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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!

~
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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!

I asked my learned friend:

That sounds like a nightmare project, especially since the backing has essentially "fused" with the vinyl over time. Since she has already
tried heavy-duty solvents like lacquer thinner and Goo Gone with no
luck, the bond is likely mechanical rather than just chemical.

Here are a few tips you can pass along to her:
1. The WD-40 Method

Since mineral spirits and Goo Gone failed, WD-40 is often the secret
weapon for rubberized backing. It's a penetrant that can sometimes get
under the "scales" of the dried backing where other liquids just sit
on top.

The Tip: Spray a small section, let it sit for 30 minutes, and try
the plastic scraper again.

2. Boiling Water and Towels

Sometimes chemical solvents actually harden the old rubber. Heat and
moisture can be more effective for vinyl-on-vinyl situations.

The Tip: Lay an old towel over a section of the residue and pour
boiling water over the towel so it is saturated and hot. Let it sit
for 5 minutes. This softens the grip of the rubber without the fumes.
Use the plastic scraper while the floor is still very warm.

3. "Goof Off" vs. "Goo Gone"

She mentioned Goo Gone, but Goof Off (specifically the Pro Strength in
the yellow can) is a much more aggressive solvent.

The Caution: She must test this in a hidden corner first. Goof Off
is powerful enough to melt some types of vinyl flooring if left too
long.

4. Dry Ice (The "Freeze and Crack" Method)

If heat doesn't work, the opposite might.

The Tip: Placing a bit of dry ice (using gloves!) on a section of
the backing for a few seconds can make the rubber extremely brittle.
Once it's frozen, a sharp tap with the scraper handle can sometimes
cause the residue to "snap" off the floor in chunks rather than
smearing.

5. Isopropyl Alcohol (91% or higher)

Sometimes simple rubbing alcohol works where lacquer thinner fails
because it doesn't evaporate quite as instantly and can break down
certain latex binders used in rug backings.

A Word of Advice for her Home Depot Trip:
If she goes to the store, she should look for a long-handled floor
scraper with a dull blade. It provides much better leverage than a
handheld plastic putty knife and is less likely to gouge the floor
than a sharp metal razor if used carefully at a low angle.

Since she has indoor cats (or pets in general), she should definitely
make sure the room is well-ventilated if she tries any more heavy
chemicals! Does she have a preference for eco-friendly solutions, or
is she at the "whatever it takes" stage?
--
Bruce
<https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VxXW9tcQL4c>
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Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> posted:

I asked my learned friend:

That sounds like a nightmare project, especially since the backing has essentially "fused" with the vinyl over time. Since she has already
tried heavy-duty solvents like lacquer thinner and Goo Gone with no
luck, the bond is likely mechanical rather than just chemical.

Here are a few tips you can pass along to her:
1. The WD-40 Method

Since mineral spirits and Goo Gone failed, WD-40 is often the secret
weapon for rubberized backing. It's a penetrant that can sometimes get
under the "scales" of the dried backing where other liquids just sit
on top.

The Tip: Spray a small section, let it sit for 30 minutes, and try
the plastic scraper again.

I'll try that!

3. "Goof Off" vs. "Goo Gone"

She mentioned Goo Gone, but Goof Off (specifically the Pro Strength in
the yellow can) is a much more aggressive solvent.

The Caution: She must test this in a hidden corner first. Goof Off
is powerful enough to melt some types of vinyl flooring if left too
long.

I have a bottle of that; I don't know that it's Pro Strength but will
give it a shot as well.

I will report back later. Thanks!

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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...

:-)

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On Fri, 15 May 2026 07:28:34 +1000
Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:

4. Dry Ice (The "Freeze and Crack" Method)

If heat doesn't work, the opposite might.

The Tip: Placing a bit of dry ice (using gloves!) on a section of
the backing for a few seconds can make the rubber extremely brittle.
Once it's frozen, a sharp tap with the scraper handle can sometimes
cause the residue to "snap" off the floor in chunks rather than
smearing.

+1 - I like that.

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On 5/14/2026 5:18 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net 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!

~

Just cover it up. Get a pail of asphalt driveway sealer. Once coat
will do it.
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On Thu, 14 May 2026 18:20:00 -0400
Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:

On 5/14/2026 5:18 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net 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!

