1. Remove the exhaust hose and unplug the dryer. The dryer vent that leads from the dryer to the outside can become clogged with lint, dust, and debris. Clogging this hose can dramatically reduce the efficiency of your dryer and even cause fires. [7] Pull the dryer away from the wall to make the hose easy to access.

Soak a dryer sheet in water. It needs to be thoroughly saturated to work effectively. Place the dryer sheet on top of the gum and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. You may need to rotate the dryer's drum in order to hit all of the spots of gum. If this is the case, do the soaking in batches. Scrub the gum with the dryer sheet to remove any ...

Once vacuumed, create a solution using two parts water to one part bleach; spray or wipe the inside with the solution. Allow the solution to air dry with the door open. After drying, remove any residue of the solution using a clean, damp towel. Allow the dryer drum to dry once more with the door open.

Heat a small amount of white distilled vinegar in the microwave until it's warm. Test the vinegar in an inconspicuous spot of the garment to make sure it doesn't remove any color. If all is ...

Add a small amount of petroleum to a cotton swab and work it into the fabric around the base of the gum. The gum will loosen enough for you to pick it off. Before washing the clothing, make sure to treat the fabric to remove the grease stain caused by the petroleum jelly. Use a stain remover or a laundry detergent to pretreat the stain.

1. Dip a clean cloth in the alcohol solution, and dab it on and around the gum patch, ensuring all the carpet fibers where the gum attaches are covered in the alcohol. 2. Leave the gum to sit for around 10 minutes. The gum will begin to soften, and you can use a blunt knife or your fingers to pick the gum out.

Method. Rotate the dryer such that the stained area is at the bottom. Sprinkle baking soda liberally over the gum. Let it stay on for a few minutes. Take a dry paper towel, and rub the area thoroughly. The gum should eventually come off. Keep in mind that for best results you should not mix the baking soda with water in this method.

To do this I sprayed some Goo Gone on a clean rag and rubbed it into the green gum streaks inside my dryer. With not too much elbow grease the gum was removed. Next, following the instructions on the bottle I wiped my dryer drum out with soap and water. Then, as an added precaution, since the product contains some chemicals, I left my …

Step 1: Remove lint from the lint trap. A lint-free trap provides better airflow for optimal performance, so a thorough clean can go a long way. To clean the lint trap: Remove the lint screen and set aside. Vacuum the interior …

Warm water. tb1234. Get a cloth or rag wet with warm water and wipe the area around the lint tray and the entire inside of the drum. Rinse the cloth and clean the door seal by pulling it gently outward and …

Mayonnaise. Oil can help remove gum. Just rub it on the gum and it should be pretty easy to peel off. Just note that the oil in mayo can leave a stain, depending on the surface or fabric. Learn how to …

The only thing that worked was warm vinegar. I heated up the vinegar and then dipped a used toothbrush in the warm mixture and scrubbed the gum off. Sometimes, the gum would just come off and other times, I would scrub and scrub. The trick is to keep the vinegar hot. I used the microwave to heat up the vinegar.

Spatula. Water. tb1234. Pour rubbing alcohol onto a sponge and rub it over the gum stain on the clothing. Wait a couple of minutes as the alcohol loosens the gum, and use the edge of a spatula to scrape it off the fabric. Once the gum is …

Apply an Adhesive Remover. If any gum remains stuck to the fabric after freezing and scraping or ironing, turn to a fabric-safe adhesive remover such as Goo Gone or WD-40. Saturate the gum-stuck area of fabric with the product and let it soak in for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The remnants of gum should soften enough that you …

Soak a dryer sheet or a clean cloth in fabric softener. Apply the damp cloth or dryer sheet to the sticky area and let it sit for 10 minutes. Use the cloth to wipe away the residue. You may need to apply a bit of pressure to remove all of it. Remember to always make sure that the dryer is unplugged and cool before attempting to remove any residue.

