chewing gum problem?
The Problem:
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.
