How do I removed Gum from the carpet?

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MnRiverman

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Someone got into my car with gum, or something similar, on the bottom of their shoe and now the passenger mat has gum stuck to it.



I can't seem to remove this with any cleaners that I have. Any ideas?



Thanks.



- Anthony
 
Lay some ice on top of it for a few minutes, the most of it should simply scrape away. You can use Goo Gone for the remainder.



It's worked every time I've tried it.
 
You can also use one of those quick freeze canisters. We used to use it to clean carpets when I worked for a janitorial service in University. I think it's like liquid nitrogen (but obviously not). Spray it on, and then the gum should crack off.
 
2wheelsx2 said:
You can also use one of those quick freeze canisters. We used to use it to clean carpets when I worked for a janitorial service in University. I think it's like liquid nitrogen (but obviously not). Spray it on, and then the gum should crack off.
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Yup. We used something like that when I worked maintainance once. Works like a charm. The ice idea is good too.



How bout peanut butter? Anyone tried that? I know it works on hair. I wonder how well it would work on carpet...?
 
Jngrbrdman said:
The ice idea is good too.
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Ice is much cheaper and I always have my ice chest in my car (to keep drinks cold since I work up a thirst when working, even on cold days).
 
2wheelsx2 said:
You can also use one of those quick freeze canisters. We used to use it to clean carpets when I worked for a janitorial service in University. I think it's like liquid nitrogen (but obviously not). Spray it on, and then the gum should crack off.
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I've seen it at Home Depot or Lowe's before... forgot which. I may go grab a can for when I see gum on cars.



I've had good sucess with using ice or taking my can of air and flipping it upside down so the liquid comes out and will freeze it.
 
I use a can of compressed air, you know the "dusters". But i hold it upside down which then shoots out like a refrigerant. It freezes the gum and you just peel it off.
 
I'll have to try the compressed air canister trick the next time, but I've had good luck with Goo Gone too. The gum seems to roll away with all the shredded paper toweling as I (try to) wipe it off. :p
 
nope, i follow it up with Terry + APC+ and takes out all the WD40... You don't need to "soak" it actually, just the base part where the gum meets the fabric.
 
Jon S said:
I use a can of compressed air, you know the "dusters". But i hold it upside down which then shoots out like a refrigerant. It freezes the gum and you just peel it off.
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You took the words out of my mouth. It works really well for me.:xyxthumbs
 
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