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After the following experience, I vow to never toss out my gum on the floor again. I was ordering a drink at a nice bar recently when I felt my shoe sticking to the ground. Shoot, I stepped on gum. How did that happen? No time to dwell, I had to get the gum off, pronto. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, I wasn't wearing this swoon-worthy Proenza Schouler Elastic Wrap Sandal ($595), but I was wearing a newly purchased shoe I love.
To see how I took care of the situation, read more.
- First I grabbed a napkin from the bar and used it to remove as much of the gum as possible. I didn't throw out the napkin just yet.
- I then asked the bartender for an ice cube and used it to rub the surface of the remaining gum until it was fully wet.
- Finally, I used the gum from inside the napkin to blot the stuck gum with it. Voila.
If you happen to have a jar of peanut butter on hand, you can also use this technique:
- Grab a butter knife and a jar of peanut butter, preferably without nuts.
- Spread a thick coat of peanut butter all over the area with gum. Allow it to sit for five minutes.
- Take a scrub brush and scrub the peanut butter/gum until it's almost gone.
- Wash what is left on your shoe in the sink.
Stuart Weitzman
Petite Fleur
Lipsy
I like cone heels and wide straps. I must find a pair that I can actually wear!
1wow i do love those proenza shoes... talk about making a statement.
2I really do not like the featured sandal - in fact, I think it is downright ugly! Sorry, but I do...but thanks for the gum removal tips!
3That's f*cking gross. Who throws gum on the ground at a bar? Those shoes are heaven and that's true.
4i don't like the wide strap, it does nothing for the shoe
5Some people, bars or anywhere, are just downright obnoxious. I'll admit to sneezing my gum out once, completely accidentally, at a bar, but I went to the bartender immediately for a tissue to pick it up. One girl (erm, hel-lo) accused me of trying to look up her skirt, but I stand by my choice of cleaning up after myself.
6I hate the wide strap too, Le_silla.
7such a smart trick! i hate going into bars and getting gum on my shoes, or having my feet stick to the floor - that's just too gross for words! i've never thought to use the gum to blot the remaining gum but that's a good idea. i've done the ice cube thing before though.
8I'm not a fan of that shoe - my ankles would be too thick to look good in a shoe like that - but that is a very quick thinking moment on your part fabsugar! glad to hear there was no lasting damage. Shoes deserve love and respsect!
9Yeah, I'm not that into the featured shoe either. But thanks for the gum tips even though I hope I will not have to use them.
10the ice cube trick works on clothes too. i used it when a friend sat in gum during her bachelorette party. she was wearing silk too!
11that shoe is ugly...
12Ohhh! I could have saved two pairs of shoes had I know about these tricks earlier! Thanks!
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