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Does chewing gum wash out of clothes?

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Buckets · 21/09/2008 15:08

Judging by the fact I didn't sit down in the 5mins I was out of the car, it seems some bstard poked his/her chewing gum through my car window. Anyway, carseat and favourite skirt are now covered in sticky stuff.
Can anyone help please?

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islandofsodor · 21/09/2008 15:12

No, it doesn't wash off. You are supposed to put the clothes in the freezer, then scrape it off when it has gone hard.

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pgwithnumber3 · 21/09/2008 15:12

No,no, no do NOT put it in the washing machine, put your skirt in the freezer and then it will freeze the gum and you should be able to peel it off.

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littlelapin · 21/09/2008 15:14

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pgwithnumber3 · 21/09/2008 15:16

Wouldn't you just love to catch the prick and spit a load of your chewing gum out in his face. Ohh revenge, I LOVE it.

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OooWowOooArr · 21/09/2008 15:17

I hate chewing gum. What a pain for you. Got some on shoes and carpet and had to trim it off.GRR

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Buckets · 21/09/2008 15:24

Thanks. It is a disgusting habit, so horrible having a conversation with someone and seeing it bob about in their mouth.
I also think Mumsnet should get with all the premier league footballers' mums and start an anti-gobbing campaign. It is footballers who make boys think it is ok to spit everywhere and they never grow out of it.