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Old 12 February 2002, 10:11 AM
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You can buy something especially for removing chewing gum but I can't remember where I saw it, it may have been in the Betterware catalogue so I'll try and dig it out. If you find some in the meantime please let me know as I've got chewing gum stuck to one of my tops which was my own fault for collapsing in bed extremely drunk and fully clothed with chewing gum in my mouth

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Old 02 December 2002, 08:15 AM
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Was at an event last weekend and some ****** put some chewing gum on a seat where i sat. I have had the trousers in the freezer for 3 days and still cant get the stuff off.

My mum said that Dylon do something that can get it off but i cant find it. Can anyone help ?

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Old 02 December 2002, 08:20 AM
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Lighter fuel ( petrol ) should do the trick.
Old 02 December 2002, 08:55 AM
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ou can buy stuff called Sticky stuff remover, apparently.
Old 02 December 2002, 09:21 AM
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piece of grease proof paper & a hot iron

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Old 02 December 2002, 09:23 AM
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no,no,no... put them in the freezer. then you can just peel it off when it goes hard
Old 02 December 2002, 09:24 AM
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he tried that
Old 02 December 2002, 09:28 AM
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From the old wives tale stain removal site

Hold ice on the the gum to harden it.
Crack or scrape off what you can using the dull side of a butter knife.
Spray with an aerosol pre-treatment product, and let stand for five minutes.
Rub with heavy duty liquid detergent. Launder.

Repeat if necessary

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Old 02 December 2002, 10:04 AM
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Cheers Ro.

I put the trousers in the freezer and tried to scrape the gum off this morning, but it was still a little soft and i couldnt get it all off.

I will try what has been suggested.

Dave
Old 02 December 2002, 10:35 AM
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Meths removes the stuff so does turps but that smells

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Old 02 December 2002, 10:40 AM
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Betterware saves the day...
Sticky stuff remover
Old 02 December 2002, 12:28 PM
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Olive oil


Although clean em quick afterwards or the oil stain will remain!
Old 02 December 2002, 12:36 PM
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Your freezer probably wasn't cold enough. Try a can of freezer spray from any electonics components supplier. That will freeze it to -40C.
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take them to a dry cleaner. they have always sorted mine out in the past.

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