Although it is advocated that everyone should be civilized and not spit or litter gum everywhere, there are still many people who do so. While it may be satisfying for those who spit gum, it is unpleasant for those who step on it because it can be difficult to remove. In the following, I will tell you how to remove gum from shoes.
Method 1: Freezer Method
You can wrap the shoes in plastic bags and put them in the freezer for half a day. After the gum on the sole has hardened, take them out and gently rub them. The gum will quickly come off without leaving any traces.
Method 2: Vinegar and Cotton Method
If gum sticks to your shoes, you can dip a cotton ball in vinegar and gently wipe the gum on the sole. After wiping for a while, the gum will come off.
Method 3: Egg White Method
To remove the gum stuck to the sole, scrape off as much as possible with a small object. Then apply egg white to the remaining adhesive, making it loose. Wipe off the adhesive one by one, and finally wash it in soapy water and rinse with clean water.
Method 4: Use Tissue Paper
When we find that we have stepped on gum while walking, immediately take a piece of tissue paper and press it onto the gum. The tissue paper should be larger than the gum. Walk on the road and step on it several times. The gum will stick to the tissue paper. Then tear off the tissue paper.
Method 5: Spray Method
Prepare a bottle of rust-proof lubricant and spray it on the gum on the shoe sole. Wait for a few minutes, then use a tissue or cloth to wipe off the gum and spray. Use another piece of paper to wipe the shoe again and clean up any remaining spray liquid.
Tips
Do not spit gum randomly. It should be wrapped in paper before throwing it into the trash. If gum gets stuck on the shoe sole, it can be removed using these clever methods. However, cleaning gum residue from the streets is often time-consuming and laborious for janitors. It is everyone's responsibility to protect the environment.
