Removing the old carpet carefully insert a flat pry bar under the carpet in a corner of the room.
Remove filth from carpet.
This needs to be removed.
Carpet can stain and wear out over time so plan to replace it every five to ten years especially if it is installed in high traffic areas like living rooms.
Use pliers to pull padding staples when removing carpet from stairs.
Tough spots might require a power oscillating tool.
Then blot the stain with warm soapy water using a sponge to blot the stain.
The procedure for removal of both these adhesives is the same but the products used are not.
On a concrete floor the carpet pad is often glued into place.
In order to have that beautiful hardwood floor you need to keep in mind that there are two types of glues that are used when putting down a carpet general carpet adhesive and tar based glue.
In this case use a floor scraper to remove the pieces of padding that remain stuck to the floor.
Vinegar works as a light disinfectant and also neutralizes odors.
How to remove old carpeting.
First scrape up as much of the rust as you can using a butter knife and vacuum up the flakes.
Upon spotting feces on the carpet it is important to quickly remove the feces and clean the stain before it sets into the carpet.
Removing carpet and laying the laminate can be labor and time intensive so set aside plenty of time to complete this project if you plan to do it yourself.
To remove rust stains from your carpet try using warm soapy water.
Commercial carpet cleaning products such as resolve and woolite can often prove very effective at removing dirt from carpet to utilize these products for carpet cleaning purposes simply spray them onto the carpeted area you wish to clean paying special attention to the dirtiest spots then allow them to set in for the amount of time specified on the packaging so that they can penetrate and.
Most professionals will charge you by the square foot to remove carpet which can cost several hundred dollars depending on the size of the room.
The dry cleaning method.
Take advantage of my 17 years of experience i ll teach you how to remove spots from your carpet with stuff you already have around the house.
This method is fast and easy and since no water is used for this method it does not have the risk of damaging the carpet like a wet method would however it is likely that some of the powder will remain in the carpet even after thoroughly attempting to remove it so it is important to read the label of your selected product to ensure that it is safe for children.
Once you have a grip on the carpet start to peel it back.