Asked on Dec 17, 2015
Rubber backing from the bathroom rug stuck to floor
by Lou
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I bought a bathroom set at WalMart, shower curtain and matching rugs. One is rectangle and one is contoured. The rectangle one that I set in front of the tub has stuck to the linoleum floor. Most of the backing is glued to the floor. I have tried to scrape it off with a putty knife, but I'm afraid to gouge the floor.
Any ideas on how to remove it?
Any ideas on how to remove it?
6 answers
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Try using an oil based product such as WD40 soaking the area. Leave on for awhile until you see the rubber rising.Then use a green scrubber not the wire one .This should help in aiding the removal Then follow up with a regular cleaning.
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 17, 2015
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I'm wondering if Goo Gone would work in this instance. I think it is also petroleum based.
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Jalolo
on Dec 17, 2015
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I have been told by friends that Krud Kutter will get it off. The stuff is awesome!
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Barbara Hixson Bloomfield
on Dec 18, 2015
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If the Goo Gone doesn't work, try heating up an area with your blow dryer, and then using a hard plastic spatula. This same thing happened in my Mama's kitchen. The heat spatula combo worked great. Any remaining residue I was able to remove with a dab of Goo Gone on a soft cloth. Good luck!
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Roberta Stewart-Fite
on Dec 18, 2015
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Goo Gone worked!
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Lou
on Dec 18, 2015
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Hi Lou, i had exactly the same problem. I scrubbed n pried the carpet backing for two days. I finally thought about goo be gone. I saturated the area with the stuff. After an hour ot so it came off very easily. Good luck!
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Shi2449252
on Dec 19, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 17, 2015
Jalolo
on Dec 17, 2015
Barbara Hixson Bloomfield
on Dec 18, 2015
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