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How Do You Remove Gum & Candy From Clothes?

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How Do You Remove Gum & Candy From Clothes?

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Kids love gum and candy, but it can be a real pain to get out of clothing. Once gum or candy melts, it clings to fabric, and the more you pull on it, the more sticky it becomes. Removing gum and candy from clothing will require you to return it to its hardened state, so it doesn’t come apart while you are trying to get it off the fabric. Hardening gum and candy in order to get it off of clothing is relatively easy, but will require patience and diligence. Run an ice cube over the gum or candy on the clothing, or stick the article of clothing in the freezer for an hour. Freezing the gum or candy will solidify it temporarily, making it easier to remove. Scrape frozen gum or candy gently from the fabric with the dull edge of a butter knife. Be careful not to tear the fabric. Heat remaining gum or candy with a hair dryer. Move the heated air about an inch over the gum, allowing it to melt again. Slip a plastic bag over your hand, and pinch off the gum or candy with your plastic-coated fing

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