Thanks for good tips; the dryer sheets worked quite well to clean the gum residue out of the dryer. As for the vinegar: My clothes situation was the opposite of yours: instead of pink bubble gum in a load of whites, I washed and dried an entire pack of white spearmint chewing gum in a load of darks, including an almost-new, favorite black ...
اقرأ المزيدHow to Remove Gum Stains From Clothes . Harden the Gum . Place the stained item in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer for several hours. This method is best if the gum has melted in the dryer or gotten smeared over a large area of the fabric.
اقرأ المزيدDryers - Removing Stains or Gum From Interior. The porcelain enamel drum is rust resistant requiring no special care. Should the dryer drum require cleaning, the following table provides common types of soil and removal tips.Caution: To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug the dryer from the power supply before attempting any …
اقرأ المزيدWe're guessing that you wouldn't read about how to get gum out of your dryer unless you are unfortunately dealing with this problem. Gum in a dryer is usually worse than gum in a washing machine, as the dryer's high temperatures make the gum more pliable—meaning it stretches, spreads and sticks to your laundry and the dryer's …
اقرأ المزيدThe heat from the dryer activates these polymers, causing the gum to adhere firmly to the dryer's surfaces, including the drum, lint trap, and filter. Allow it to penetrate for a few minutes, then wipe away the gum with a paper towel.
اقرأ المزيدRemoving gum stains is a two-step process of scraping off the majority of the gum, and then removing the leftover residue with a cleaner or stain remover. With a little patience and tenacity, you can remove gum from almost any piece of clothing. Never put a gum-stained item in the washing machine or, worse, the dryer.
اقرأ المزيدDiscovering that gum inside your dryer can be quite a problem. If not removed, it can ruin loads of laundry and leave everything streaked with a sticky residue. When gum melts in the dryer's heat it may stick to several parts of your drum. Following these simple steps will clean up the mess quickly and effectively.
اقرأ المزيدRemoving the Chewing Gum. For post-dryer clothes with gum I recommend the freezing or ironing method. However, you can use any of the methods we have covered here as you see fit. Stain Removal. Use a fabric-safe stain removing product per the specific instructions to get the stain out of your clothes.
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