There's a problem here at the castle hopefully someone might have a
solution for.
I have a 3x5 foot indoor-outdoor rug that I've had for several years,
it adhered to the floor, in my laundry room and I did manage to get
it up. But now the backing is 85% stuck to the vinyl floor.
I've tried saturating it with Goo-Gone Professional Strength with no
results. Lacquer thinner with minimal results; mineral spirits with
no results, and finally a drizzle of liquid Tide detergent. The Tide
was tried as someone had posted a short video of using some sort of
heavy duty hand cleaner for the same problem. All these saturations
have been on the floor long periods of time to give them a chance to
work some magic all to no avail. I've also tried using a handheld
steamer, not a clothes steamer, and it produced minimal results while
using a plastic putty scraper.
A trip back to Home Depot seems to be in my future for perhaps some
adhesive remover even though it's not really an adhesive stuck to the
floor. Perhaps they can suggest something unless y'all have some
tips.
Help!
~
On Thu, 14 May 2026 21:18:39 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
There's a problem here at the castle hopefully someone might have a
solution for.
I have a 3x5 foot indoor-outdoor rug that I've had for several years,
it adhered to the floor, in my laundry room and I did manage to get
it up. But now the backing is 85% stuck to the vinyl floor.
I've tried saturating it with Goo-Gone Professional Strength with no
results. Lacquer thinner with minimal results; mineral spirits with
no results, and finally a drizzle of liquid Tide detergent. The Tide
was tried as someone had posted a short video of using some sort of
heavy duty hand cleaner for the same problem. All these saturations
have been on the floor long periods of time to give them a chance to
work some magic all to no avail. I've also tried using a handheld
steamer, not a clothes steamer, and it produced minimal results while
using a plastic putty scraper.
A trip back to Home Depot seems to be in my future for perhaps some
adhesive remover even though it's not really an adhesive stuck to the
floor. Perhaps they can suggest something unless y'all have some
tips.
Help!
~
Two ideas...
1. Simple Green Pro cleaner full strength, let soak in then scrape with
a broad razor pint scraper.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simple-Green-Pro-HD-Heavy-Duty-Cleaner-1-Gallon-2110000413421/100550784
https://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-4-in-Wide-Razor-Scraper-and-Stripper-62900Q/100194275
2. Spray citrus grille degreaser, same process.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ZEP-24-oz-Heavy-Duty-Citrus-Degreaser-ZUCIT24/203249483
I've got some other ideas but they involve gasoline and kerosene...
:-)
On Thu, 14 May 2026 21:18:39 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
There's a problem here at the castle hopefully someone might have a
solution for.
I have a 3x5 foot indoor-outdoor rug that I've had for several years,
it adhered to the floor, in my laundry room and I did manage to get
it up. But now the backing is 85% stuck to the vinyl floor.
I've tried saturating it with Goo-Gone Professional Strength with no
results. Lacquer thinner with minimal results; mineral spirits with
no results, and finally a drizzle of liquid Tide detergent. The Tide
was tried as someone had posted a short video of using some sort of
heavy duty hand cleaner for the same problem. All these saturations
have been on the floor long periods of time to give them a chance to
work some magic all to no avail. I've also tried using a handheld
steamer, not a clothes steamer, and it produced minimal results while
using a plastic putty scraper.
A trip back to Home Depot seems to be in my future for perhaps some
adhesive remover even though it's not really an adhesive stuck to the
floor. Perhaps they can suggest something unless y'all have some
tips.
Help!
~
Two ideas...Gallon-2110000413421/100550784
1. Simple Green Pro cleaner full strength, let soak in then scrape with
a broad razor pint scraper.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simple-Green-Pro-HD-Heavy-Duty-Cleaner-1-
https://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-4-in-Wide-Razor-Scraper-and-Stripper-62900Q/100194275
2. Spray citrus grille degreaser, same process.ZUCIT24/203249483
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ZEP-24-oz-Heavy-Duty-Citrus-Degreaser-
I've got some other ideas but they involve gasoline and kerosene...
