Have you ever had chewing gum stuck to your clothes and shoes? 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?

There are lots of commercial cleaning products on the market, but with such a common problem, lots of home-spun techniques have developed over the years. They can be cheaper,  simpler and safer than the commercial chemical chewing gum removal products.

Washing up liquid and salt is a popular method is useful if the gum has spread out on the material of a garment. Add a little detergent to the gum and then add salt. Rub the gum with another piece of material to remove it.

Gum Clear are specialists in cleaning gum from concrete, stone, paving and tarmac. Visit their site at http://www.gumclear.co.uk to find out more and to buy chewing gum removal equipment.