Ahhh!!! Gum!
#1
Ahhh!!! Gum!
ARRRRRGH!!! I've kept this car basically spotless and near-showroom new looking since getting it in early June of '07. I just a short while ago went into the front seat through the passenger door to see a big wad of chewing gum mashed into the carpet on the middle console thing. I have that very light grey carpet...what do I do to safely get this gum out without tearing out carpet fibers, creating a worse stain, melting the acrylic, etc?
Help!!!!
Help!!!!
#3
I'd hate to try this, or be responsible for the idea if it doesn't work, but I've often heard hairspray works.
Or try this link.
http://www.diylife.com/2008/01/07/ge...peanut-butter/
Or try this link.
http://www.diylife.com/2008/01/07/ge...peanut-butter/
#4
if all else fails, I've seen it trimmed out with small scissors, and if a slight "low" or "bald" spot appears, trim carpet from a hidden place, and using a small amount of spray adhesive on your fingertip, "patch" the balding spot.
ice sounds like the best option over-all.
ice sounds like the best option over-all.
#5
I've read various things on the web about this, and I'll try freezing it, but I'm scared spitless about working in hairspray, Goo Gone, peanut butter, etc. into carpet/upholstery that gets stained by water! I used to work at a movie theater, and in the janitorial supplies area they had these little cans that sprayed out freezing cold mist to remove gum. Wish I had some of those now! I'd go to a janitorial supply place to get one or more, but I've looked around my area for 'em before when we ran out from our supplier, and no one local carries them for cash and carry type sales!
Ahhhhhh!
Ahhhhhh!
#8
http://homeparents.about.com/cs/householdtips/ht/Gum_Carpets.htm
How To Remove Gum From Carpets
From Barbara Whiting,
Your Guide to Stay-at-Home Parents.
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Here's an easy way to remove stubborn gum from your carpet.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
1. Place an ice cube in a baggie.
2. Put ice on gum in carpet.
3. Wait until gum completely freezes.
4. Scrape gum from carpet using a dull knife, such as a butter knife.
Tips:
1. This tip also works with gum in hair and gum on clothing.
What You Need:
* Ice
* Baggie
* Dull Knife.......... how this helps you!
From Barbara Whiting,
Your Guide to Stay-at-Home Parents.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Here's an easy way to remove stubborn gum from your carpet.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
1. Place an ice cube in a baggie.
2. Put ice on gum in carpet.
3. Wait until gum completely freezes.
4. Scrape gum from carpet using a dull knife, such as a butter knife.
Tips:
1. This tip also works with gum in hair and gum on clothing.
What You Need:
* Ice
* Baggie
* Dull Knife.......... how this helps you!
#9
#10
How To Remove Gum From Carpets
From Barbara Whiting,
Your Guide to Stay-at-Home Parents.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Here's an easy way to remove stubborn gum from your carpet.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
1. Place an ice cube in a baggie.
2. Put ice on gum in carpet.
3. Wait until gum completely freezes.
4. Scrape gum from carpet using a dull knife, such as a butter knife.
Tips:
1. This tip also works with gum in hair and gum on clothing.
What You Need:
* Ice
* Baggie
* Dull Knife.......... how this helps you!
From Barbara Whiting,
Your Guide to Stay-at-Home Parents.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Here's an easy way to remove stubborn gum from your carpet.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
1. Place an ice cube in a baggie.
2. Put ice on gum in carpet.
3. Wait until gum completely freezes.
4. Scrape gum from carpet using a dull knife, such as a butter knife.
Tips:
1. This tip also works with gum in hair and gum on clothing.
What You Need:
* Ice
* Baggie
* Dull Knife.......... how this helps you!