~

Just cover it up. Get a pail of asphalt driveway sealer. Once coat
will do it.

Good grief, that is NOT for in-house use Eddy!

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Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> posted:

On 5/14/2026 5:18 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net wrote:

Help!

Just cover it up. Get a pail of asphalt driveway sealer. Once coat
will do it.

Go stand in the corner!

~
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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.
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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.
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Hound Adams <ha@inv.alid> wrote in news:20260514160534.31d9064d@z-z:

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!

~

Acetone? I've used it successfully on vinyl.

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...

:-)

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On Thu, 14 May 2026 19:05:10 -0400
Frank <"frank "@frank.net> wrote:

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.

TY, that's a job-saving tip.

I think the citrus degreasers are less aggressive.

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On Thu, 14 May 2026 23:09:47 -0000 (UTC)
Boris <Boris@invalid.invalid> wrote:

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.

I considered gasoline and kerosene - both are no go.

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Boris wrote on 5/14/2026 6:09 PM:

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.

Or MEK. Similar to acetone, but evaporates slower.

If that fails, wash it down good with lacquer thinner, let dry, then use
an angle grinder or sander to fix it.


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On Thu, 14 May 2026 18:22:50 -0500
Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid> wrote:

Boris wrote on 5/14/2026 6:09 PM:

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.

Or MEK. Similar to acetone, but evaporates slower.

If that fails, wash it down good with lacquer thinner, let dry, then
use an angle grinder or sander to fix it.

You have to be careful about letting it get into and under the vinyl,
and accept gloss finish removal on the top - not the best way to go.

A sander will just destroy the vinyl finish.

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Boris <Boris@invalid.invalid> posted:

Acetone? I've used it on vinyl successfully.

I've got some and will give that a try as well.

I said I had some Goo Gone in another post, but what I have is Krud
Kutter. It seemed to do just a tad better, but really not much better
that Goof Off, mineral spirits, or lacquer thinner.

~
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Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid> posted:

Acetone? I've used it on vinyl successfully.

Or MEK. Similar to acetone, but evaporates slower.

If that fails, wash it down good with lacquer thinner, let dry, then use
an angle grinder or sander to fix it.

I'm going to stop in at Home Depot Friday when I head to the grocery
store and look for MEK or see if they have some fantastic solution I
can apply. The acetone will be applied in a few minutes; fingers
crossed.

The lacquer thinner I tried I let it set covered with a plastic bag
for an hour or more, however it barely fazed it. Also, it's a vinyl
floor so there will no angle grinder nor sander used on it. -aEfyR

~
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ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net wrote on 5/14/2026 7:48 PM:

Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid> posted:

Acetone? I've used it on vinyl successfully.

Or MEK. Similar to acetone, but evaporates slower.

If that fails, wash it down good with lacquer thinner, let dry, then use
an angle grinder or sander to fix it.

I'm going to stop in at Home Depot Friday when I head to the grocery
store and look for MEK or see if they have some fantastic solution I
can apply. The acetone will be applied in a few minutes; fingers
crossed.

The lacquer thinner I tried I let it set covered with a plastic bag
for an hour or more, however it barely fazed it. Also, it's a vinyl
floor so there will no angle grinder nor sander used on it. -aEfyR

~

If the acetone has no effect, then MEK probably won't work that well.
It's very similar solvent to acetone, but doesn't evaporate so fast, so
gives you a little more time to scrub it in.

If you do use MEK, have plenty of ventilation and try not to breathe the
fumes as much as possible.

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On Thu, 14 May 2026 20:05:46 -0500, Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid>
wrote:

ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net wrote on 5/14/2026 7:48 PM:

Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid> posted:

Acetone? I've used it on vinyl successfully.

Or MEK. Similar to acetone, but evaporates slower.

If that fails, wash it down good with lacquer thinner, let dry, then use >>> an angle grinder or sander to fix it.

I'm going to stop in at Home Depot Friday when I head to the grocery
store and look for MEK or see if they have some fantastic solution I
can apply. The acetone will be applied in a few minutes; fingers
crossed.

