How to remove chewing gum stains from your favorite clothes: simple methods

19.11.2023 17:15

If there are chewing gum marks on your clothes, don’t get upset and think that you’ll have to throw away your pants or T-shirt.

There are several simple options that can help you deal with the problem.

With the right approach, chewing gum stains can be removed from any fabric.

For example, you can use medical alcohol, which is found in first aid kits.

You need to wet the stain with it and wait until the liquid penetrates the fibers of the fabric. Then you should carefully remove the gum with a knife and throw the item into the washing machine.

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Experienced housewives also recommend putting the clothes in a bag and leaving it in the freezer for a few hours, then removing the gum with a knife or spatula. After that, the item should be washed.

You can also use warm vinegar or nail polish remover to remove stuck gum.

Afterwards, you need to rinse the contaminated area. But you should keep in mind that such methods are not suitable for all types of fabric.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor