Tip: Remove gum from your fabrics

Chewing gum is one of those things I'd kind of like to ban from my home. Mashed into a sofa cushion or smushed into the carpet, it looks disgusting and is a real pain to remove.

But, of course, I wouldn't be a very good hostess if I asked guests to ditch their gum at the door, so I rely on this tip from Molly Maid to combat any messes.

Using a piece of ice, freeze the chewing gum. When it's nice and frozen, shatter it, then vacuum up the broken pieces. 

Read more tips from "Make life easier" March (and please share your own tips in the comments, too!)

- Speed wallpaper removal

- Remove stickers and price tags

- Keep your bathroom mirror from fogging up

- Cut down on painting cleanup

- Banish tea (or coffee) stained mugs

- Quiet that dripping faucet

- Make sure your furniture fits before you buy

- Don't let your paint can drip on the floor

- Why every tool box should include nail polish

- Check those smoke alarms

- Whip that closet into shape

- Remove red wine stains

- Silence squeaks

- Bust clutter