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Last updated: 31 March 2022
Chewing gum removal cost guide
Whether you love chewing gum or you hate it, one thing’s sure. It’s a nightmare to remove! That’s especially frustrating given that 80-90% of chewing gum isn’t disposed of in a bin. Plus, it takes up to five years to biodegrade. So, chewing gum removal can be a constant battle. With that in mind, we’ve laid out the typical chewing gum removal cost.
Whether you love chewing gum or you hate it, one thing’s sure; it’s a nightmare to remove! It's especially frustrating given that 80-90% of chewing gum isn’t disposed of in a bin. Plus, it takes up to five years to biodegrade. So, chewing gum removal can be a constant battle. With that in mind, we’ve laid out the typical chewing gum removal cost.
Cost of removing chewing gum
| Item | Unit | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chewing gum removal | Per m2 | £1.50 |
| Chewing gum removal service | Per hour | £25-£40 |
| Last updated: May 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | ||
Chewing gum removal isn’t easy. If you’re looking to get chewing gum removed from a hard surface outdoors, such as a terrace or patio, normal cleaning methods like sweeping and litter picking just won’t work. Instead, you’ll need to fork out on more extreme methods like jet washing.
Similarly, if you need to get chewing gum removed from a soft surface, such as a carpeted floor, you won’t be able to rely on your standard cleaning methods. Instead, the job will require spot application treatment using products such as a lacquer thinner or dry-cleaning solvent (as long as your carpet is solvent resistant, of course).
Average chewing gum removal price
The average chewing gum removal price is £1.50 per m2. However, the exact cost will depend on factors such as:
The quantity of chewing gum.
The surface (eg. whether it’s a hard surface or a carpet).
Whether it’s indoors or outdoors.
The method used.
If the chewing gum is on a carpeted floor, like a nightclub, you can often find cleaners who offer a chewing gum removal service for between £25 and £40 per hour.
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Chewing gum removal cost summary
Chewing gum requires extreme removal methods.
The cost per m2 will depend on how much chewing gum there is.
Costs and removal methods will vary depending on whether the floor is indoors or outdoors, and whether it’s hard or carpeted.
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