The lacquer thinner I tried I let it set covered with a plastic bag
for an hour or more, however it barely fazed it. Also, it's a vinyl
floor so there will no angle grinder nor sander used on it. -aEfyR

~

If the acetone has no effect, then MEK probably won't work that well.
It's very similar solvent to acetone, but doesn't evaporate so fast, so >gives you a little more time to scrub it in.

If you do use MEK, have plenty of ventilation and try not to breathe the >fumes as much as possible.

Why would she try to breathe them as much as possible?
--
Bruce
<https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VxXW9tcQL4c>
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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.
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On 2026-05-15, ItsJoanNotJoAnn webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid> posted:

Acetone? I've used it on vinyl successfully.

Or MEK. Similar to acetone, but evaporates slower.

If that fails, wash it down good with lacquer thinner, let dry, then use
an angle grinder or sander to fix it.

I'm going to stop in at Home Depot Friday when I head to the grocery
store and look for MEK

You really should consider getting an organic solvent respirator
while you're there. And some nitrile gloves.

Inhalation & Contact: Breathing high vapor concentrations can cause
central nervous system (CNS) effects, including dizziness, headaches,
and nausea. Direct contact causes skin and severe eye irritation.

Handling Precautions: Always use in well-ventilated areas or wear
appropriate respirators, eye protection, and chemical-resistant
gloves.
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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.

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On 5/15/2026 3:10 AM, Roger Rhino wrote:

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.

Looked it up and not recommended. I was concerned about these things as
my Trex deck has vinyl coating. Someone told me that a woman sprayed
sun screen on her grand children on a Trex deck and ended up with foot
print patterns on the deck.
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On Fri, 15 May 2026 00:10:42 -0700
Roger Rhino <not@my.home> wrote:

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.

+1!

Always a safe bet.

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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.

~
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Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> posted:

You really should consider getting an organic solvent respirator
while you're there. And some nitrile gloves.

Inhalation & Contact: Breathing high vapor concentrations can cause
central nervous system (CNS) effects, including dizziness, headaches,
and nausea. Direct contact causes skin and severe eye irritation.

Handling Precautions: Always use in well-ventilated areas or wear
appropriate respirators, eye protection, and chemical-resistant
gloves.

I'm going to see what Home Depot has to offer today, but I'm seriously
having my doubts this backing will ever come up.

~
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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.

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On Fri, 15 May 2026 15:32:25 GMT
ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> posted:

You really should consider getting an organic solvent respirator
while you're there. And some nitrile gloves.

Inhalation & Contact: Breathing high vapor concentrations can cause
central nervous system (CNS) effects, including dizziness,
headaches, and nausea. Direct contact causes skin and severe eye irritation.

Handling Precautions: Always use in well-ventilated areas or wear appropriate respirators, eye protection, and chemical-resistant
gloves.

I'm going to see what Home Depot has to offer today, but I'm seriously
having my doubts this backing will ever come up.

~

Citrus degreaser.

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On 2026-05-14, 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.

<SNIP>


Back in the olden days, in chemistry class, alcohol, acetone and water
were used as solvents. Water obviously doesn't work in your case.
We used ethanol for alcohol. I wouldn't use booze but try rubbing
alcohol. These solvents work alone. Don't mix them. I'm sure acetone is available, but I don't know where. I have no idea of how alcohol or
acetone will affect your floor. Neither may work. Both may destroy.
Now, I'm going to read down through the rest of the comments. Efno
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On 2026-05-16, Leonard Blaisdell <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

On 2026-05-14, 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.

<SNIP>

Back in the olden days, in chemistry class, alcohol, acetone and water
were used as solvents. Water obviously doesn't work in your case.
We used ethanol for alcohol. I wouldn't use booze but try rubbing
alcohol. These solvents work alone. Don't mix them. I'm sure acetone is available, but I don't know where.

Hardware store. A one-gallon steel can.

I have no idea of how alcohol or
acetone will affect your floor. Neither may work. Both may destroy.
Now, I'm going to read down through the rest of the comments. Efno

A test shot with nail polish remover (if Joan has any) might be
illustrative.

