Prochem Chewing Gum Perforator CA3401 – for Carpets
The Prochem Chewing Gum Perforator CA3401 is a specialist hand tool designed to break up and pierce chewing gum deposits on carpets. By perforating the hardened gum, it allows professional chewing gum removal products to penetrate deeply, speeding up removal and helping you achieve a cleaner, more professional finish.
What the Prochem Chewing Gum Perforator is for
This tool is intended for spot removal of individual chewing gum deposits on carpeted areas. It is ideal for use in homes, offices, schools, cinemas and other commercial environments where gum has been trodden into carpet fibres and hardened over time.
The perforator is not suitable for upholstery or hard floors. It is designed specifically for use on carpets only.
Use with professional chewing gum removal products
For best results, use the perforator as a pre-treatment step before applying a suitable chewing gum removal agent. Once the gum has been perforated, apply one of the following professional products:
Both products are excellent for loosening and dissolving chewing gum after perforation, making it easier to lift, scrape and rinse out during the cleaning process.
Use with professional hot water extraction equipment
After perforating and treating the gum with a suitable remover, the area can be rinsed and extracted using a professional hot water extraction carpet cleaning machine. This helps remove softened gum residues and chemical traces from the carpet fibres.
For large areas or multiple pieces of gum, you would normally move away from manual spot treatment and use a dedicated:
Chewing Gum Removal Carpet Cleaning Wand
This specialist wand is designed to remove multiple gum deposits quickly using a professional hot water extraction carpet cleaning machine fitted with a very high heat inline heater exchanger, such as our:
Ashbys V2 SteamMate inline heater range
When using the chewing gum removal wand with a high‑heat system, no additional chemicals or gum removers are normally required. The combination of high heat, pressure and extraction breaks down and removes the gum effectively without the need for pre‑treating or perforating.
Instructions for use (carpets only)
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Identify the gum deposit and ensure the carpet area is dry and accessible. Remove any loose debris from around the gum.
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Perforate the gum by pressing the Prochem Chewing Gum Perforator repeatedly into the deposit. Work from several angles to break the surface and create multiple small holes, allowing the remover to reach deep into the gum.
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Apply chewing gum remover (such as Prochem Citrus Gel or Bio Productions Chewing Gum Remover) directly onto the perforated gum, following the product label directions for quantity and dwell time.
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Allow dwell time so the remover can penetrate and soften the gum. Avoid over‑wetting the carpet.
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Agitate gently with a suitable spatula or blunt scraper to lift and break up the softened gum, taking care not to damage the carpet pile.
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Remove residue by blotting or scraping away loosened gum. Then rinse and extract the area using your professional carpet cleaning machine to remove remaining residues and cleaning product.
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Inspect and repeat if necessary for heavy, old or multiple deposits until the carpet is satisfactorily clean.
Key features and benefits
- Specialist tool for perforating chewing gum deposits on carpets
- Helps chewing gum removers penetrate hardened gum more effectively
- Ideal for spot treatment of individual gum deposits
- Perfect partner to Prochem Citrus Gel and Bio Productions Chewing Gum Remover
- Supports professional hot water extraction cleaning methods
- Suitable for carpets only – not for upholstery or hard floors
Used correctly, the Prochem Chewing Gum Perforator CA3401 significantly improves the performance of professional chewing gum removal products, helping you deliver faster, more effective gum removal on carpet cleaning jobs.
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