How to Remove Gum From a Sidewalk
- 1). Harden the gum if the spot is fresh and the gum is still soft. Rub an ice cube over the gum spot for a few minutes to chill it and make it brittle.
- 2). Scrape off as much of the hardened gum as possible using a putty knife or metal scraper. Get the corner of the scraper right under the gum to carefully pry it from the sidewalk.
- 3). Pour denatured alcohol onto any remaining gum left on the sidewalk. Make sure to thoroughly saturate the spot with the alcohol.
- 4). Scrape the gum spot again with the putty knife or scraper until all of the gum is gone. Use a wire brush to scrub away any residue left on the sidewalk.
- 5). Wash the affected area of the sidewalk with a scrub brush and hot, soapy water. Rinse with water from the garden hose.
