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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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I hate chewing gum. Stepped in some today and got it on my floormats. Picked off most of it. Any suggestions on how to remove the rest? I tried ice. Can someone check dna and let me know who the idiot was that spit gum? I hate chewing gum.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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I can't help with the DNA, but I can with its removal.

Try some ice, dry ice is even better, and get the gum as cold and hard as possible. It should all but come off in your hands.

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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Put your floor mats in a deep freezer. After a couple of hours the gum should just flake off.
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Thanks. I'll keep trying the ice and freezer.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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Try spraying a little wd40 on a rag and give it a try some place you wont notice for discoloration and if good give it a shot good luck
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LisaJohn
I hate chewing gum. Stepped in some today and got it on my floormats. Picked off most of it. Any suggestions on how to remove the rest? I tried ice. Can someone check dna and let me know who the idiot was that spit gum? I hate chewing gum.
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DNA tests reveal it came from Jessica Simpson..
Sorry about the gum.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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They make a can of GUM removal at Custodian Supply stores - it comes in a can, it will freeze the gum and you can then lift it right off - a buddy of mine has some You might even be able to get some at Home Depot

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http://www.cleanertoday.com/Chewing-...m-snap-gum.htm
http://www.parish-supply.com/gum-remover.htm

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If you've got a can of that "dust off" for your computer,turn the can upside down and give the gum a blast with the liquid - That'll freeze the gum then it'll come right out...
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Some good advice - thanks for the tips.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll check at work and see if we have any gum removal. I have the computer dust off spray at work. I'll take my floor mat to work in the morning! Thanks again for the tips. Could have done without the Simpson pic! lol
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If you've got a can of that "dust off" for your computer,turn the can upside down and give the gum a blast with the liquid - That'll freeze the gum then it'll come right out...




works like a charm.
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