How to Remove Chewing Gum From Clothes Depending on the Fabric

by Laura Mitran · February 3, 2017

We were all at least once confronted with this sticky situation – chewing gum stuck on our shoe soles or even on our clothes. Depending on the fabric, it can be easier or more difficult to get it off. We’ll give you some tips on how to remove chewing gum from clothes for the most common types of fabric.

Before starting to remove the chewing gum, have some ice prepared, because it’s indeed the wonder trick for removing it from every type of material. Check the tag and find out what type of fabric you’re dealing with and use the appropriate removal procedure.

How to remove chewing gum from clothes. Leather

To remove chewing gum from leather, apply a pouch of ice cubes on it. Leave it for some minutes and after the chewing gum gets hard, remove it piece by piece with a putty knife. Thoroughly wipe the remaining stain with a soft cloth soaked in white vinegar. Let dry, then polish the area with same color wax.

How to remove chewing gum from clothes. Synthetics

If you are dealing with synthetic fabric, proceed as previously shown and place the pouch of ice on the affected area. When the chewing gum hardens, remove it with a putty knife, then rub the stain with a soft cloth soaked in water and the juice of one lemon. If necessary, repeat the procedure.

How to remove chewing gum from clothes. Cotton

Here is how to remove chewing gum from cotton fabrics: apply ice on the chewing gum, scrape it with a knife, then wipe the stain with alcohol in case of colored fabrics or with bleach if it’s white.

How to remove chewing gum from clothes. Jeans

If chewing gum got stuck on your jeans, put some ice on it and remove it with a spoon. Then wipe the remaining stain with 90 degree alcohol or vinegar.

How to remove chewing gum from clothes. Silk

For silk, apply the ice, then wipe the stain with a mixture of water and 90 degrees alcohol. Then wash with clean water.

How to remove chewing gum from clothes. Wool

Here is how to remove chewing gum from wool: put a pouch with ice on it, rub the remaining stain with a cotton cloth soaked in alcohol with water, then with another cloth soaked in clean water.