To remove gum from your washing machine, you need to use a method or solution that won't damage the washer, smear the gum or leave behind any residue.
Things You Will Need
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Fill a bowl with two to three ice cubes. Wear latex gloves to keep your hands dry.
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Rub the ice cubes on the gum on your washing machine's surface until the ice melts. Scrape the hardened gum with a plastic spoon or knife.
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Spray the area where the gum was with a spray lubricant. Let the lubricant sit for five minutes.
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Scrub the area thoroughly with a cloth or rag. If the gum was inside your washing machine, proceed to the next step.
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Fill the washing machine with hot water and 1 capful of laundry detergent. Run the washer on a short cycle to remove any spray lubricant residue.
The Drip Cap
- Gum is a sticky substance that is difficult to remove from clothing, hair, soft and hard surfaces.
- To remove gum from your washing machine, you need to use a method or solution that won't damage the washer, smear the gum or leave behind any residue.
- Fill the washing machine with hot water and 1 capful of laundry detergent.