Step 3: Iron. Heat iron to medium setting; gently iron garment, warming the gum from the back side of the fabric. (Be patient! This takes a few minutes.) As the gum warms it will soften; the goal is to get the gum to stick …

Toothpaste. Apply a drop of toothpaste to the gum. Using the heel of your hand or an old ruler, flatten the toothpaste into the gum. Let the toothpaste dry completely. When it's dry, the gum should be hard. Plus the toothpaste should have broken down the gum's stickiness. Try peeling or scraping the gum off.

First try to scrape off the gum from the fabric with just a knife. 1.) Place the fabric on a hard surface, such as a table. 2.) Using a sharp knife or razor blade scraper, gently pull up the edge of the gum. Work slowly and methodically to pry it from the fabric.

Place ice onto the tar deposits inside the dryer. Allow the ice to harden the tar for 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape as much of the brittle tar as you can off the surface with a flexible, plastic putty knife or plastic spatula. Do not use a metal scraper as this will scratch and damage the dryer drum. Apply a nonflammable, citrus-based or soy-based ...

Fill a bowl with two to three ice cubes. Wear latex gloves to keep your hands dry. Rub the ice cubes on the gum on your washing machine's surface until the ice melts. Scrape the hardened gum with a plastic spoon or knife. Spray the area where the gum was with a spray lubricant. Let the lubricant sit for five minutes.

Spread a smear of plain peanut butter, trying to coat as much of the gum as possible, while avoiding getting it on the fabric. Allow it to rest for between 5 to 10 minutes, so the gum can lose some of its hardness. Once the 10 minutes are up, remove the gum using a sharp blade. 5. Put the Garment in the Freezer.

Butter knife. Stain remover/pre-treating solution. Liquid detergent or fabric softener. Sponge. Steel wool. Clean, damp rag. Clean towels. It's a common scenario for any parent--you launder your child's clothes, only to discover a stick of gum was left in the pocket. With a few items, you can easily clean the sticky mess from her ...

2. Heat the Vinegar in the Microwave Until Very Hot. Once you've removed all the gum you can by hand, move on to using the vinegar for the remaining gum. Heat the vinegar in the microwave-safe container until it's hot but not boiling. 3. Dip the Toothbrush in the Vinegar and Rub Off the Gum While It Is Still Hot.

To do this I sprayed some Goo Gone on a clean rag and rubbed it into the green gum streaks inside my dryer. With not too much elbow grease the gum was removed. Next, following the instructions on the bottle I wiped …

Dip a soft-bristled brush in the mixture and work it into the stained area. Let it work for 10 to 15 minutes and then scrub the area gently. Blot away the stain with a dry cloth. Keep blotting until no more moisture is transferred. Dip a clean microfiber cloth in water and wring well.

The gum can potentially clog the drain or melt and stick to the dryer drum. If left untreated, the chewing gum can also reheat and then appear on a later load of laundry. The last thing you need is to remove gum from your clothes, so it's important to take care of the melted gum as soon as possible.

Heating up the candy with a blow dryer will help melt away a portion of the sticky mess from the seam and pocket. Start by turning the pocket inside out and scraping away any excess melted candy from the area. Hold the blow dryer over the remaining candy until it begins to liquefy and use a butter knife to scrape it away.

Heat a little white vinegar in a microwave-safe container, such as a glass measuring cup, or on the stove in a small saucepan. Allow the vinegar to warm until it's fairly hot but not scalding or boiling. Soak any remaining messy areas on each affected clothing item in the white vinegar for several minutes. The vinegar should loosen the …

Make a paste -with very warm water and powdered laundry detergent. Get a soft cloth and use it to apply the paste (to the entire stained area). Rub the area (with the cloth) until you remove all excess dye/stains. Thoroughly wipe the drum with a slightly wet cloth.

Thanks to its acidity, cleaning vinegar breaks down sticky chewing gum and makes it easier to remove. Heat up a small bowl of white vinegar in the microwave. Apply hot vinegar to the chewing gum and let it sit for two to three minutes. Use your finger to gently remove the gum. Then wash the garment in a regular laundry cycle using hot …