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removing old carpet padding stuck on wood floor
Hi
My home was built in th 1920's with original hardwood floors thruout. But was completely carpeted when I moved in. As I had started to remove some carpet sections in dining room and living room, I found the old padding has hardened to the wood floor. I tried scraping with putty knife, and soapy water, which only helps a little. THis padding is REALLY crystalized to the floor, and scraping takes ALOT of elbow grease and time. It took 2 of us 3 full days to finish the small hallway section. I was told an enzyme cleaner will help, and I tried that with the hallway, but again, that is only a small help. We still have the rest of the 2 rooms to go! It seems the high traffic areas have the worst hardened padding. Does anyone know of any type of product I can get to make this job easier?? or any other way??? Or would be really expensive to get a professional to do the job?? PLEASE HELP!!!! thank you, Pat |
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