How to remove the gum from clothing

The snow

This method is suitable for thick clothing and can be used by placing ice cubes in a milling bag. Then place the bag on the gum until it becomes solid. The ice cube is rubbed on the gum until it hardens, and then scratch the gum with a sharp knife.

Snow with toothbrush

The gum can be easily removed using toothbrushes and snow. This method is used for sensitive garments, by removing the gum with fingers as much as possible, then wrapping the clothes with a plastic bag, putting it in the freezer until the gum is hardened. Alternatively, rub the gum with the ice cubes. Be firm, remove as much as possible, then rub the area with a toothbrush, to remove any remaining gum.

Ice with detergent

It is preferable to do this in a bowl or in a sink by placing an ice cube under the piece of clothing, under the gum, then placing another piece of snow on the clothes. Then put the clothes on a flat surface, scrap the frozen gum with a sharp knife edge, then remove the rest of the gum using detergents, and wash clothes as usual.

Vinegar and soap

The remaining patch of excess gum can be treated with vinegar, by putting an equal mixture of liquid dishwashing soap, white vinegar, gently rub it from the front, let the mixture stay on the clothes, for at least fifteen minutes, then wash clothes as usual. Check that the spot has been removed before drying, if not removed, try again with a mixture of soap and vinegar and re-wash.

Use of Vaseline

You can use some Vaseline to soften the gum if the gum is old and dry, using a finger or cotton ball, then gently remove the gum. Before washing, remove Vaseline from it first, using detergents containing enzymes that remove fat and oils, rub it with a brush. After fifteen minutes, they are then washed.