To get gum out of clothes effectively, follow these proven methods:

Freezing Method

• Place the gum-stained clothing in a plastic bag with the gum facing outwards.
• Freeze it for about two hours until the gum hardens.
• Use a butter knife, spoon, or credit card to gently scrape off the frozen gum.
• This method prevents the gum from sticking and makes it easier to remove

Ice Cube Method

• If you can't freeze the whole garment, rub ice cubes over the gum until it hardens.
• Then scrape off the gum carefully with a blunt edge tool.
• This is a quick alternative to freezing the entire garment

Heat Method (Ironing)

• Place a piece of cardboard on an ironing board.
• Lay the gum-stained fabric over the cardboard with the gum side facing the cardboard.
• Iron the back of the fabric on medium heat.
• The gum will transfer to the cardboard.
• Move the fabric to a clean section of the cardboard and repeat until the gum is removed.
• Wash the garment afterward

Use of Household Products

• Apply petroleum jelly or Goo Gone to loosen the gum, then pick off as much as possible.
• Pretreat the area with an oil- and grease-fighting stain remover.
• Wash as usual

• Alternatively, use rubbing alcohol on a cloth to loosen the gum, then scrape it off.
• Toothpaste can be applied to the gum, allowed to dry, and then peeled off.
• Heat distilled white vinegar and rub it on the gum with a toothbrush to dissolve it

• WD-40, Lanacane, or lighter fluid can also be used cautiously to loosen gum

Additional Tips

• Avoid putting gum-stained clothes directly into the washer or dryer as heat can set the gum stain or melt it further into fabric

• After removal, launder the garment normally and check before drying to ensure all gum residue is gone

• If gum melted inside the dryer, clean the drum with ice and pre-wash spray to prevent transfer to other clothes

By choosing the method that best suits your situation and fabric type, you can effectively remove gum from clothes without damaging them.