How do you remove old wallpaper from the 70's?

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What is the quickest or easiest way to remove old wallpaper?

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Louise Scherck on Nov 23, 2018

A stand up clothes dryer works well as does a hair dryer. Be prepared to use a lot of elbow grease. Time and effort are the key.

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- William on Nov 23, 2018
  
  Sorry, clothes dryer and hair dryer??? Not sure how that works taking off wall paper? Can u explain?
  
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- Louise Scherck on Nov 24, 2018
  
  I'm talking about the stand up steam iron and even a hot hair dryer for small left over areas. Wall paper doesn't always come off easily or in big pieces.
  
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- Louise Scherck on Nov 24, 2018
  
  Also needed is a scrapper and a tool that makes holes to allow the heat and solution to penetrate.
  
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Sheila on Nov 23, 2018

Sorry, clothes dryer and hair dryer??? Not sure how that works taking off wall paper? Can u explain?

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Nov 23, 2018

Quick and easy it is not. Messy too. Score and steam is what I have always had the best results. The more you score, the more steam gets in, the easier to remove. Don't kid yourself, it is a project, but by doing it yourself, it saves a ton of money.

https://www.lowes.com/projects/paint-stain-and-wallpaper/remove-old-wallpaper/project

Ant tool rental will have what you need.

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- Sheila on Nov 24, 2018
  
  Thx much
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Nov 24, 2018
  
  So welcome Sheila! Good luck. 🛠
  
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William on Nov 23, 2018

I use a 50/50 mix of vinegar and hot eater in a sprayer. Spray the wallpaper, let it sit to saturate. Scrape off with a putty knife. The paper backing may remain do the same. Wash the adhesive residue with the same mixture and a sponge.

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