How to Remove Chewing Gum from Carpets (Ice Cube Method)

Fill an ice cube tray with water and put it in the freezer for a few hours. , Tap out an ice cube and take it over to the area on the carpet which needs cleaning. , Dab the ice cube on the chewing gum and leave in place for one minute., Pull with...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Fill an ice cube tray with water and put it in the freezer for a few hours.

    The chewing gum will become hard and stiff, enabling you to pull it off the carpet., Pick and pull gently to remove fibers.

    At this stage, if the gum isn't all coming off, you could try using methyl salicylate (extra strength Ben-Gay) to help remove the remaining bits.

    Simply dot on and pick gently. , Rinse with warm water after the gum has been removed.
  2. Step 2: Tap out an ice cube and take it over to the area on the carpet which needs cleaning.

  3. Step 3: Dab the ice cube on the chewing gum and leave in place for one minute.

  4. Step 4: Pull with care.Try to avoid tugging at the carpet or being rough removing the gum

  5. Step 5: as the carpet fibers risk pulling up.

  6. Step 6: Clean the area using a gentle detergent solution.

Detailed Guide

The chewing gum will become hard and stiff, enabling you to pull it off the carpet., Pick and pull gently to remove fibers.

At this stage, if the gum isn't all coming off, you could try using methyl salicylate (extra strength Ben-Gay) to help remove the remaining bits.

Simply dot on and pick gently. , Rinse with warm water after the gum has been removed.

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