:-)
On 5/14/2026 6:05 PM, Hound Adams wrote:
On Thu, 14 May 2026 21:18:39 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
There's a problem here at the castle hopefully someone might have a
solution for.
I have a 3x5 foot indoor-outdoor rug that I've had for several
years, it adhered to the floor, in my laundry room and I did
manage to get it up. But now the backing is 85% stuck to the
vinyl floor.
I've tried saturating it with Goo-Gone Professional Strength with
no results. Lacquer thinner with minimal results; mineral spirits
with no results, and finally a drizzle of liquid Tide detergent.
The Tide was tried as someone had posted a short video of using
some sort of heavy duty hand cleaner for the same problem. All
these saturations have been on the floor long periods of time to
give them a chance to work some magic all to no avail. I've also
tried using a handheld steamer, not a clothes steamer, and it
produced minimal results while using a plastic putty scraper.
A trip back to Home Depot seems to be in my future for perhaps some
adhesive remover even though it's not really an adhesive stuck to
the floor. Perhaps they can suggest something unless y'all have
some tips.
Help!
~
Two ideas...
1. Simple Green Pro cleaner full strength, let soak in then scrape
with a broad razor pint scraper.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simple-Green-Pro-HD-Heavy-Duty-Cleaner-1-Gallon-2110000413421/100550784
https://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-4-in-Wide-Razor-Scraper-and-Stripper-62900Q/100194275
2. Spray citrus grille degreaser, same process.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ZEP-24-oz-Heavy-Duty-Citrus-Degreaser-ZUCIT24/203249483
I've got some other ideas but they involve gasoline and kerosene...
:-)I read you must dilute the Simple Green clearer appropriately for use
on vinyl. A lot of common solvents attack/dissolve vinyl.
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote in news:1778793519-4742@newsgrouper.org:
There's a problem here at the castle hopefully someone might have a solution for.
I have a 3x5 foot indoor-outdoor rug that I've had for several
years, it adhered to the floor, in my laundry room and I did manage
to get it up. But now the backing is 85% stuck to the vinyl floor.
I've tried saturating it with Goo-Gone Professional Strength with no results. Lacquer thinner with minimal results; mineral spirits with
no results, and finally a drizzle of liquid Tide detergent. The
Tide was tried as someone had posted a short video of using some
sort of heavy duty hand cleaner for the same problem. All these saturations have been on the floor long periods of time to give
them a chance to work some magic all to no avail. I've also tried
using a handheld steamer, not a clothes steamer, and it produced
minimal results while using a plastic putty scraper.
A trip back to Home Depot seems to be in my future for perhaps some adhesive remover even though it's not really an adhesive stuck to
the floor. Perhaps they can suggest something unless y'all have
some tips.
Help!
~
Acetone? I've used it on vinyl successfully.
On Thu, 14 May 2026 21:18:39 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
There's a problem here at the castle hopefully someone might have a solution for.
I have a 3x5 foot indoor-outdoor rug that I've had for several years,
it adhered to the floor, in my laundry room and I did manage to get
it up. But now the backing is 85% stuck to the vinyl floor.
I've tried saturating it with Goo-Gone Professional Strength with no results. Lacquer thinner with minimal results; mineral spirits with
no results, and finally a drizzle of liquid Tide detergent. The Tide
was tried as someone had posted a short video of using some sort of
heavy duty hand cleaner for the same problem. All these saturations
have been on the floor long periods of time to give them a chance to
work some magic all to no avail. I've also tried using a handheld
steamer, not a clothes steamer, and it produced minimal results while
using a plastic putty scraper.
A trip back to Home Depot seems to be in my future for perhaps some adhesive remover even though it's not really an adhesive stuck to the floor. Perhaps they can suggest something unless y'all have some
tips.
