Stain Removal: Chewing Gum

Freeze-harden the chewing gum by placing the item in the freezer or by rubbing it with an ice cube placed in a plastic bag (so that it doesn't wet the fabric). Tap the frozen gum with a hammer then pick or scrape off what remains. Dab the area with dry-cleaning fluid, methylated spirits, or white spirit before washing.

Egg-white removes chewing gum from washable fabrics. Apply when the gum is soft, pick off as much as possible and launder as usual. On non-washable fabrics sponge with dry-cleaning fluid.