Solve this sticky situation with ease. 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 ...

“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.

After a few laundry disasters, I tested different methods for getting melted candy out of clothes after you’ve already washed and dried your clothing. Here are the three tricks that actually worked.