A lot of that is made with ethyl acetate and/or methyl acetate
nowadays, though. It's less effective on nail polish, but is
easier on the nails.
--
Cindy Hamilton
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Cindy Hamilton wrote:

A lot of that is made with ethyl acetate and/or methyl acetate
nowadays, though. It's less effective on nail polish, but is
easier on the nails.

You don't appear to be the type of women that
gives a flying fuck about your nails, or your
appearance for that matter, Hammy.
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Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> posted:

On 2026-05-16, Leonard Blaisdell <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

On 2026-05-14, ItsJoanNotJoAnn webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

Back in the olden days, in chemistry class, alcohol, acetone and water
were used as solvents. Water obviously doesn't work in your case.
We used ethanol for alcohol. I wouldn't use booze but try rubbing
alcohol. These solvents work alone. Don't mix them. I'm sure acetone is available, but I don't know where.

Hardware store. A one-gallon steel can.

Home Depot stocks in gallon and half gallon cans and if I remember
correctly, even quart cans.

I have no idea of how alcohol or
acetone will affect your floor. Neither may work. Both may destroy.
Now, I'm going to read down through the rest of the comments. Efno

A test shot with nail polish remover (if Joan has any) might be
illustrative.

I have a bottle of acetone nail polish remover and a soaked cotton ball
did seem to want to lift some of that backing. I may opt for a quart
to see how well a large splash will work on that mess. If it's doesn't
help I'll at least have enough acetone to remove nail polish for the rest
of my life.

~
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ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net wrote on 5/16/2026 3:22 PM:

Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> posted:

On 2026-05-16, Leonard Blaisdell <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

On 2026-05-14, ItsJoanNotJoAnn webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

Back in the olden days, in chemistry class, alcohol, acetone and water
were used as solvents. Water obviously doesn't work in your case.
We used ethanol for alcohol. I wouldn't use booze but try rubbing
alcohol. These solvents work alone. Don't mix them. I'm sure acetone is
available, but I don't know where.

Hardware store. A one-gallon steel can.

Home Depot stocks in gallon and half gallon cans and if I remember
correctly, even quart cans.

I have no idea of how alcohol or
acetone will affect your floor. Neither may work. Both may destroy.
Now, I'm going to read down through the rest of the comments. Efno

A test shot with nail polish remover (if Joan has any) might be
illustrative.

I have a bottle of acetone nail polish remover and a soaked cotton ball
did seem to want to lift some of that backing. I may opt for a quart
to see how well a large splash will work on that mess. If it's doesn't
help I'll at least have enough acetone to remove nail polish for the rest
of my life.

~

It may work. But acetone evaporates in seconds, so you will have to
work very very quickly. Have a roll of paper towels handy, and don't
bother closing the acetone can till you are done scrubbing it.

Work fast.

Mek gives a little more working time, but is not as safe as acetone.
Dummies should not use it.

You'll have to decide if you should use it.


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Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid> posted:

ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net wrote on 5/16/2026 3:22 PM:

I have a bottle of acetone nail polish remover and a soaked cotton ball
did seem to want to lift some of that backing. I may opt for a quart
to see how well a large splash will work on that mess. If it's doesn't help I'll at least have enough acetone to remove nail polish for the rest of my life.

It may work. But acetone evaporates in seconds, so you will have to
work very very quickly. Have a roll of paper towels handy, and don't
bother closing the acetone can till you are done scrubbing it.

Work fast.

Mek gives a little more working time, but is not as safe as acetone.
Dummies should not use it.

You'll have to decide if you should use it.

I spotted a jug of MEK today at Home Depot and just slid on by like I
didn't see it.

Damn, this is an annoying problem.

~
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On 2026-05-16, Hank Rogers wrote:

It may work. But acetone evaporates in seconds, so you will have to
work very very quickly. Have a roll of paper towels handy, and don't
bother closing the acetone can till you are done scrubbing it.

Bzzzzzt!! Put the lid on the can. Acetone in air is explosive
over a wider range of concentration than is octane.

If you create a spark, either by static or by friction,
in an open area you might get away with the fashionable
eyebrows Cindy & I were discussing last week.

In an enclosed space, the pressure mounts in a manner that
increases burn speed until it reaches supersonic.

Then you end up with flying sharp metal pieces,
followed by a spray of burning acetone.

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