- Pour liquid laundry detergent over the gum.
- Use a toothbrush to saturate the detergent into and around the gum.
- Use a butter knife to gently scrape the gum off the clothes.
- Scrape off the excess gum with your fingernails.
- Wash as normal, using a stain remover if necessary.
How does toothpaste remove chewing gum from clothes?
Toothpaste works by breaking down the gum's stickiness. You'll be able to easily scrape it off after the toothpaste does its job.Oct 4, 2019
Will gum wash out of clothes?
Clean gum with detergent. Use a toothbrush to rub liquid laundry or dish soap directly into the gum. This should break up the gum's fibers and let you easily scrape off the wad. Wash the garment, applying stain remover if needed.Feb 24, 2020
What can dissolve chewing gum?
- Loosen the gum as much as possible from the surface it's on. ...
- Pour 1/2 cup of vinegar into a microwave safe bowl. ...
- Pour the vinegar over the piece of gum. ...
- Allow the vinegar to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Tug on the gum to loosen and remove it from the surface.