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• Method 1 of 14: Liquid laundry detergent
• Method 2 of 14: Iron
• Method 3 of 14: Cleaning alcohol
• Method 8 of 14: Gum-Ex
• Method 9 of 14: Hair spray
• Method 10 of 14: Adhesive tape
• Method 11 of 14: Anti-abrasive
• Method 12 of 14: Gasoline or lighter fuel
• Method 13 of 14: Orange oil
• Method 14 of 14: WD-40
• Tips
• Warnings

Hey bah, there is chewing gum on your clothes! You've already peeled off as many of them as you can, but that filthy gum is still there. Instead of yelling and getting angry, try a few things to get the gum out of your clothes.

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Method 1 of 14: Liquid laundry detergent

1. Cover the gum-affected area with liquid detergent.
2. Use a toothbrush to work the detergent on the gum. This will break it down.
3. Use a dull knife and gently scrape away the gum.
4. Finally, use your fingernail to scrape away the rest of the gum.
5. Throw the garment in the washing machine. Wash as normal.

Method 2 of 14: Iron

1. Place the garment or fabric on some cardboard so that the gum is between the fabric and the cardboard.
2. Smooth the affected areas on the middle position. The gum should transfer from the garment or fabric to the cardboard.
3. Repeat until almost all of the gum has transferred from the clothing to the cardboard.
4. Wash the garment or fabric. The gum should now be completely removed.

Method 3 of 14: Cleaning alcohol

1. Fold the garment or fabric so that the gum is on the outside. You should be able to see the gum.
2. Heat a cup of vinegar in the microwave or on the stove. Don't let it boil just yet.
3. Dip a toothbrush in the hot vinegar and brush the gum with the toothbrush. Do this quickly as the vinegar works best when it is hot.
4. Continue to dip and brush until the gum is gone. Heat the vinegar again if necessary.
5. Wash the garment to remove the vinegar smell.

Method 8 of 14: Gum-Ex

1. Get some Gum-Ex. Gum-Ex is a stain remover that works well on chewing gum.
   • You can buy Gum-Ex online.
2. Spray some Gum-Ex on a covered area to make sure it doesn't strip color. You can also use a similar cloth to check if Gum-Ex removes color.
3. Spray some Gum-Ex on the gum. Immediately scrape it off with a butter knife.
4. Rub the remaining gum with a piece of paper towel to remove any leftovers. You may need to spray some more Gum-Ex to completely remove the gum.
5. Let the clothes dry outside until the Gum-Ex has completely evaporated.

Method 9 of 14: Hair spray

1. Spray a little bit of hairspray on the gum. It should get hard because of the hairspray.
2. Immediately scrape or peel off the gum. The hardened gum should break off fairly easily.
3. Continue until all of the gum has been removed. Wash as normal.

Method 10 of 14: Adhesive tape

1. Cut a strip of tape from the roll.
2. Take the tape and press it firmly onto the gum. If possible, cover the entire gum surface. Be careful not to stick the entire strip of tape to the garment or fabric, or it will be twice as difficult to remove.
3. Peel off the taped part. Remove the gum from the tape by hand or cut a new strip to repeat the process.
4. Repeat until all the gum has been removed.

Method 11 of 14: Anti-abrasive

1. Remove as much gum as possible. Less surface area on the gum means less gum to remove.
2. Apply some anti-abrasive to the gum and wait 30 seconds or less. Anti-abrasive is available at the drugstore or supermarket.
   • Use an anti-abrasive with ethanol, isobutane, glycol and acetate. This group of chemicals accelerates the release of the gum.
3. Scrape off the gum with a dull knife. A sharp knife may work better, but it also increases the chance of damaging your fabric.
4. Was like normal.

Method 12 of 14: Gasoline or lighter fuel

1. Apply some gasoline to the fabric that has chewing gum on it. Gasoline dissolves the gum. Be careful when working with gasoline as it is flammable and dangerous. Use as little as possible.
2. Remove the remaining gum with a knife, toothbrush or putty knife.
3. Soak the clothes, and then wash as directed. This should remove any odor or color left behind by the gasoline solution.
4. If you don't have gasoline, use lighter gasoline. Soak the back of the gum stuck area in old-fashioned lighter gasoline - the kind you buy in a can to fill old-fashioned lighters.
   • Flip the piece over, and you should be able to easily scrape off the gum.
   • Use a little more to finish the job, then rinse well before washing or cleaning as usual. Washing machines, for private or business use, and (in particular) dryers are not made for flammable liquids.

Method 13 of 14: Orange oil

1. Use store-bought orange oil extract made from orange peel.
2. Apply a small amount of oil to a clean cloth or sponge.
3. Brush with the thread of the clothing to remove gum. If necessary, use a dull knife or spatula.
4. Wash clothes according to the instructions.

Method 14 of 14: WD-40

1. Spray some WD-40 on the gum affected area.
2. Rub the gum off with a cloth or brush.
3. Was like normal.
4. Clean!

Tips

• Try rubbing the gum with an ice cube to freeze it, if there is only a very small amount on the clothing. To prevent the fabric from getting wet while the ice melts, you can use plastic (for example, plastic foil) to create a boundary between the ice and the fabric. When the gum is completely frozen, quickly scrape it off with a butter knife, as described above.
• If all else fails, or if you don't want to damage a fine or expensive garment, take it to a proper dry cleaner, who can apply special solvents that won't stain or damage the fabric. It will take a little, but it is the best way to save a valuable item of clothing.

Warnings

• Brushing with a toothbrush, scraping with a dull knife, or applying heat can also permanently damage the garment.
• Petrol is a carcinogen that has caused cancer in laboratory animals. Avoid skin contact and inhalation of vapors.
• Vinegar, peanut butter and other substances not intended for this use can damage the fabric.
• Do not use flammable cleaning agents near fire, sparks (including "static"), or open electrical connections.