Cleaning Tips From Experts & Readers How To Remove Chewing Gum

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1. I recently managed to get chewing gum over my favourite trousers. I tried everything to get it out & nothing worked, i then discovered tea tree oil. Wow tea tree oil is fantastic! I just rubbed tea tree oil on the chewing gum and it gradually dissolved, i then washed my pants on a normal wash and they're as good as new!

   Posted by kasi-mae on 20/10/2009 14:00:39

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2. Does anyone know how to get Blu Tac out of a net curtain?

   Posted by Blu Tac on 11/10/2009 17:49:22

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3. Hello, My name is emma and i've just moved into an old rented house. It's quite clean but the toilet is very old and all the area below the water level is stained a dark and unsightly brown inside the bowl. Even continuous scrubbing with hotwater and bleach won't shift it. I'm not sure what to do. Any ideas on how to improve an old and discoloured toilet? Thanks

   Posted by emma byrne on 07/10/2009 15:28:59

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4. Hello, My name is emma and i've just moved into an old rented house. It's quite clean but the toilet is very old and all the area below the water level is stained a dark and unsightly brown inside the bowl. Even continuous scrubbing with hotwater and bleach won't shift it. I'm not sure what to do. Any ideas on how to improve an old and discoloured toilet? Thanks

   Posted by emma byrne on 07/10/2009 15:27:44

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5. to get stickers of use nail vanish.

   Posted by Allabamba on 27/09/2009 16:14:48

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6. how can i clean get clean my white stain trainer there are some black dirty in around not sure where is it but can u please help me?

   Posted by zmajlsokoli on 26/09/2009 09:32:40

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7. ice and heat is not the best way 2 get chewin gum out of fabric peanut butter is better

   Posted by emma robinson on 27/08/2009 13:46:47

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8. Hi there, could you please tell me how to give both my washing machine & dishwasher a good clean & what I should use (I caught the end of your washing machine tip today, but missed the first bit)? Thanks very much. Nikki

   Posted by NIKKI PERRY on 26/08/2009 17:03:39

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9. To remove chewing gum, I used an American product called Krud Kutter and it works on all kinds of surfaces. It is water based, so very safe to use. You just spray it on, leave to penetrate, then just wipe or scrape it off of the surface. The good thing is that it doesn't leave any sticky residue (which is the part that leaves a dirty stain). I found it online.

   Posted by Jamodinho on 10/08/2009 09:39:51

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10. TO GET GUM OFF BED SIDE CABNETS OR WOODEN BEDS SPRAY WD40 ON IT AND LEAVE FOR FIVE MINITS COME BK WITH A SCRAPER AND SCRAPE OFF BUT DONT SCRTCH THE WOOD THEN GET A DAMP CLOTH DIP IT IN WATER COLD AND WIPE AWAY THE EXCESS AND THEN LEAVE TO DRY

    Posted by JORDI on 22/04/2009 19:06:37

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11. Dr. Beckmann's Stain Slayer product would work on chewing gum or Stain Devils for Grease, Lubricant & Paint.

    Posted by LO on 16/04/2009 15:26:25

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12. hello, i work in a nighclub, we have recently had a refurbs, with wooden laminate flooring, it seems to be very sticky, if when different floor cleaners are used, have you got any tips on how to make it not sticky!?!?!?!

    Posted by beehughsey2009 on 12/04/2009 18:56:06

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13. To remove chewing gum the best way is to warm a egg cup of vinegar in the microwave and then with a white cloth dip into the vinegar and dab onto the item of clothing and you will see the chewing gum just peel off. Afterwards remember to put the item of clothing in the wash - it will stink of vinegar but will have no chewing gum - Yipee!

    Posted by Lisa P on 10/01/2009 16:23:18

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14. Where I work as a cleaner they have a marble floor reception area. Is vinegar and water the best way to clean this, or do you have any other ideas? Also would I be better drying it after or letting it dry on it's own? I'm still trying to get old streak marks out!

    Posted by Vicki Gaunt on 13/12/2008 16:36:57

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15. How do you remove football stickers from a painted wooden door. The stickers have been on for about 10 years. Thanks

    Posted by wendy on 05/11/2008 08:05:32

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