How to Remove Gum from Clothes: Easy, Tried-and-True Methods That Actually Work

So there I am this morning, folding laundry, and then I spot it: a flattened, sticky wad of gum stuck to my shirt. Fantastic.

I’m guessing one of my darling children thought their pants were a great place to stash their chewed gum.  After a moment of seriously, why is this my life?, I rolled up my sleeves, did a little digging, and figured out how to deal with it without ruining my shirt.

So if you ever find yourself in a similar situation (you will at some point), here are a few tried-and-true ways to get gum out of clothes: