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• To step
• Method 1 of 5: Ice
• Method 2 of 5: Blow Dryer
• Method 3 of 5: Soapy water
• Method 4 of 5: Peanut butter
• Method 5 of 5: Adhesive tape
• Tips
• Necessities
• Ice
• Hairdryer
• Soapy water
• peanut butter
• Adhesive tape

Sometimes it can be difficult to remove gum from leather. Chewing gum does not normally stick to leather unless it is pressed or melted. There are several ways to remove gum from leather, whether it's a car seat, a saddle, shoes or your favorite leather jacket. Quickly go to step 1 to get started.

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Method 1 of 5: Ice

1. Rub ice on the gum. Place an ice cube in a sealable plastic bag to prevent water damage to the leather. Gently rub the bag of ice over the gum. The cold will make the gum harder, making it easier to take it off.
   • If the leather item is small enough, you can put it in the freezer for an hour in its entirety. This has the same effect, the chewing gum hardens and is then easy to remove.
   • You can also rub the ice directly onto the leather if you don't have a plastic bag. Do remove the meltwater from the leather immediately, as this can cause stains on the leather.
2. Stick the cured gum off the leather. Use something with a hard, flat edge to remove the gum from the leather. You can use your fingernail, or a credit card, a butter knife, or a metal spoon. Avoid using sharp objects as you can damage the leather. You should be able to easily remove the gum.
   • Even if you have put the leather in the freezer, you can remove it as described above. Then continue with the steps below.
3. Put some saddle soap on the spot. Rub some saddle soap with a damp, clean cloth over the area where the gum was until it foams a little.
4. Use the saddle soap to remove any chewing gum residue. Clean the place where the gum was with the saddle soap, rub it in with circular movements.
5. Use a toothbrush for the pieces that are difficult to remove. Scrape off small pieces of gum with a soft, damp toothbrush. The bristles of the toothbrush loosen the last bits. When you are done with the toothbrush, the gum is completely gone.
6. Remove the saddle soap. Wipe the saddle soap with a second damp, clean cloth. Do not use water to remove the saddle soap as it will cause stains if water is in contact with leather for a long time.
7. Use a leather care product when the area is dry. This ensures that no discoloration occurs where the chewing gum was.

Method 2 of 5: Blow Dryer

1. Set your hair dryer on the high setting. Aim the hair dryer where the gum is. Spread the hot air over the gum in circular movements until the gum softens.
2. Scrape as much of the gum off the leather as possible. When the gum is hot, you can scrape it off with a hard-edged plastic item. You can also use a butter knife, an old credit card, or a spatula.
3. Reheat the leftover scraps again. When the leftover gum is warm, take a clean, dry cloth (a cloth that can get chewing gum on it) and rub the gum off. Do this with circular movements, the remaining chewing gum is rubbed into small balls and is then easy to remove.
4. Use a leather cleaning product to clean the leather. With a cleaning product you can remove leftover greasiness from the leather. After doing that, use a maintenance product to moisten the area again.

Method 3 of 5: Soapy water

1. Scrape away as much of the gum as possible. Be careful not to damage the leather - use a plastic scraper, spatula, butter knife, or credit card.
2. Mix leather soap with lukewarm water. Mix it until it foams well. You only use the foam.
3. Put the foam on a sponge and apply it to the gum. Rub the foam gently on the area. Keep rubbing until the gum is removed. Only do this where the gum was.
4. Clean the area with a clean dry towel. Use a leather care product when the area is dry. This ensures that no discoloration occurs where the chewing gum was.

Method 4 of 5: Peanut butter

1. Scrape away as much of the gum as possible. Be careful not to damage the leather - use a plastic scraper, spatula, butter knife, or credit card.
2. Stir the peanut butter well. If there is oil on top of the peanut butter, you must first stir the jar well. You will need both the oil and the peanut butter to remove the gum.
   • Some peanut butter stains the leather. First, apply a little peanut butter to a piece of leather that is okay if it stains. Let it sit for an hour, wipe it off and apply a leather care product. If there is a stain now, you should not use this peanut butter.
3. Apply the peanut butter to the gum. Use as little peanut butter as possible, as the oil can stain the leather if left on for a long time. Let the peanut butter sit on the gum for several hours. The peanut butter will now break down the fibers of the gum, making it easier to remove later.
4. Wipe the peanut butter and gum off the leather. Use a damp, clean towel to remove the peanut butter and gum. The gum should come off easily. If some remains, you can remove the leftovers by applying saddle soap to the leather in circular movements.
5. Clean the area with a clean dry towel. Use a leather care product when the area is dry. This ensures that no discoloration occurs where the chewing gum was.

Method 5 of 5: Adhesive tape

1. Press some masking tape firmly onto the gum. It doesn't matter what kind of tape, as long as it sticks well.
2. Peel off the adhesive tape with the gum from the leather.
3. Care for the leather with a suitable maintenance product.

Tips

• Don't wait too long to remove gum from leather. The longer it stays, the more likely it will stain.
• You can also treat the entire item with saddle soap after removing the gum to prevent discoloration. Then you use a maintenance product.
• Use lint-free cloths to apply the saddle soap.
• You can buy saddle soap online or at stores where they sell equestrian supplies.
• Only use maintenance products that do not darken the leather.

Necessities

Ice

• Plastic bag, which is big enough for the leather item, or the ice
• Enough space in the freezer
• Saddle soap
• Care product for leather
• Soft cloths
• Soft toothbrush

Hairdryer

• Hairdryer
• Plastic scraper
• Cleaning agent for leather
• Care product for leather
• Clean rag

Soapy water

• Cleaning agent for leather
• Flat tool such as a spatula
• Care product for leather

peanut butter

• peanut butter
• Flat tool such as a spatula
• Saddle soap
• Clean rag
• Care product for leather

Adhesive tape

• Adhesive tape
• Care product for leather