While it might seem tempting to pull the gum out by hand, doing so can damage your carpet fibers. Fortunately, we know a handful of effective ways to remove gum without causing harm to your carpet.

Place a handful of ice cubes in a Ziploc bag and press the ice onto the gum wad. Leave for at least 1 minute to freeze and harden the gum. Gently pick at and pull the frozen gum f ...