Help!
~
Two ideas...
1. Simple Green Pro cleaner full strength, let soak in then scrape with
a broad razor pint scraper.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simple-Green-Pro-HD-Heavy-Duty-Cleaner-1-Gallon-2110000413421/100550784
https://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-4-in-Wide-Razor-Scraper-and-Stripper-62900Q/100194275
2. Spray citrus grille degreaser, same process.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ZEP-24-oz-Heavy-Duty-Citrus-Degreaser-ZUCIT24/203249483
I've got some other ideas but they involve gasoline and kerosene...
:-)
On Thu, 14 May 2026 21:18:39 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
There's a problem here at the castle hopefully someone might have a
solution for.
I have a 3x5 foot indoor-outdoor rug that I've had for several years,
it adhered to the floor, in my laundry room and I did manage to get
it up. But now the backing is 85% stuck to the vinyl floor.
Hound Adams <ha@inv.alid> wrote:
On Thu, 14 May 2026 21:18:39 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
There's a problem here at the castle hopefully someone might have a
solution for.
I have a 3x5 foot indoor-outdoor rug that I've had for several years,
it adhered to the floor, in my laundry room and I did manage to get
it up. But now the backing is 85% stuck to the vinyl floor.
I've tried saturating it with Goo-Gone Professional Strength with no
results. Lacquer thinner with minimal results; mineral spirits with
no results, and finally a drizzle of liquid Tide detergent. The Tide
was tried as someone had posted a short video of using some sort of
heavy duty hand cleaner for the same problem. All these saturations
have been on the floor long periods of time to give them a chance to
work some magic all to no avail. I've also tried using a handheld
steamer, not a clothes steamer, and it produced minimal results while
using a plastic putty scraper.
A trip back to Home Depot seems to be in my future for perhaps some
adhesive remover even though it's not really an adhesive stuck to the
floor. Perhaps they can suggest something unless y'all have some
tips.
Help!
~
Two ideas...
1. Simple Green Pro cleaner full strength, let soak in then scrape with
a broad razor pint scraper.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simple-Green-Pro-HD-Heavy-Duty-Cleaner-1-Gallon-2110000413421/100550784
https://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-4-in-Wide-Razor-Scraper-and-Stripper-62900Q/100194275
2. Spray citrus grille degreaser, same process.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ZEP-24-oz-Heavy-Duty-Citrus-Degreaser-ZUCIT24/203249483
I've got some other ideas but they involve gasoline and kerosene...
:-)
Suggestion: try WD-40. It works for everything else, it's
worth a try.
It also removes soap scum from tubs with minimal scrubbing.
Hound Adams <ha@inv.alid> wrote:
On Thu, 14 May 2026 21:18:39 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
There's a problem here at the castle hopefully someone might have
a solution for.
I have a 3x5 foot indoor-outdoor rug that I've had for several
years, it adhered to the floor, in my laundry room and I did
manage to get it up. But now the backing is 85% stuck to the
vinyl floor.
I've tried saturating it with Goo-Gone Professional Strength with
no results. Lacquer thinner with minimal results; mineral
spirits with no results, and finally a drizzle of liquid Tide
detergent. The Tide was tried as someone had posted a short
video of using some sort of heavy duty hand cleaner for the same
problem. All these saturations have been on the floor long
periods of time to give them a chance to work some magic all to
no avail. I've also tried using a handheld steamer, not a
clothes steamer, and it produced minimal results while using a
plastic putty scraper.
A trip back to Home Depot seems to be in my future for perhaps
some adhesive remover even though it's not really an adhesive
stuck to the floor. Perhaps they can suggest something unless
y'all have some tips.
Help!
~
Two ideas...
