How to remove chewing gum from clothing effectively

FAQs on how to remove gum from clothes

If the above guide didn’t answer all your chewing gum-related questions, our FAQ section will most definitely will!

• How to remove chewing gum from clothes with an iron?

  1. Grab a clean cardboard and place it on your ironing board.
  2. Lay your chewing gum stained clothing item on the cardboard, with the gum facing down.
  3. Set your iron to medium heat and iron the critical area.
  4. Wait until the gum has softened, and gently peel your garment away from the cardboard.
  5. Wash your garment as usual.
• How to remove bubblegum from clothes dried in the dryer?

  You’ve noticed that pesky chewing gum staining your garment only after it has been through the dryer? Don’t worry, it’s not too late to get rid of it.

  1. Remove as much of the gum as you possibly can.

  2. Place the garment in the freezer for an hour or two or use ice cubes to harden the remaining chewing gum.

  3. Scrape whatever gum you can off with a dull knife or a spoon.

  4. Rinse the gum stained spot under warm water and get rid of any gum residue with a toothbrush.

  5. Wash the garment as usual with your choice of Ariel laundry detergent.

• How to remove chewing gum from clothes with toothpaste?

  Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the chewing gum stained part of your garment, then spread and rub it until it the chewing gum breaks up. Remove leftover bits with a toothbrush, rinse under cold water, and launder on the hottest water temperature setting allowed by your garment’s fabric care label.

• How to remove chewing gum from clothes with ice cubes?

  1. Put a few ice cubes in two biodegradable bags and place them under and over the chewing gum stained part of your fabric.
  2. Once the gum has hardened, use a spoon to scrape it off.
  3. Remove any chewing gum residue with a toothbrush.
  4. Wash the garment on the usual settings.