How to quickly and effectively remove chewing gum from a carpet?

Chewing gum sticks well to almost any object. It is most difficult to remove from fleecy surfaces. This is exactly the structure that carpets have.

Dealing with the problem can be difficult, especially in cases where a lot of time has passed and the gum has already dried out. The solution to the problem will be home recipes and the use of special medications.

We will tell you in this article how and how to remove chewing gum from a carpet or rug at home.

How to remove chewing gum from carpets at home?

Homemade recipes allow you to cope with the task using the products you have on hand. When choosing one of them, you need to take into account the features of the carpet, including the material, color and texture.

Popular effective techniques include:

• heating;
• freezing;
• exposure to solvents and other chemicals.

Ice

Using low temperatures is one way to eliminate chewing gum. Since the whole carpet cannot be placed in the freezer, you will have to use ice.

To work you will need:

• ice;
• plastic bag;
• knife;
• sponge.

Work order:

1. Place a few ice cubes in a plastic bag.
2. Place it on the area with the gum.
3. Once cooled, the elastic should become brittle and come off the carpet. You can help yourself in your work with a knife, acting extremely carefully so as not to spoil the pile.
4. Clean off any residue with a damp sponge.
5. Allow the surface to dry.

If the problem occurs in winter, a small carpet can be completely exposed to the street so that the elastic becomes brittle in the cold. To do this, just leave it in the cold for 2-3 hours. The freezing method works most effectively on fresh chewing gum that is not trampled into the pile.

Gas

For cleaning you will need gas for refilling lighters.. It is sprayed onto the affected area of ​​the carpet. At the same time, cooling occurs, making it possible to clean off the gum. Work must be carried out wearing protective gloves.

How to unstick using boiling water?

Using a heating method (boiling water, iron, etc.) allows you to soften the stuck gum, making it more flexible and viscous. But such methods are only good for caring for low-pile flooring and long-lasting, non-fading paint.

Procedure:

1. Boil water.
2. Pour 100 ml of boiling water onto the stained area.
3. Using an old toothbrush, scrub.
4. Clean off any residue with a damp sponge.
5. Clean the carpet with a special shampoo.

Iron

Use an iron to heat dried gum with extreme caution. Apply it as follows:

• cover the affected area of ​​the carpet with a cloth;
• Using an iron, warm up the area with the rubber band;
• after the elastic band sticks to the fabric, remove it from the carpet;
• Wash the remaining stain after treatment using carpet shampoo.

The sole of the iron should not be allowed to come into direct contact with the carpet pile, and especially with the chewing gum itself.

Makeup remover

A product for removing makeup from the eyes or face, also suitable for cleaning carpet from chewing gum. In this case, you need to act according to the following scheme:

1. Remove as much elastic as possible from the pile without damaging the material or smudging.
2. Soak the sponge in makeup remover.
3. Apply the sponge to the gum.
4. Soak the affected area.
5. Rub with a sponge.
6. Remove the rubber band.
7. Wash the treated area.

Solvents

Household chemicals - solvents and stain removers - can cope with various stains. They will also help with chewing gum.

General procedure:

• remove the detachable part of the gum from the pile;
• Apply the selected product to the area of ​​contamination;
• maintain the time indicated on the package;
• clean the gum using an old toothbrush;
• wash the carpet.

These drugs may react differently with materials and paints, so preliminary testing on an inconspicuous area is highly advisable.

How to clean the coating with special products?

An alternative to home recipes - special products. They are effective and designed specifically to eliminate chewing gum. But cleaning will cost more.

You should use special products only after studying the instructions for them.

Dr. Beckmann Expert stain remover "Office and hobby"

Stain remover from Dr. Beckmann is designed for removing highly adhesive (providing good adhesion to the surface) contaminants.

Among them:

• paint marks,
• glue,
• manicure polish,
• chewing gum, etc.

It contains:

• up to 5% anionic tensides;
• up to 15% nonionic tensides.

The stain remover is used very simply:

1. The product is applied to the stained area.
2. Rubbed with a brush.
3. Maintains up to 10 minutes.
4. Washed using carpet shampoo.

Price – from 200 rubles per bottle.

SAPUR FREEZE

SAPUR FREEZE is designed to remove chewing gum. The drug is available in 0.5 liter aerosol cans. The principle of operation is freezing.

Price – about 700 rubles per bottle.

Anti-chewing gum Lucky Bee

Antichewing gum produced in the Russian Federation is available in the form of a gel with a volume of 30 ml. The product is designed to remove gum from various surfaces, including carpets. Does not leave stains after use. The average price is from 155 rubles.

Features of cleaning taking into account the material

When choosing one of the traditional methods of removing gum, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the coating itself:

• color;
• pile length;
• composition of the material.

Synthetics

Solvents are prohibited for cleaning artificial turf.. Their impact can have unpredictable consequences, including the formation of a hole in the carpet.

Jute

For dense jute-type carpeting, almost all of the methods listed can be used.In this case, the cleaning process can be mechanically even more intense, since the carpet material is quite dense.

Wool

A natural wool carpet can be cleaned in any way. Besides, essential oil can be used.

This type of oil has the peculiarity of not leaving behind a greasy stain when it evaporates from the surface.

The disadvantage of this method is the fairly high price of oil. It must be natural and contain no additives.

Prohibitions during processing

Chewing gum stuck to carpet is not always easy to clean off. At the same time, it is important to remember a number of prohibitions, the violation of which can further aggravate the situation.

Dealing with gum on the carpet, you cannot do the following:

1. Try to tear off (pull, roll) the sticky lump with your hands.
2. Use a sponge for dry cleaning. This can lead to the gum being smeared over a large area.
3. Get wet. The gum does not wash off with water.
4. Use vegetable oil - it leaves stains.
5. Use mechanical force with a knife, blade or other sharp objects. This may damage the carpet.

Recommendations to help

Expert advice will help clean the carpet without unpleasant consequences:

1. The use of solvents is not suitable in all cases, and not for all types of carpets. Before using on a visible area, the effect of the chemical should be tested on an inconspicuous area. This is because solvents can discolor bright colors and damage the fibers.
2. If the carpet is expensive or the coating has a complex texture, then dry cleaning carpets at home will help solve the problem. In this case, the problem will be entrusted to professionals.
3. You need to clean off the chewing gum efficiently, trying not to leave even the smallest particles.
4. Freeze cleaning may not be effective for gum that has become embedded in the lint.
5. If after removing the gum there is a sticky residue left (most often after thermal removal methods), you can rub the area of ​​the carpet with a napkin soaked in lemon juice or a vinegar solution.
6. When using any cleaning product, you need to act carefully, locally.
7. For cleaning, it is advisable to use a small brush, preferably an old toothbrush. This way the work will be done more accurately.
8. Do not use hard brushes to clean high-pile carpet.
9. Washing the carpet after cleaning should be done without getting the coating too wet.

You will find all the most important and useful information about removing chewing gum from various surfaces in this section.

Conclusion

You can try to remove chewing gum from the carpet even at home. Using simple recipes and special tools will help you get the job done quickly and efficiently.