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If you have gum stuck on your bed sheets, don’t panic. There are a few simple steps you can take to remove it. First, place the sheets in the freezer for about 30 minutes. This will harden the gum, making it easier to remove. Once the gum is hardened, use a butter knife or a credit card to gently scrape it off the sheets. Be careful not to damage the fabric. If there is any residue left, apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol or a stain remover to the area and gently blot it with a clean cloth. Wash the sheets as usual and they should be gum-free.
Accidentally dozing off while chewing gum and then waking up to find gum stuck on your sheets can be quite frustrating. Gum stains often resist regular washing in a washing machine, leaving the sheets sticky and unsightly. However, there is a simple solution to remove gum from fabric, including bed sheets, by using WD-40, a widely available rust-removing and lubricating product.
How to Remove Gum from Bed Sheets
Step 1
Purchase WD-40, which is relatively inexpensive (typically priced at $3 to $5) and can be easily found at most hardware and home improvement stores.
Step 2
Apply WD-40 directly onto the gum stains. Ensure that you spray a sufficient amount of WD-40 to completely cover the gum stains with the liquid.
Step 3
Allow the WD-40 to sit on the sheets and penetrate the gum stains for several minutes.
Step 4
Using a toothbrush, gently scrub the gum off the bed sheets. The WD-40 will loosen the gum from the fabric, and a toothbrush will effectively remove it.
Step 5
After removing the gum from the sheets, there may still be some residual WD-40. To eliminate the chemical odor of WD-40 and ensure the sheets are clean enough for use, wash them in the washing machine with detergent as usual.
