How to get chewing gum out of swim trunks?

Who doesn’t like to treat themselves to chewing gum? Some people even chew several gums a day on a hot summer day! Gums can be a lifesaver when your breath isn’t at its best or they can just be a fruity touch to a great day!

However, just as we all know how great chewing gums are, most of us also know the hassle of getting them stuck to our clothes. This happens from time to time.

Maybe you sat down on a bench and didn’t notice the gum, or you simply got your own chewing gum on your clothes.

Getting chewing gum on your clothes is a mess. However, getting it on your swim trunks can be even worse!

But don’t worry! In this post, we’ll help you with how to get chewing gum out of swim trunks if the accident is a fact.

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Can you get chewing gum out of swim trunks?

Yes, most likely you will be able to get chewing gum out of your swim trunks and get them back to normal. In the end, you wouldn’t even notice it was there in the first place.

Swim trunks are not made from the same materials as most regular clothing. Swim trunks are often made from polyester, a material that needs extra care. Therefore people wonder if it’s at all possible to remove a gum once it’s stuck to your swim trunks.

To everyone’s relief, yes you can get chewing gum out of your swim trunks.

How to get chewing gum out of your swim trunks?

The first thing you have to do is to remove as much gum as possible from the swim trunks. Try to remove it with your fingers or use a dull knife. If there is still gum stuck to the swim trunks after this, don’t worry! There are ways to remove it without damaging the fabric.

If the gum is really stuck and you don’t want to risk ruining the fabric, then skip this step and move to the next.

Now, to remove a piece of chewing gum from swim trunks just follow these steps:

1. Put your swim trunks in a plastic bag
2. Put the bag in your freezer
3. Remove the frozen gum with a dull knife
4. Wash your swim trunks

1. Put your swim trunks in a plastic bag

Put your swim trunks in a plastic bag. Make sure to fold them with the gum on the outside not to make things even worse. Seal the bag properly to avoid getting any bacteria on your food in the fridge.

2. Put the bag in your freezer

Place the bag in your freezer until the gum is frozen. This can take a few hours. Don’t be too quick, it’s better to leave it a little longer.

3. Remove the frozen gum with a dull knife

Once the gum is properly frozen, take the bag out of your freezer and start removing the gum with a dull knife. The knife will make it easier to remove while not damaging the fabric.

4. Wash your swim trunks

Once the gum is gone you can wash your swim trunks to make sure everything is gone. If there is a visible spot left on the trunks you can use a stain remover. Just make sure it’s a stain remover that goes well with your swim trunks. Not all stain removers can be used with swim trunks.

Conclusion

There you go! Now you know how to remove chewing gum from swim trunks without any trouble. Just follow these four steps and your swim trunks will look as good as new.

Have you ever had chewing gum stuck on your clothes? Tell us about it in the comments below!

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