Keeping Our Streets
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- Jubilee Business Park, Snarestone Road, Appleby Magna, DE12 7AJ
- Mon-Fri: 6am - 6pm
- Saturday, Sunday: closed
Stop chewing gum from reducing the appeal of your property
Sadly, chewing gum is still a huge issue that isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. It is a habit that is all well and good whilst the gum is in the mouth. However, the negative side to this habit is that “chewers” have the sad urge to throw the gum or spit it out wherever they please.
This is often the case at the entrance to the venue as the “chewers” need to get rid before they enter or as the fresh air hits them… whoosh there it goes for everyone else to walk into the entrance mat, your car mat or even worse… stays stuck in the tread of your shoes forever!
Clean chewing gum from your property with our expert gum cleaning backpack, enjoy the look of a more immaculate property and no longer deal with stains and marks. Our chewing gum remover service is effective and perfect for cleaning up office buildings, shopping centres, pavements and more, allowing you to enjoy a cleaner looking property.
With decades of experience in the industry, our gum removal service provides skilled staff who use industry-rated equipment to ensure that every job is completed to a high standard.
Speak with the dedicated team at Exterius today; our chewing gum removal service covers the Coventry area, the Midlands, and the entire UK.
Grant Funding available from the Chewing Gum Task Force
Exterius provides specialist chewing gum removal and street cleaning services for councils and local authorities across the UK.
Grant funding has been made available through the Keep Britain Tidy Chewing Gum Task Force to help local authorities clean gum from streets and tackle gum litter in their local areas.
Applications are now closed, but if your council or local authority has been awarded funding, Exterius can provide a quotation for the cleaning services you require.
Working together to clean and prevent gum litter
The Task Force, established by Defra and administered by Keep Britain Tidy, is funded by major chewing gum producers (including Mars Wrigley and Perfetti Van Melle). These firms are investing up to £10 million over five years (2022 – 2026) to meet two key objectives:
- Cleaning up historic gum staining.
- Driving behaviour change to ensure more people bin their gum.
Have you been awarded grant funding?
If you are a council or local authority that has received funding through the Chewing Gum Task Force, please contact us for a quotation.
You can read more on our blog or visit the Keep Britain Tidy website for further information.
Our Chewing Gum Cleaning Machine
Exterius’s dedicated team is on hand to ensure that your property is restored to its original appearance with our gum removal service.
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More about our chewing gum removal service
No longer deal with chewing gum stains on your property grounds. Have a look at how effective it can be for you. At Exterius, we have two solutions to this issue; we can remove the gum via two methods that vary depending on the site environment.
- We can remove the gum using our van-mounted steam cleaning system; this is good for large open space areas where an initial “attack” on the gum is required before switching to a maintenance programme. This allows for a quick hit to bring the site to a high standard before an event and can be put in place; we operate this van-mounted option during day and night sessions.
- The 2nd option to remove the gum, which is particularly good for high footfall in busy areas, is our battery-powered backpack system. This uses a sugar-based chemical to assist with the breaking down of the gum, heated up to around 100°C with the assistance of the steel wire brush head – the gum simply disappears!
In many environments we work in, the programme involves an initial impact visit out of hours with the van mounted system to bring the gum levels down to zero, followed a month later by the first monthly maintenance visit by the backpack team during the day. This will ensure the gum is no longer a sticky subject on every property or FM’s to-do list; it is a planned preventive programme to put an end to this.
Why Choose Exterius Cleaners?
Outstanding Customer Service
Skilled Cleaners
The Highest of Standards
Professional Equipment
Health & Safety Conscious
Long-Term Client Relationships
Cost Effective Cleaning
Tailored, Bespoke Services
GUM REMOVAL FAQ’s
How do you remove chewing gum from pavement?
To remove chewing gum from pavement effectively, we use industry-grade equipment that lifts even stubborn, compacted gum. Our team deploys a specialised gum removal backpack, ideal for high-footfall areas, and a powerful steam cleaning system for larger open spaces. This approach restores pavements, forecourts, and entranceways, leaving them clean, safe, and free from unsightly gum build-up.
What methods do you use for chewing gum removal?
We offer two professional gum removal solutions, depending on your environment. For deep cleaning or event preparation, our van-mounted steam cleaning service provides a high-pressure, high-heat “blast” to remove large amounts of gum quickly. For ongoing maintenance or busy areas like shopping centres and schools, our battery-powered chewing gum cleaning machine (backpack) uses a sugar-based chemical and a heated brush head to dissolve gum on contact—perfect for daytime cleaning with minimal disruption.
Can you remove chewing gum from concrete and other surfaces?
Yes. Whether you need to remove chewing gum from concrete, tarmac, tiles, or stone, we tailor our approach to suit the surface and environment. Our chewing gum removal service is suitable for pavements, car parks, entrance mats, and pedestrian walkways. We also treat any leftover gum stains to restore the surface’s original look as closely as possible.
What is the best way to prevent chewing gum build-up long term?
Our recommended approach is a planned preventative maintenance programme. We typically begin with an intensive clean using the steam cleaning system, then follow up with regular visits from our backpack team. This ensures chewing gum doesn’t become an ongoing issue on your site. This strategy is especially effective for property managers, FM teams, and venues preparing for high footfall events.
Where do you offer your chewing gum removal services?
We provide chewing gum removal services in Coventry, the Midlands, and across the UK. Whether you’re responsible for an office building, retail park, school, or public venue, our experienced team can help you remove chewing gum from pavements and maintain a clean, professional environment. All services are delivered to the highest safety and environmental standards.
What makes Exterius different from other chewing gum removal providers?
We don’t just clean – we restore your surfaces. At Exterius, our chewing gum removal service uses specialist high-pressure steam equipment that lifts even the most stubborn gum without damaging your paving or flooring. Our team is fully trained in safe and eco-conscious methods that minimise disruption to your premises. Whether it’s a retail park, school, or public space, we work flexibly to suit your schedule and ensure your environment looks professional, hygienic, and gum-free. Our reliable team, proactive maintenance plans, and attention to detail make us the trusted choice for commercial spaces across the UK.
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