"For sticky candy like lollipops, taffy, or Jolly Ranchers, freezing is surprisingly effective. If you have the freezer space, stash the candy-covered item in there for a few hours. Once frozen, the candy becomes brittle and easier to break off. If you don't have room for a full garment, Clorox suggests rubbing an ice cube directly on the sticky area. It may make the fabric damp."
"This trick came to me after trying (and failing) the ice cube method to remove gum from my kid's hair - but on clothes, it works! Just keep in mind that you might still need to treat the stain afterward. Don't let the fabric sit too long in the freezer, though, or the stain could set further."
"Because sugar is water soluble, soaking helps loosen the candy so it can dissolve. Start with cold water to avoid spreading dye, then move to warm water to help break down the sugar. Do this step by hand to keep the fabric from agitating too much in the washer, which can make the mess worse. Add just enough gentle laundry detergent to cover the sticky spot and help lift the residue before you move on to stain treating."
Freezing makes sticky candy brittle and easier to remove; an ice cube can be used on a spot when freezer space is limited. Soaking dissolves sugar because sugar is water soluble; begin with cold water to prevent dye transfer then switch to warm water to break down sugar. Hand-soak to avoid washer agitation that can spread residue. Apply a small amount of gentle laundry detergent to the sticky area before treating the stain. Dish soap can help lift residue. Avoid applying heat or drying until the sticky residue is fully removed, and avoid prolonged freezing that may set stains.
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