Chewing gum is loved by many - for its taste, for helping to keep the mouth clean, and even because it helps some people quit smoking. But it happens that chewing gum is found where it is absolutely not supposed to be - on carpets, sofas, in a car, etc.
If there is such a trouble, do not worry and get upset! There are several very effective ways to eliminate it.
Freezing method
With this method, the chewing gum hardens, and it can be picked off from the pile. All you need is a plastic bag and ice.
So, how do you get the gum out of the carpet?
Put some ice cubes in a bag, tie it tightly to prevent the flow of melted water and apply to the contaminated area. This method is successful only if the chewing gum does not get deep into the villi.
After the gum freezes both inside and outside, you need to carefully pick it up with a blunt knife (for example, for butter) and pull it towards you. In case of splitting into small pieces, be sure todelete everything.
If, after all the manipulations done, the chewing gum remains on the carpet, then it is necessary to repeat the above steps.
At the end of the work, it will be necessary to rinse the areas from stickiness. To do this, you need a napkin dipped in a soapy solution with the addition of two tablespoons of 9% vinegar, lightly rub those places where the chewing gum has stuck. Blot excess liquid from the pile with a dry towel and leave the carpet to dry.
How to remove chewing gum from a long pile carpet
In this case, simple cleaning with ice chunks will not work. If such a nuisance occurred in the winter season, then everything is much simpler - send the mat to freeze outside, and after a while just remove the chewing gum, as described above.
Well, what if it's a hot summer? There is also a way out: get an aerosol can with compressed air or liquid gas for a lighter. It needs to be sprayed on the chewing gum stain. This freeze will be perfect, and the crumbs will be easy to remove.
Remove chewing gum with oils
But sometimes it happens that the stain is noticed late and has already been trampled deep. What to do in this case? How to remove chewing gum from the carpet if it is very stuck?
In this scenario, try using oils. Suitable for such purposes:
- eucalyptus oil;
- peanut;
- olive oil.
Before applying the liquid directly to the carpetit is better to check the effect on a hidden place, as the coloring may become discolored. Drip oil and wait a while, if the shade of the pile does not change, then start cleaning.
When applying the oil composition, do not pour it on the carpet - it will be more difficult to get rid of the greasy stain later. It is best to wet a cloth and apply to the contaminated area. Leave the oil on the carpet for twenty minutes to dissolve the gum.
After this time, scrape off the sticky stain with a knife. You have to work by pointing the knife in only one direction - otherwise you will just smear the chewing gum on the pile.
After cleaning with oil, greasy stains remain on the carpet. Wash them with soapy water and dry the carpet.
Use of chemical solutions
How to remove chewing gum from the carpet in the car? As a rule, this is an easier process, since the upholstery pile is short. This means that the gum does not stick as much.
Take any alcohol with a mineral composition (for example, you can use White Spirit). It will easily dissolve the polymers in the gum that make it sticky. Use a clean cloth to treat the stain.
Leave to dissolve for 20 minutes and then start brushing with a blunt object, remembering to move in one direction only!
Rinse the carpet with water.
A wonderful household cleaner is vinegar. It works just like alcohol.
Removing chewing gum with a hair dryer
No matter howstrangely, this method is also quite effective. In this case, you will need to use:
- hair dryer;
- plastic gloves;
- soft cloth.
This method is the exact opposite of the freeze method. How to remove chewing gum from a carpet with a hair dryer? Let's figure it out. The chewing gum heats up with a hot stream of air. Do not overdo it, otherwise the pile of the carpet may be damaged.
After softening the elastic band, put gloves on your hands and try to remove it with very gentle movements. After removing the bulk, you can move on to another method of cleaning.
Some useful tips
- The freezing method is only effective if there is a fresh gum stain, otherwise use oils or solvents.
- Do not rub the carpet when cleaning. You can destroy the fibers or rub the gum into the pile.
- Do not forget to check each chemical composition in inconspicuous places of the carpet or upholstery to avoid even bigger problems.
How to remove hand gum from carpet
There is a kind of plasticine, handgam, which has the ability to "swim" in a calm state. It penetrates into the fibers of the material instantly, but it is difficult to get rid of it.
Washing burn in this case does not help. Cold water will give zero effect, and hot water will only aggravate the situation, since the plasticine will spread more. So how do you get gum out of carpet?
First of all, try to do this with a large piece of plasticine handgam,firmly pressing and sharply tearing it away from the contaminated place. This way you will remove the small crumbs.
Then scrape the remaining stain with a dull knife. Do this very carefully, avoiding damage to the pile.
But even after all these manipulations, stains will remain on the carpet. Since the plasticine contains silicone, try removing it with isopropyl alcohol. It is sold in pharmacies, as well as in stores (in the department with household chemicals). You can also purchase glass cleaner, where this alcohol is the main ingredient.
Apply a large amount of the compound to the stain so that the entire surface is covered. Wait about fifteen minutes and remove the remaining “gum for hands” with a paper towel. Wash with soapy water and dry.
From synthetics, you can wipe off such plasticine chewing gum with the “liquid key” universal lubricant. From an aerosol, it is sprayed onto spots, and after a while they dissolve. All dirt is wiped off with paper towels and treated with soap.
Also handgam stains are removed by the universal method - they can simply be frozen.
Well, here we are with you and considered all the main ways of how to remove chewing gum from the carpet. Apply them. Clean carpets for you!
