Removing gum from carpet

i would treat it like clothing...I would freeze it with ice cube and peel it off with razor blade or box cutter knife.

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WD-40 also works well to remove gum. Spray it onto the gum spot and smoosh it around a little bit. Let it sit for fifteen or twenty minutes and then remove. The gum will slide right off the carpet! It may take two applications, but the gum should come right out. Lighter fluid is also something you can use, which you wouldn’t expect. This is not recommended around fireplaces or where people are smoking (or anywhere else it might be exposed to heat or flames.) With these latter two methods, you’ll probably want to test a hidden area of your carpet first to be sure no damage will be incurred. After the gum is removed, clean out any residue or leftover product with a damp cloth.

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Warm vinegar might also work. Pour it directly onto the gum and let it sit for a while. Scrape off the gum with a butter knife and then wipe clean with a damp cloth. This method may take a few tries and require some heavy scrubbing but if one of the above methods isn’t available, you can give it a shot.

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An oil soap, such as one that cleans wood, will also help to remove gum. Pour it onto a cloth and rub into the gum. It may take a few tries, depending on how deep the gum is ground into the carpet, but the gum will come out if you persevere. Rinse with a damp cloth.


After the gum is removed, you may still have a stain on your carpet. If this is the case, put a bit of mild dish detergent or vinegar on a sponge or cloth and blot at the stain until it disappears. Then, blot with a clean damp cloth to rinse.
 
I have done the 'freeze' idea, but using air duster cans turned upside down.
 
I use a solvent. Same stuff I use to remove tar. It stinks up the joint temporarly, but the odor leaves in no time really
 
Upside down compressed air can and a flat head screwdriver or plastic razor blade fits the bill nicely.
 
I've always used the "Ice Cube" method until I joined the forum and learned about the up-side-down "Air Duster" method. Works extremely well and save a bunch of time.
 
Sorry, should have been more specific. Wire brush if it's on the carpet...not the seat!
 
correct not on the seat materials

depending on type of seats, different methods to remove
 
Steam, high pressure very hot dry steam. It softens, loosens and can be wiped out with a scrap towel. Takes it out like it was never there. :xyxthumbs:
 
Go to your local carpet cleaning supply store and get a gum remover:doh:
 
I've always done the opposite of freezing it. I use my heat gun and quickly heat it up, then pull it up by hand (with a glove of course). I find heating it up makes for a better end result. Once you pull most of it up I just use APC and a vinyl brush. While I'm doing that, I let my extractor get real hot...then suck the rest up. Looks like it was never there.:xyxthumbs:
 
Thaxn everyone!!!!! A lot of interesting tricks here. :)

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jwellsii said:
Go to your local carpet cleaning supply store and get a gum remover:doh:
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:iagree: You can try a janitorial supply store also. Another freezing trick is to use 'dry ice.'
I would stay away from anything harsh...ie wire brush. When you freeze it, use a VERY stiff piece of plastic (with the edges rounded off) to scrape and chip it off. The proper tool is called a Carpet Bone. I should say it was called that some years back.

Good luck...I HATE GUM! When I'm king, there won't be any gum allowed near any carpeted areas.

Bill
 
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