How To Remove Gum Naturally?

Whether in clothing or hair, gum can become a nightmare. No need to throw clothes in the trash or cut your hair, you can remove the gum with very useful and effective homemade recipes.

Tips for removing gum from clothing

• Using an electric iron : with this method, in addition to removing the gum, you will also prevent the clothes from being ruined. Locate well the parts where the gum stuck; maybe it was only in one area or even small pieces in several parts. Turn on the iron and, while increasing the temperature, place a cardboard or cardboard in the part where the gum is. Turn the laundry over so that the cardboard is on the ironing table. Iron as usual and stay with it in the stain area. You may have to repeat this procedure several times if the gum is too stuck together. The result of this process is that the gum will stick to the cardboard and your clothes will be clean and ironed.

• With liquid soap : no matter the fabric of the clothes, you can remove the gum that was stuck using liquid soap, whether it is for washing clothes or even for hands. Cover up the area where this sticky problem is. Brush well with a stiff bristle brush and scrub hard to distribute the soap and to allow it to penetrate between the chewing gum particles. With a wooden or plastic spatula, begin to remove the gum, being very careful not to make a hole in the clothes. If the gum doesn’t come out completely, add a little more liquid soap and repeat the process with the brush. You can leave it on for a few minutes.

More tips

• With acetone : the same liquid that is used to remove the nail polish serves to eliminate the gum from your clothes, but keep in mind that if acetone is used in excess, it can discolor the clothes. And regarding the strong smell, after washing the clothes, it will disappear. Pour some acetone into a container. With the help of a toothbrush that you no longer use, wet the area where the gum stuck to your clothes. Rub gently so that the clothes are not damaged and try to loosen the gum little by little. You can use the help of a blunt knife or spatula. Afterwards, wash your clothes as usual.
• Using ice : it is one of the most popular, effective and economical chewing gum recipes. The coldness of the ice cube will make the gum come off faster. Put the clothes in a plastic bag, with the gum “in view”. Prevent it from being in direct contact with the bag, as it will remain stuck together. Put the clothes in the freezer for a few hours, until you notice that the gum has hardened. Remove bag and clothing. Using a wooden or plastic spatula, carefully remove the gum. Another option is to apply an ice cube directly to the sticky stain, but without letting it get wet. The idea is that dry cold will remove the gum more easily.

How to remove gum from different surfaces?

• On wood : cool this surface to be able to remove the gum, but without dampening the wood. It is best to wrap an ice cube in a bag or cloth and rest it on the gum. Then, using a flat element such as a spatula, peel off the gum very carefully. If small remains remain, you can clean them with water and a cloth or even a drop of mild soap. If the wood is varnished or lacquered, using ammonia diluted in water can help, drying very well afterwards to avoid halos or marks.

• Marble or stone : it can be the kitchen table or the ceramic floor. To remove the gum, we can also use ice. Cool the gum well and then scrape it off with a spatula, knife or spoon. Remove remains with benzene, water, detergent or mild soap.

Alternatives

• Wall : if the paint is not washable, then it is necessary to remove the gum with heat, for example, using a hair dryer. Do not apply heat directly, first “take” a piece of blotting paper or paper with benzol. You can also use a few drops of ether. If the wall has washable paper, you can first harden it with ice and then remove it with your nails or fingers, so as not to damage it. Then rinse with mild soap and water.

• Carpet: also with an ice cube, the gum will come off afterwards. If leftovers are left, rub with a cotton wool soaked in turpentine. This same technique works for other fabrics.
• Crockery, crystal or porcelain: boil the piece in a pan with plenty of water, until the gum on its own softens. Wash as usual and wipe with a cloth soaked in alcohol to remove any remains that may have remained.
• Iron : Cool the gum with ice and rub with a knife or spatula. Another option is to do it with a hair dryer and remove with the same utensils. If leftovers are left, then remove with warm water and white soap, rinse and dry with absorbent paper.

How to remove the gum from the hair?

The options are:

• Cooking oil : apply a large amount of gum to the wick and, using a fine-bristled brush, loosen it little by little.
• Ice : As with many surfaces, place an ice cube on your hair to freeze the gum and then it will come off easily.
• Alcohol : soak a cotton swab with alcohol and apply it to the gum, until it is removed. Be careful as this dries out the hair too much. Afterwards, it is advised to make a good hydration with cream.