how to get chewing gum out of carpet?

Answer 1

freeze it with ice then "chip" it out, then using peanut butter and elbow grease, work it til it is out. then use a solution of dish liquid and water to get the peannut oil out of the carpet, because it is the peanut oil that actually breaks down the gum.

Answer 2

It's a sticky dilemma: What do you do when the Double Bubble lands on your living room carpet? While your natural reaction might be to blow up at the gum chewer in the family, be sweet instead and follow these tips. You'll be out of this mess in no time.


Steps:
1. Scrape away as much of the gum as you can using a spatula or spoon (to protect carpet fibers).

2. Vacuum or brush away loose pieces.

3. Rub the remaining gum with a plastic bag filled with ice until the gum is frozen.

4. Chip away the frozen gum fragments using a spatula or spoon.

5. Dissolve any final traces of the stuff by dabbing with a small amount of dry-cleaning fluid. Blot.

6. Blot on a detergent solution of 1/4 tsp. mild dishwashing liquid and 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) warm water.

7. Rinse thoroughly.

Overall Tips:
You can try this remedy to remove gum from clothes or shoes, too.

Some citrus-based products, such as Orange-Sol or De-Solv-It, break down the stickiness of gum so that it is easier to remove.

Answer 3

i had gum on my car carpet and upholstery and i used my steamer. If you have one or can get access to one, that works really well. Let the steam set in and dab at it with a towel

Answer 4

daddysboiclub is correct. I have actually done this. It works for getting gum out of hair as well.