skygod7777 0 #1 June 23, 2003 what's up well, it's kinda related to laundry. i have washed and dried a pair of shorts, that i guess i left a pack of gum in. and now the gum is all over the inside of the drier. so, my question is, do any of you know how to get gum off something like that? and yes, i know i'm a dumbass, you don't have to tell me. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadySkyDIve 0 #2 June 23, 2003 Yea, buy new shorts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 June 23, 2003 ...dumbass... A wet sponge should do the trick.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #4 June 23, 2003 You might laugh at this but it's true, years ago I had a friend who had a CLEANING company (offices, homes, etc) and he used to hand his employees a little canister with liquid nitrogen, they used it to remove gum on carpets or furniture.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #5 June 23, 2003 Quotea little canister with liquid nitrogen,Yes, what Ivan said, except there is a cheaper way. You know those air-canister dusters that they sell at Fry's and other computer stores ? Well just take one of those and turn it upside down and spray the gum. Then when it's frozen, just peel the shit off. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brisco 0 #6 June 23, 2003 Yep! If you hold an ice cube on the gum it will harden enough where you can just pick it off. Hint's from Heloise! Brisco Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #7 June 23, 2003 QuoteThen when it's frozen, just peel the shit off. the thing is, it's not a ball, it's all spread out. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #8 June 23, 2003 Or you could try to "Shout it Out"! If it's colored gum I suggest to wash in cold water. Maybe use All-temperchew..I mean All-Temperature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #9 June 23, 2003 Quotethe thing is, it's not a ball, it's all spread out. What a dumbass. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #10 June 23, 2003 QuoteWhat a dumbass. man, i wish there was an icon that had someone giving you the finger later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #11 June 23, 2003 There's always this: / \ |\_/| |---| | | | | _ |=-=| _ _ / \| |/ \ / \| | | ||\ | | | | | \> | | | | | \ | - - - - |) ) | / \ / \ / \ / \ / | |A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #12 June 23, 2003 Quotethe thing is, it's not a ball, it's all spread outthen it just gonna take longer time to save the shorts Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #13 June 23, 2003 QuoteQuotethe thing is, it's not a ball, it's all spread outthen it just gonna take longer time to save the shorts Bzzzt! Wrong answer. Thanks for playing, you can collect your consolation prize on the way out. His problem is NOT gum on the shorts, but rather all over his dryer's drum. And I'm danged if I know a good way to get all that baked on stuff off there short of peeling/rubbing it off bit by bit with a rag soaked in rubbing alcohol. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #14 June 23, 2003 Well, my hubby just left a pen in his shorts and was able to get the ink off with some kind of petroleum based (I think) adhesive remover. Otherwise get it cold (frozen) and scrap it off. asshat. Good luckBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #15 June 23, 2003 Therrrrrrrrrrre's only one way to remove gum. You've got to chew it out! -Groundskeeper Willy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyesspot 0 #16 June 23, 2003 The scary part is how MANY of you know how to get it out. Been there done that?Life is too short. Don't sweat the small stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #17 June 23, 2003 Try cutting up bits of carpet, throw it into the dryer, and the gum will stick to it.....job done. *Ding* ....Next...... -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 June 23, 2003 There is a product out call "Goo Gone". It's a citrus power oil base cleaner. After you have used that to clean the gum off the inside of your dryer, take some Fantastick Orange Action cleaner, and wipe the oil off. I suggest putting some old towels into the dryer and doing a cycle with them to clean up anything left behind.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #19 June 23, 2003 Yeah, freeze the gum. I't easier to get it outta stuff that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SadSue 0 #20 June 23, 2003 Therrrrrrrrrrre's only one way to remove gum. You've got to chew it out! Hahaha Yes and if that doesnt work... try shaggin it off. And please, let us know if it works Hope you don't get Banned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,517 #21 June 23, 2003 If you want to get the whole drum of your dryer cold enough to use a razor blade to scrape the frozen gum off, you could also put some dry ice in there and close the door until it sublimes -- the gum should be all frozen, and you could probably scrape it off. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #22 June 24, 2003 Just pretend it isn't there. Each load you dry from now on will place less and less gum on all your other clothing. By the time you've completed 5 loads (dryer-load time constants), the gum remaining will be negligible. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #23 June 24, 2003 QuoteA wet sponge should do the trick. ok, so i took the sponge, got it wet, and it started to work. so then i went to the theory my dad had, to get something oil based, then try to get it off. and sure enough, it worked. so now you all know how to get gum off the inside of your drier if u leave gum in your pocket. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #24 June 24, 2003 Quoteto get something oil based Ummm...you do know that if you put something with cooking oil on it in the dryer it can spontaeously combust, right? It's usually on the warning label of the dryer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuchulinn 0 #25 June 24, 2003 Do what I did... Remove the dial from the top control panel and replace everything else below it! That'll get rid of the gum! Oh.. and why save the dial? Maybe might help you feel like it wasn't a complete loss! SMA#18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
