“Freezing gum with ice cubes, whether the gum is fresh or it has had a chance to harden, is extremely effective for removing gum from most knit and woven, machine-washable fabrics,” says Gagliardi.

Advice, like stained clothing, is a fact of life. The minute you wipe off your oil dipstick with your shirt sleeve or stick an onion ring in your pocket for later, three friends will emerge and tell ...