspicuous area of fabric first. Once you are sure that it does not lighten your item, you can safely use it.
Ice Cube
If your clothes are large or simply cannot be frozen, regular ice will help remove gum from your jeans. It is found in all modern refrigerators. It is necessary to treat the entire contaminated surface and hold for at least a minute. To avoid discomfort from the cold, use gloves or hold the cube with pliers. Try peeling it off by hand or use a stiff brush.
The method is especially relevant for coats, fur coats, winter jackets and other large items. If frozen water does not give the desired effect, use boiling water.
