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Post by godofcleaning on Oct 4, 2005 13:43:49 GMT -5
wanted to know if anyone out there had a cheap,quick and efficient way of removing chewing gum from carpets and upholstery.I use a prochem bazooka but the aerasol cans cost an absolute fortune.i am sure there must be a cheap alternative but i am yet to find one.Please help
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Post by kim on Oct 11, 2005 1:21:22 GMT -5
My boyfriend s dad has a franchise with Chem Dry. He says they have a great solution for removing gum. you could go to the Chem Dry web site. I havent tried it but I do use the chem dry spot remover every one loves it and it works great
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Post by monayuki on Oct 11, 2005 17:58:31 GMT -5
Aaahhhh... The Chewing Gum Removal...... The Carpet Cleaners Problem.................... First of Firsts. The Spot Removal Can. Kim, Our Company has its own Spot Remover made specially for us by Chemspec with our Company Logo. Servpro, Chem Dry, ServiceMaster etc. Has their each own Brands. Actually this doesnt work very well On some Spots and Stains it does. ( Why do Stain Stains by Jeff Cross ) I think RJ and J4K knows this( Well take this matter up on a Later Date) Now back to the Gum Removal. Gum when stuck on Carpet Fibers for a period of time becomes part of the Fiber. Only the Top Portion can have THE POSSIBILITY to be taken out. 2 Types of Flooring to be considered. If its a Glued down Carpet Heat Up the top Portion with Hot Water or a Stove Lighter. ( This will Soften the Gum)then carefully Scrape with a Scraper. Then rub the remainder with a towel with a very small amount of the Zippo Fluid or kerosene Oil. If it is a Padded Carpeting. This is Good for both Gum and Candle Wax Removal. ASK THE OWNERS FOR PERMISSION FIRST. Explain that there is no such thing as Chemicals to Remove this Kind of things. If these cant be removed by Hot Water Extraction then it needs a Trim Yes my dear Fellow Cleaners. The Fibers of those Carpets on Residentials. Just Trim it very Carefully work on the Trim. Imagine a candle wax spilled on your hair or gum stuck its similar on what you will do Trim the portions as much as possible.
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Post by Kevin on Oct 12, 2005 1:12:06 GMT -5
What about the ice cube trick? Freeze it, scrape it
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Post by J4K Cleaning on Oct 12, 2005 10:41:28 GMT -5
We use the aerosol spray that freezes the gum and then just scrape it off. Seems to work well for us. We clean a number of pediatricians offices so we see our fair share of gum.
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Post by godofcleaning on Oct 12, 2005 13:50:22 GMT -5
cheers for all for suggestions,will look into them
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Post by monayuki on Oct 12, 2005 16:20:25 GMT -5
Freezing out the gum if its not been there for awhile will work too but if its been there for quite a while and the gum has attached to the fibers and the carpet is just a regular carpet just be careful as it might rip the carpets.
For Residentials the Trim is most Effective with Carpet Scissors.
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Post by godofcleaning on Oct 14, 2005 11:14:32 GMT -5
Tried a carpet trim today in a pub,worked very well.cheers
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Post by monayuki on Oct 14, 2005 13:53:08 GMT -5
Thank You
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Post by j2 on Jan 18, 2006 19:32:55 GMT -5
We use a product that is private label from BRADY INDUSTRIES called Bady Gum Remover. The aerosol cans are far less effective than the liquid. We have never had a situation when it didn't work for us. If it's really thick or old scaring it first is important. The only downside is it will eat right through disposable gloves, especially latex.
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Post by High Quality Janitorial Servs on Jan 19, 2006 2:27:20 GMT -5
GOO GONE IS THE BEST AND FAST TO REMOVE GUM FROM CARPET.
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Post by J4K Cleaning on Jan 19, 2006 8:27:53 GMT -5
"Freezing out the gum if its not been there for awhile will work too but if its been there for quite a while and the gum has attached to the fibers and the carpet is just a regular carpet just be careful as it might rip the carpets.
For Residentials the Trim is most Effective with Carpet Scissors. "
I am referring to commercial only since that is what we deal with, and in most of our accounts the gum has only been there a short time as we will clean the building nightly, hence the freeze spray works well for us.
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Post by logan5127 on Jan 19, 2006 9:46:53 GMT -5
The worst I ever did was at a arcade room. Probably 200 pieces of gum on carpet. No problems getting it out. We use a gum gel remover . Put it on first thing and let it dwell a few minutes. It softens up gum the we have a tool called Shark and another called Bone Tool. Just some little plastic tools designed to help break the gum up. After agitating gum with tool use wand and then reapply gel if needed. I think most liquid/ gel removers are basically the same thing with different names. We have never had to use scissors on gum. I am knocking on wood.
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Post by quality on Jan 20, 2006 0:15:49 GMT -5
;DI have done this and it works You take a wet rag not dripping but damp then you take a Iern heat it then lay it there for a little time then you just grab and the your done.
:)You don't want to freeze and scrap because if you notice you will scrap off the fabrice. not good. Works on clothes, and every thing and it is realy good on carpet.
Hope that this helps
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