What Has Finland Ever Done For Us?
Well, apart from the ubiquitous Nokia phones pinned to the ears of rude people on planes, trains and automobiles they may well have brought us chewing gum. A blob of some 5,000 year old gum, resplendent with tooth marks, was discovered in Finland, probably on a pavement or under a seat. It used to be made from completely natural elements – spruce, paraffin wax and chicle (hence the brand name of Chiclets) although it was a certain William Semple who applied for a patent for chewing gum as early as December 28th 1869. Most gums are now made out of synthetic rubber for cost and availability reasons.
A Modern Day Scourge
We have all stood or sat on a piece of discarded gum and given that huge sigh of frustration as the gooey mess stretches out from your shoe or the seat of your pants or dress. Indeed, chewing gum has been banned from such places as Disney worldwide, Universal Studios, Seaworld, Busch Gardens, Schiphol Airport and probably most famously of all the island of Singapore since 1992.
Our Solutions
Cleaning Supplies 4U offers you a number of solutions from our stable of quality Selden and Prochem products.
D-Bond is a quick, effective, woolsafe application for removing chewing gum from all types of carpet. Performance is best on dried gum however if the gum is still relatively fresh and soft you may obtain quicker results using SELFREEZ (See below). D-Bond is ideal for pubs, clubs and all carpeted public areas and comes as a 340ml trigger spray.
We strongly recommend that you test a small inconspicuous area of the carpet for colour fastness before commencing cleaning. Spray liberally over the chewing gum and immediate surrounding area. Wait for a few minutes for the chemical action to take place. Using a blunt edged scraper and / or cloth – gently peel the gum from the carpet, taking care not to damage delicate fabrics. After use rinse out with water or a suitable extraction shampoo using an extraction machine.
SELFREEZ is a chewing gum and sticky substance remover for easy removal from carpets and floors. SELFREEZ is also suitable for the removal of sticky deposits. It rapidly freezes chewing gum and sticky deposits so that they may be quickly and easily scraped from carpets and furnishings. Freezes down to a temperature of -80°C but it will not attack fabrics or plastics. Simply spray SELFREEZ onto the offending sticky substance and then scrape off with a knife when white frost hardens it. If the substance softens before removed completely, repeat the above directions. SELFREEZ comes as a 340ml aerosol spray.
Prochem Chewing Gum Remover is a freezer spray for the removal of chewing gum and sticky sweets from any surface. It is supplied with a discharge nozzle to apply freezer action direct to gum which can then be broken away from fibres with a blunt knife. It comes as a 150ml aerosol spray.
Prochem ‘PSK’ Professional Spotting Kit is a complete professional kit including a comprehensive range of Prochem chemical spotters and spotting accessories contained in a tough water resistant plastic case. Products may be replenished from the standard Prochem range and individual trigger sprayers may be filled and stored beneath the hinged lid. The following spots and stains can be treated with the ‘PSK’ kit: Most food and beverage, blood, oil, grease, cosmetics, adhesive, wine, rust, paint, chewing gum and many other common commercial and household spots and stains. Prochem’s ‘PSK’ is an essential item for every professional cleaner. Chemicals: Solvex, Neutral Pro-Spotter, Solvall Spotter, Rust Remover, Coffee Stain Remover with spray, Red Rx, Citrus Gel, Chewing Gum Remover, Stain Pro with spray, Urine Neutraliser with spray. Accessories: White Terry Towel, pH Test Paper Colour Coded Reel, Chewing Gum Perforator, Spotting Brush, Neoprene Gloves, Foil Furniture Pads (1000), Stain Removal Guide (Contents may vary with the introduction of new spotting agents).
Whatever the need, you can rely on Cleaning Supplies 4U to provide you with the best possible product at the best possible price.
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