Tackling the Great Outdoors : Get Gum out of Clothing

There is nothing worse than sitting down on a bench at the park and finding you've sat in someone's old gum. Not only have you sat on something that was in a strangers mouth, you've also ruined your pants.

You may not be able to save your pride, but you can save the pants with some cold tequila. Pour the alcohol over the affected area. Once it soaks in wipe it with a piece of paper towel until it's clean.

The temperature of the tequila will harden the gum making it easier to remove, but the secret is in the alcohol. The alcohol molecules have ends which attract gum and pull it from the fabrics surface.