“Freezing gum with ice cubes, whether the gum is fresh or it has had a chance to harden, is extremely effective for removing gum from most knit and woven, machine-washable fabrics,” says Gagliardi.

Maybe it happened at the park, during a commute, or thanks to a fidgety child. However it may have gotten there, a wad of gum stuck on your clothes can be a sticky situation indeed. Fortunately, yon’t ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gum on clothing is annoying, but with simple tricks, it's no cause for concern. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto Once gum lands on ...