- 1). Fill a plastic bag with ice cubes and rub it on the gum and around the area stuck to the carpet. This will harden the gum and make it easier to scrape off the fibers.
- 2). Use a butter knife to gently scrape hardened gum off the carpet. Don't use a sharp knife as you could cut the carpet or your hand.
- 3). Spray a carpet cleaning solution on a clean white towel and blot the area to pick up any stains. You may have to repeat several times, depending on the color of the gum and how much of it is stuck to the carpet.
- 4). Mix equal parts of white vinegar and liquid dishwashing soap with warm water and dab treat the spot, according to a stain buster article from Good Housekeeping. Use a dry towel to blot the area dry and repeat if necessary.
- 5). Contact your local professional carpet cleaning company to have your carpets steam cleaned if the stain remains after the above steps.
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