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How do I get rid of gum on a car seat?

What’s the best way to get gum off car upholstery? I picked up my brother from school the other day, and I think he must have stuck his old chewing gum on the seat when I wasn't looking.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Gum can be super difficult to remove, especially when it’s stuck to fabric. But strangely, one of the best ways to get rid of gum on a car seat is with ice.
  • First, place a cube of ice into a plastic bag and put it on top of the gum.
  • Hold the ice there for a few minutes. The gum should start to feel hard, almost frozen.
  • If you’d rather, you can also freeze the gum using compressed air.
  • Once it’s hardened,
    the gum
    should come off the seat pretty easily.
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