From Mark Lakata Sent Thu, Nov 6th 1997, 05:09
Peanut Butter makes a good solvent/abrasive that both dissolves the adhesive (its the oil) and also rolls up the gunk into little balls. After the gum comes off, you can then clean it with soap. In a pinch, nose grease works well too. Soap will not dissolve the gum in the first place, as you've probably discovered.