Cleaning > FloorsJune 06, 2010

Removing Chewing Gum From Carpet

How can you remove from a carpet what appears to be a chewing gum or sticky type substance?

By James from Philadelphia, PA

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06/08/2010

Try dabbing with peanut butter and let sit. The oil absorbs the gumminess and it usually comes right up.

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06/07/2010

You might want to try icing it down with ice cubes until it's frozen and hard and then try scraping it up.

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