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Sun, May 4, 08 at 11:48
| Everyone seemed to miss the pack of gum that was in my daughter's jacker. It made it through the wash undetected and went into the dryer (Bosch Next Platinum with the stainless tub). There is dried gum smeared all over the tub and it's as hard as a rock. Any ideas on how to remove it? |
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| Try WD-40 and a soft edge spatula but be very careful not to over use it as it is flammable. Or try goo-gone citrus based remover. |
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- Posted by regus_patoff (My Page) on Sun, May 4, 08 at 12:56
| I hear that ice cubes will remove gum, it freezes it so it gets brittle then just chips off. cooking oil a wet fabric softener sheet (takes some rubbing) Crud Cutter maybe at Walmart and maybe the Sporting Goods Department http://www.amazon.com/Outers-Crud-Cutter-Aerosol-16oz/dp/B000B8AXB2 |
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| Rub peanut butter on the gum and it will get it off the drum. Have used this myself. Good Luck.. |
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- Posted by ken_from_md (My Page) on Sun, May 4, 08 at 20:54
| Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I tried the ice cubes, but that didn't work, the smears were too thin I guess. I got some off with warm water and the spatula. Then I went to the garage and got some Bug and Tar remover that I use on the cars. That worked like a charm. I finished with a soapy water wipe then a rinse with a damp cloth. It looks good as new. Thanks again. |
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- Posted by Coffeytree (My Page) on Sat, Apr 28, 12 at 15:07
| Please don't spend time scrubbing and using "elbow grease" for this problem....in another post someone recommended using "Bug and Tar Remover" spray used for cars...Tried some Turtle Wax brand ($4 Walmart) and it was amazing! Not only is there hardly any effort, the product is designed to protect painted surfaces, like your car or the drum of your dryer. Just spray on and go do something else for 30 mins, then come back and wipe it off. |
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