1. Simple Green Pro cleaner full strength, let soak in then scrape
with a broad razor pint scraper.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simple-Green-Pro-HD-Heavy-Duty-Cleaner-1-Gallon-2110000413421/100550784
https://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-4-in-Wide-Razor-Scraper-and-Stripper-62900Q/100194275
2. Spray citrus grille degreaser, same process.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ZEP-24-oz-Heavy-Duty-Citrus-Degreaser-ZUCIT24/203249483
I've got some other ideas but they involve gasoline and kerosene...
:-)
Suggestion: try WD-40. It works for everything else, it's
worth a try.
It also removes soap scum from tubs with minimal scrubbing.
Suggestion: try WD-40. It works for everything else, it's
worth a try.
It also removes soap scum from tubs with minimal scrubbing.
Roger Rhino <not@my.home> posted:
Suggestion: try WD-40. It works for everything else, it's
worth a try.
It also removes soap scum from tubs with minimal scrubbing.
WD-40 didn't faze it, and I let it sit for at least an hour before
attempting to scrape it up.
~
On Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:56 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Roger Rhino <not@my.home> posted:
Suggestion: try WD-40. It works for everything else, it's
worth a try.
It also removes soap scum from tubs with minimal scrubbing.
WD-40 didn't faze it, and I let it sit for at least an hour before
attempting to scrape it up.
~
Simple green or citrus degreaser then.
On Fri, 15 May 2026 09:54:27 -0600, Hound Adams <ha@inv.alid> wrote:
On Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:56 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Roger Rhino <not@my.home> posted:
Suggestion: try WD-40. It works for everything else, it's
worth a try.
It also removes soap scum from tubs with minimal scrubbing.
WD-40 didn't faze it, and I let it sit for at least an hour before
attempting to scrape it up.
~
Simple green or citrus degreaser then.
It will be easier to remove the vinyl flooring than removing the
carpet backing!!!!
On 5/15/2026 10:27 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Fri, 15 May 2026 09:54:27 -0600, Hound Adams <ha@inv.alid> wrote:
On Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:56 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Roger Rhino <not@my.home> posted:
Suggestion: try WD-40. It works for everything else, it's
worth a try.
It also removes soap scum from tubs with minimal scrubbing.
WD-40 didn't faze it, and I let it sit for at least an hour before
attempting to scrape it up.
~
Simple green or citrus degreaser then.
It will be easier to remove the vinyl flooring than removing the
carpet backing!!!!
Maybe it's time for the OP to get a new rug that covers-up the remnants
of the old rug's decomposed backing. That would be the easiest
conclusion to this saga.
On Fri, 15 May 2026 09:54:27 -0600, Hound Adams <ha@inv.alid> wrote:
On Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:56 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Roger Rhino <not@my.home> posted:
Suggestion: try WD-40. It works for everything else, it's
worth a try.
It also removes soap scum from tubs with minimal scrubbing.
WD-40 didn't faze it, and I let it sit for at least an hour before
attempting to scrape it up.
~
Simple green or citrus degreaser then.
It will be easier to remove the vinyl flooring than removing the
carpet backing!!!!
On Sat, 16 May 2026 12:34:26 -0400, Retirednoguilt <HapilyRetired@fakeaddress.invalid> wrote:
On 5/15/2026 10:27 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Fri, 15 May 2026 09:54:27 -0600, Hound Adams <ha@inv.alid> wrote:
On Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:56 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Roger Rhino <not@my.home> posted:
Suggestion: try WD-40. It works for everything else, it's
worth a try.
It also removes soap scum from tubs with minimal scrubbing.
WD-40 didn't faze it, and I let it sit for at least an hour before
attempting to scrape it up.
~
Simple green or citrus degreaser then.
It will be easier to remove the vinyl flooring than removing the
carpet backing!!!!
Maybe it's time for the OP to get a new rug that covers-up the remnants
of the old rug's decomposed backing. That would be the easiest
conclusion to this saga.
Heavy belt sander with 50 grit - there's probably some nice
hardwood under the vinyl .. :-)
John T.
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