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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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How do you remove gum on the carpet?

Hi everyone,

I'm going on an all out detailing escapade today. One main issue I want to tackle is to remove some gum that got on my shoe one day that I then transferred to the carpeted mat. doesn anyone have any ideas how to remove the gunk?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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Here is a low-tech idea to add to the more sophisticated advice you'll get.

Duct-tape. You won't believe some of the sticky stuff I have gotten off with that it. And icing down the gum is a big Martha Stewart trick.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Goo-Gone should help you out as well
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Ice, goo-gone, peanut butter, duct tape.

Ice and duct tape work on the stuff above the surface. If it's ground in at ALL, you'll need the goo-gone or peanut butter.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MLWagner79
Ice, goo-gone, peanut butter, duct tape.

Ice and duct tape work on the stuff above the surface. If it's ground in at ALL, you'll need the goo-gone or peanut butter.
+1 any, all, or a combo of some, mentioned above will work.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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WD-40!
That will do the trick! Then clean it out with soap and water after.
 
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