So the news states that the “dogs are coming out”. The weather is picking up and we are expecting some hot spells!! From low 70’s to each day warming up and getting into the 80’s by the end of next week… Wahoo bring on the heat, baby! Only problem is I have to bring on the towels too since our gym doesn’t have AC! YES, no AC, totally old fashion with the big ol fans and open doors! Oh well, nothing like getting in a good sweat with your workouts! 😉 Off to the gym now and ready to take on another day! It is friday, a quick week it was, with our long holiday weekend! Hope everyone had a successful week!
Headed out the door, to the gym I go and then off to Home Depot to pick out that perfect color of Yellow… Going to get this painting party started this weekend!
until later with updates.. Happy Friday!! xo
A little Housekeeping Tip of the day… I sat in gum yesterday, yes, was walking around with it totally white and obvious to the naked eye… Did you know how to get gum out of your clothes?? First tried GuGone, not so Gone… Then brought out the old wise take of ICE. Sure enough, ice did the trick! If you ever sit in gum or happen to get gum on your clothing, You know it will happen at some point, simply use ICE. Did the trick for me and can do the trick for you!
I didn’t realized there were so many other methods of removing gum from your garments…. Here are a few Other methods: –something you always wanted to know.. 😉
Boiling method
1. Cover the area in boiling water.
2. Let the garment soak in water.
3. While under hot water scrape off the gum with a knife or something sharp.
4. Scrub the fabric while still immersed in boiling water.
5. Let the garment dry and repeat as necessary.
Freezing Method
1. Fold the clothing so that the gum faces outwards.
2. Place this into a plastic bag, making sure the gum does not stick to the bag. If you can’t figure out a way to keep the gum from sticking to the bag, place the article of clothing on top of the bag.
3. Seal the bag and place into the freezer for several hours (depending on the size of the gum and the garment) until it feels frozen. If you put the fabric on top of the bag rather than in it, make sure there’s enough room in the freezer so that the clothing isn’t touching anything in there except the plastic bag it’s sitting on.
4. Remove from the freezer, open the bag and take out the contents. Peel the gum off the clothing as quickly as possible with an old, dull knife or a butter knife (to avoid cutting the fabric). Do not allow the gum to thaw out, as the freezing solidifies it and makes it easier to scrape off. If the gum does thaw out before you get it all off, freeze the garment again or use an ice cube…
Ironing Method
1. Place the article with the gum facing downwards onto a piece of cardboard.
2. Set an iron to medium heat.
3. Iron the clothing until the gum is no longer on the article, but has been transferred to the cardboard.
or you can try simply ironing the affected areas the gum will slowly disintegrate to the point were it is no longer visible. After washing the material the gum is all the way removed.
Peanut Butter Method (gotta love this one!!!!)
1. Spread peanut butter all over the gum itself. Keep in mind that the peanut butter is likely to get on the fabric and may stain it because it’s a very oily substance. In case the peanut butter does leave a stain, use a liquid stain remover to remove the oils left by the peanut butter prior to washing. Alternatively, WD-40 works amazingly well.
2. Scrape gently with a blunt knife, exposing as much of the gum as possible to the peanut butter, which adheres to the gum so that the gum no longer adheres to the fabric.
3. Wait until the gum gets softer and loses its sticking ability.
4. Scrape the gum off the clothing.
— WARNING— STAY AWAY FROM LICKING EXCESS PEANUT BUTTER FROM CLOTHING! 😉
Vinegar Method
1. Heat a cup of vinegar.
2. Dip a toothbrush in the hot vinegar and then rub the gum with it. Do it quickly, since the vinegar works best when it’s hot.
3. Continue dipping and rubbing until the gum is gone. Reheat the vinegar as needed.
4. Wash the garment to remove the vinegar smell.
Liquid Laundry Soap Method
1. Cover the gummy area in liquid laundry soap.
2. Use a toothbrush to rub the laundry soap into the gum, breaking it up.
3. Use a blunt knife and gently scrape at the gum.
4. Lastly, use your fingernail to scrape the remaining gum off the fabric.
5. Throw it in the washing machine.
Goof Off Method (didn’t work so well for me! )
1. This product is available at hardware stores.
2. First squirt a little Goof Off on a hidden area to make sure it won’t remove color.
3. Now squirt some on the gum. Immediately scrape with a butter knife.
4. Rub remaining gum with paper towel to remove residue.
5. May have to squirt a little more Goof Off onto residue and wipe some more with paper towel.
6. Leave garment outside until Goof Off completely evaporates.
7. There is a product called Goo Gone that also works very well and washes easily out of clothing. You can get it at most grocery, drug, or department stores, or online.
Hair Spray Method
1. Squirt a tiny amount of hair spray directly on to the gum and immediately scrape or pick it off. It should harden and break off fairly easily.
2. Continue until all gum is removed and wash as normal.
Oil and Boiling Water Method
1. Boil water and soak it.
2. Lay the clothes down.
3. Place oil over it and scrape with butter knife outwards and get the oil off
4. Put back into boiled water and redo the steps until it’s completely off.
Rubbing Alcohol Method
1. Take a rag and pour only a little rubbing alcohol.
2. Rub it on the gum.
Ice Method
1. Try rubbing an ice cube on the gum to freeze it if there is only a very small piece of gum on the clothing. To avoid the fabric getting wet as the ice melts, place a plastic barrier (such as plastic wrap) between the ice and the fabric.
2. Once the gum is completely frozen, scrape it off with a butter knife quickly as described above.
*** If all else fails, or if you don’t want to risk damaging a delicate or expensive piece of clothing, take it to a reputable cleaner who can apply special solvents that will not stain or damage the fabric. It will cost you, but it’s your best chance at saving a valued garment.
