How To Get Gum Out Of Clothes Effectively

So for some unfortunate reason, you happen to have gum on your clothes and because you are too late to notice it, it actually settles and gives you a hard time removing it. Do not worry, a lot of people have experienced this similar thing and there are actually a lot of ways for you to remove it.

Here are some really effective ways on how to get gum out of clothes:

If your clothing is made of tough materials like maybe polyester, then I would suggest the Boiling Method. Just heat a pan of water and once it starts boiling submerge your clothes and use a knife or something sharp to scrape the gum away. Be careful when doing this and try to avoid scratching or worse, slicing your clothes accidentally. You may also work on this on an empty pail and gently pour some hot water on the gum while scraping it slowly.

Another effective method for getting gum out of clothes is Freezing. First you have to fold your clothes such that the gum is facing outwards. Now just place the shirt in the freezer and leave it there for around two to three hours. This should be enough time to freeze the gum entirely. After which, you simply have to scrape it away with a small knife and you will be surprised how easy it is to strip off from your shirt.

The third way of removing the gum is through Ironing. Now don’t make the mistake of actually ironing the gum itself unto the shirt because this will just make matters worse. You need to work on the surface that is actually opposite the gum. By applying heat on the gum, you are slowly melting it off your clothes and by using running water, you can easily remove it.

If you want a more thorough way of removing it then do the Vinegar Method. First you have to heat a cup of vinegar then just apply some of it on the gum and rub it off by using a toothbrush or something similar. Using acid such as vinegar is effective in removing not only the gum, but the residue that it leaves as well. This might take a while but just continue doing this until all traces of gum stain is removed. Remember to wash the garment though after this as it will stink due to the vinegar.

Now for those of you in a hurry and are not really concerned about cleaning the entire gum affected area properly, then you can opt for the Duct Tape Method. Simply grab a piece of duct tape and then stick it on the gum itself. Once you peel off the duct tape, you should be able to remove the gum as well. If you are lucky then doing this in one try should be enough. However normally you will have to do this 3-4 times before the gum is fully removed.

Okay so there you have it, these are probably the most effective ways on how to remove gum out of clothes without spending a lot of money on commercial products. Why would you need to spend a lot if you could actually achieve the same results with everyday things you normally find at your own home.