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How to remove chewing gum from clothes: simple methods
30.07.2024 03:10
Chewing gum not only helps us get rid of bad breath, but it also often becomes a problem.
Especially if it gets on the fabric of clothing.
Getting rid of such a stain is not so easy, and sometimes it happens with new things that you feel sorry to throw away. But do not despair, to get rid of such stains you can use the experience of other people.
There is always a way out, you just have to try several methods, and you will definitely find one that will truly become your salvation.
Cooling
The item that has been chewed should be placed in a regular bag and put in the freezer for a few hours. But you can't do this with clothes that have leather inserts or elements made of leatherette.
In winter, you can put the item on the balcony for 2-4 hours, depending on the air temperature.
If the gum ends up on upholstered furniture, then dry ice will be a real salvation, and if you don’t have it, then you can use regular cubes, wrapping them in several layers, after placing them in a bag.
You can also purchase special means for cooling microcircuits and always keep them in a visible place.
High temperatures
Direct a stream of very hot (boiled) water onto the stain and rub it well for some time with an old toothbrush or other brush.
You can use an iron. Cover the stain with several layers of paper napkins and iron it well from the back side. This method is often the only salvation.
Chemistry
You can buy special products to combat such stains. You can try using alcohol or vinegar. Some people find a panacea in gasoline. Sometimes it is enough to wipe the stain with a cotton swab, and it is easily removed.
Strong chemicals should be tested on the reverse side before use to see how they affect the fabric. Only then should you begin active steps to remove the chewing gum. Dimethylformamide, for example, can help here.
You can try dishwashing liquid, there are reviews that this method allows you to get rid of stains.
Some people are saved by a universal stain remover, which needs to be applied to the stain for five to ten minutes, and then the chewing gum should be collected from the center to the edge.
Whichever method you choose, you should act carefully and slowly, because one wrong move can ruin your item.
