How Do You Remove Gum From Blue Jeans?
Many of us have risen from a seat in a public place, only to discover we sat down on a wad of chewing gum–and now the gum seems to have permanently welded itself to the fabric of our blue jeans. Do not despair: You can remove chewing gum from fabrics with just a little bit of patience and tenacity. Remove as much gum as possible from the cloth with a paper towel. If you discover its appearance quickly, the gum should be easy to remove. Place some ice in a zipper-type plastic bag. Set this on top on the gummy material. Wait at least 20 minutes for the gum to harden and then scrape off the remaining gum with a dull knife. Heat some vinegar in a small container in the microwave. Dip an old toothbrush into the heated vinegar and scrub away the gum. Try using some spot remover solution or dry cleaning solvent that you can purchase at a drug, grocery or hardware store, according to the Cornell Cooperative Extension website. Apply this to the area following the instructions on the package la
