2torial #0884: Learn2 Blow a Gum Bubble (Continued) Cleanup (in case of explosions)   Chances are, you'll be so delighted with the bubble experience you'll want to blow the biggest bubbles you can. This can often be explosive and messy, with bits of gum stuck to all immediate surroundings. Gum that came from a bubble tends to be the worst to clean, because of its thin and extremely clingy nature. Gum in carpet: To attack the pieces that projected into the carpet, try hardening it with an ice cube and then scraping out the gum with a dull knife. After most of it's out, try a warm, wet sponge and a very small drop of dishwashing liquid to gently rub at it in a circular motion. Gum in hair: Particularly large bubbles may not only explode out, but up and sideways as well--right into your hair. Don't reach for those scissors! Work in a little peanut butter or cooking oil and comb it out with a fine-toothed comb. Wash and style as usual. Gum on furniture: Cooking oil also works for most hard surfaces, and is non-toxic. Rub that gum shrapnel until it's thinned down into substance any cleaning material can take care of. WD-40 also works, but causes horrible fumes and may be too harsh for your furniture. Also, using very sticky tape to pick up gum particles will work--particularly duct tape. Gum on walls: A sponge dipped in water and a little dishwashing liquid will take care of most debris splattered on walls. Don't rub too hard or the gum may get ground in. PLEASE dispose of your used gum properly! If you're old enough to read this, you're too old to think you can get away with jamming it under a chair or table somewhere. Is it so hard to return it to its wrapper and throw it away? -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)