Chewing gum is everywhere! Look at the sidewalks, those black spots are chewing gum. Have you ever tried to remove them? Traditional methods are not effective. High pressure (power washing) is the more common method used in attempting to remove gum. There are inherent problems with this method. Due to the nature of the process, it is loud, uses up to 8,000 gallons of water a day, erodes the surface of the sidewalk or other surfaces due to the high pressure and is typically used in the evening hours when customers or pedestrians are gone. This is typical because of the noise and large amounts of water used. In most cases, it does not remove the gum! Other typical methods include scraping, use of harsh chemicals and freezing/scraping. These also have little success. These methods may be used outside, but what about inside? Many businesses have gum on carpets, furniture and walls.

The processes mentioned above do not lend themselves to be used indoors. More challenges for business owners, cleaning companies and building owners alike.