Chewing Gum on Carpet

Medium·⏱ 15–25 min

  1. Apply ice through a bag to freeze the gum solid.

  2. Once frozen, snap up the gum pieces carefully with a blunt tool.

  3. Apply rubbing alcohol to residue, blot with a cloth.

  4. Dish soap + cold water solution, apply, blot, rinse.

What you'll need

  • Ice
  • Butter knife
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Dish soap
  • Cold water

Common mistakes to avoid

  • ✗Never pull warm gum from carpet — it stretches into fibres.
  • ✗Don't scrub.

Pro tip

WD-40 also dissolves gum effectively — spray, wait 30 seconds, wipe, then clean the oily residue with dish soap.

Always check the garment's care label and test any solution on a hidden area first. StainsGone provides general household guidance, not professional textile or restoration advice.