Chewing gum removal

Will the ferrule come off easily? If so put it in the freezer & then the chewing gum should easily peel off.

Time to replace it?

www.rubberferrules.co.uk

WD40 gets it off mats but might work for you

Rub it with an ice cube until frozen, then pick off.

Time the government banned this horrible stuff. Or gave out hefty fines to people who choose to spit it out.
Our towns new pavements are covered with it.

Follow Singapore law!

Yes, freezing will remove it.

It's bad outside hospitals, where there used to be heaps of cigarette ends, pavements are now covered in gum.

@Allira
It is no longer banned in Singapore and hasn’t been for many years.

Oh, I didn't know, Iamaz

Not that I like chewing gum, so if we do go there I shan't be taking any with me 😀

Thanks everyone. The ferrule is on so tightly so I can't get it off. But Ashcombe I think that you are right. Time to replace it. They may be able to do it at Timpson's for me.

Hi everyone, peanut butter rubbed in to chewing gum will dissolve it. Then it can be washed away. This works with chewing gum stuck in hair too

I've always found Timpsons staff to be helpful and they do sell ferrules so I'm sure they'd happily replace yours.

www.timpson.co.uk/folding-walking-stick-ferrule

silicone spray

Walking sticks are not expensive.

Gogo84

Thanks everyone. The ferrule is on so tightly so I can't get it off. But Ashcombe I think that you are right. Time to replace it. They may be able to do it at Timpson's for me.

Ask at your local library. Some areas have people who come and replace them e.g. www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-culture/libraries/advice-and-support/libraries-and-wellbeing/free-walking-aid-rubber-stoppers