How to Remove Gum From a Car's Interior

Let's face it, you're in a sticky situation. The solution, however, is easy: Play it cool.

1. Note that the following steps work for fabric or vinyl upholstery, not leather.

2. Place an ice cube in a plastic bag.

3. Apply the ice to the gum, allowing the gum to freeze until quite hard.

4. Gently scrape away the gum with a dull knife.

If this does not work try This:

Remove melted candy from car's interior

Use Murphy oil soap and warm water. About 3 tablespoons of soap to 1 quart water and a sponge removed a whole pound of melted gummy worms from my car's upholstery. So for big messes, try the Murphy oil soap. Test a spot first.

Thanks for these tips. It's a terrible shame when one of those hard-to-get-out stains or messes gets on the interior of a new vehicle, especially a Hummer.