How to remove chewing gum from the sofa

Sometimes, due to carelessness or after playful children play, chewing gum may appear on the surface of upholstered furniture. In this case, do not try to tear it off with your hands; without using some tricks you are unlikely to succeed. There are several folk recipes that will help you effectively remove Velcro from upholstery.

How to remove chewing gum from the sofa

Sweet gum is pleasant to the taste and gives fresh breath. They also cause a lot of problems if they end up in the wrong place. In this case, some people buy new furniture or turn to specialized companies for dry cleaning. In fact, you don't have to worry too much about finding a sticky "surprise." You can effectively clean the upholstery on your own if you know the most popular folk methods:

• exposure to temperature (freezing or extreme heat);
• using solvent or vinegar;
• use of oils.

REFERENCE! When choosing the optimal solution for a particular case, you need to take into account the upholstery material of the product, since leather requires more careful handling than textiles.

Removing chewing gum by freezing

One effective way to get rid of stuck gum is freezing. Remove the stained part from the product and place it in the freezer.Once the gum freezes and hardens, it can be easily removed from the surface of the fabric. If the upholstery cannot be removed, use regular ice for cooling:

1. Pour water into a special form and place it in the freezer for a couple of hours.
2. Place the resulting ice cubes in a plastic bag so as not to wet the piece of furniture with melting water in the process.
3. Apply an ice pack to the gum area.
4. Carefully remove the hardened Velcro with a dull knife or nail file. You can use tweezers or a credit card, just don’t use very sharp tools to avoid damaging the expensive upholstery.
5. If the gum leaves a small stain at the end, wipe the area with acetone and then rinse with water.

Similarly, you can easily remove stuck chewing gum from clothes and textile accessories.

ATTENTION! Do not touch the gum until it is completely frozen. Otherwise, you will not remove it, but will only rub it even deeper into the surface of the sofa.

Using a hair dryer or iron

An equally effective method is based on the opposite principle - the area with the chewing gum is heated strongly. You can take an ordinary hair dryer and point it at the Velcro. Under the influence of hot air, the gum will melt and can be easily removed with a paper towel. An iron is also widely used for heating. You need to proceed as follows:

• place a napkin or paper on the chewing gum;
• “pat” the stained area.

The main thing is to do everything very carefully so as not to damage the surface of the sofa or chair with a hot iron. When the gum melts, it will stick to the paper. In some cases, it is necessary to change the napkins and repeat the procedure several times.

Using solvent or vinegar

You can remove chewing gum without damaging the sofa upholstery using ordinary vinegar, solvent or acetone. First remove the main part of the gum with a knife and treat the area with a cotton pad soaked in solvent. Once the substance has taken effect after a few minutes, carefully remove any sticky residue from the surface. Before use, it is recommended to wipe an inconspicuous area of ​​the sofa with the solution. This will help ensure that there are no stains left on the upholstered furniture after work. IMPORTANT This method is contraindicated for leather furniture. This surface must be cleaned with more delicate means.

Use to remove gum oils

Another effective method for removing chewing gum from upholstered furniture is to use certain types of oils. Suitable for this:

• olive;
• peanut;
• eucalyptus oil.

Press the cotton wool onto the gum for a few minutes, being careful not to touch the surface of the upholstery. Then peel off the softened Velcro and wash away traces of oil with soapy water.

ATTENTION! Some varieties can discolor fabric. You should first apply the oil to the back of the furniture and make sure that the color of the upholstery will not be affected.

How to remove chewing gum from a leather sofa

Products made of leather or leatherette require especially delicate care. You can get rid of Velcro by freezing or heating, as described above. Do not use solvents or oils, as they can damage the upholstery. The best option is to use ice - it will not be absorbed deeply into the porous skin, and the sofa will not need to be washed. The following will also help effectively remove chewing gum from furniture:

1. Ordinary tape.Press it onto the stained area and pull the end of the tape; the tape should come off along with the chewing gum. At the end, it is advisable to treat the contaminated area with a special leather conditioner.
2. Saddle soap. Carefully remove the bulk of the Velcro with a blunt object, apply saddle soap to a clean, damp cloth, and clean any remaining marks.

Don't worry if you accidentally find rubber on upholstered furniture. There are many effective recipes for its removal. As a last resort, if you are afraid of ruining expensive upholstery, you can always turn to professionals for help.