Discarded gum seems to get stuck everywhere, the seats of buses and trains, playgrounds, car parks and on every street. And then it sticks to you! So what are the best methods of removing chewing gum?

Chewing gum litter is a massive problem across the UK, despite the wrapper which can be used to dispose of it without any mess and the litter bins which are on every street corner. Blobs of chewing gum can be found on pavements, streets and pedestrian areas in almost every town and city.

Discarded chewing gum in the UK has been classified as litter by legislation which came into effect in 2005. This means that people can be fined if they are caught throwing gum away carelessly and that Local Authorities have a duty to clear it up.

Another problem with power washing is that the gum can sometime just be moved and then stick somewhere else.

Custom made gum removal machines use a combination of steam (sometimes under pressure) and chemical detergents to break up and unstick the gum. This type of process often destroys the gum completely and the machines often include brushes and/or a vacuum to clear up the residue.

This article has been provided by Gum Clear, specialist chewing gum removal contractors. Visit their site at http://www.gumclear.co.uk to find out how they remove chewing gum from hard surfaces.