Can BOILING WATER clean off loose change that has been sticky from gum?

Question

I have had gum sitting in a bag full of change and so they have become sticky over time with the heat and I have no idea how to clean them off now. I saw in a movie called 'Running With Scissors' the boy was doing it, but wanted to know if someone knew off hand before I tried it.

Answer 1

put it in the freezer then chip it off!

Answer 2

soak them in vinegar

Answer 3

Only way to take it all off is to freeze it. It will come off clean.

Answer 4

try using peanut butter or put the coins in ice cold water then peel the gum off.

Answer 5

I don't know if boiling water would work but I guess it would be worth a try.  If not, go to a craft store and try to find something that they use for correcting scrapbooking mistakes.  I think it is called undo'.

Answer 6

oddly- lighter fluid takes off gummy residue- we use to use it all the time to remove gummy residue from price stickers at work.

maybe freezing and it will crack off---boiling water might work- but seems like it would make it gooier.

Goo Gone...is another gum remover that works.

Answer 7

If no gum is stuck and just is from its oils them yes soap and hot water with take it off.

Do not use a nonstick pan.

heat the water  and shut of the heat. then place about 3 tablespoons of dawn soap in the pan and place the coins in. Let sit for 15 minutes and then wash them like you would a dish with a rag.

Answer 8

try hydrogen peroxide or toothpaste