Carpet Spot Removal – Chewing Gum
For proper treatment instructions and information on other spots & stains visit our Carpet Spot Removal Guide.
Carpet Stain/Spot Description: Grey, pink, sticky.
- Harden gum with ice cube; when brittle scrape off
- Apply P/V remover, blot (see above description)
- Rinse with water, blot dry
Carpet Spot Solution Guide:
- Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
- Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
- Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
- P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)
