2007-12-26 12:30:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Freeze it with an ice cube. If that doesn't work you can try paint thinner to break the adhesive bond, but that's a lot harder to predict what it would do to your carpet's color/consistentcy
2007-12-26 12:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by alyosha_snow_crash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step One Scrape away as much of the gum as you can using a spatula or spoon (to protect carpet fibers).
Step Two Vacuum or brush away loose pieces.
Step Three Rub the remaining gum with a plastic bag filled with ice until the gum is frozen.
Step Four Chip away the frozen gum fragments using a spatula or spoon.
Step Five Dissolve any final traces of the stuff by dabbing with a small amount of dry-cleaning fluid. Blot.
Step Six Blot on a detergent solution of 1/4 tsp. mild dishwashing liquid and 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) warm water.
Step Seven Rinse thoroughly.
2007-12-26 20:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by peaches6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray a small amount of WD40 on it and work it around with your fingers. It will melt the gum. Paint thinner may melt your carpet depending on what kind of carpet it is. Test the WD40 on an unseen area first it rarely stains but always check first. Hope it helps.
2007-12-26 20:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by Halo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goo gone sprayed directly on the gum,then squirt a little dish soap on it.
2007-12-26 20:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by mom2119114 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
freeze it REPEATEDLY with ice until you are able to chip all of the gum off, then spot clean with a good carpet cleaner.
2007-12-26 20:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by Rainbow Raven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first guy has great ideas. Also try Goo Gone. It's the magical cure for anything sticky.
2007-12-26 20:33:44 · answer #6 · answered by juliettavirgo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a spray that freezes the gum
2007-12-26 20:35:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First try ICE it gets it hard and if its not a deep shag it should pull out. If that does not work (i know it sounds weard) use penutbutter. I know it works in hair.
2007-12-26 20:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Kimberlee H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub the ice cube back and fourth over it until you start pulling it off with your fingernailes should come of fairly easy just keep using the ice.
2007-12-27 14:01:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first you have to be willing to get it on your hands so you just keep on pulling it out it will be gross but trust me my bff and i had to do it because of her cousins
2007-12-26 20:33:29 · answer #10 · answered by chelbellelski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