Chewing gum stuck in your rug? No need to worry. Follow these steps and it comes out easily.
Step 1: Freeze and scrape
Fill a plastic bag with ice cubes and place it on the gum for about half an hour. Then check whether the gum is hard enough. If not, leave the ice a little longer.
Use a scraper or a flat object, such as a spatula, to gently lift the frozen gum off the rug.
Step 2: Lukewarm water with vinegar
If any residue remains, dampen a cloth with lukewarm water and add a splash of vinegar.
Blot the area gently, without rubbing: rubbing only spreads it. Keep blotting for about a minute, until the residue is gone.
Step 3: Let it dry
Blot with a dry cloth to absorb the remaining moisture, then let the rug air dry.
Your rug is spotless again. Read more about caring for natural rugs, or, if you are looking for a stain-resistant rug, explore our collection of durable, stain-resistant rugs.
