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Subject: Re: removed carpet from hardwood floors
Date: 21 Sep 2006 21:22:00 -0700
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aemeij...@att.net wrote:
> "John Smith" <xc50...@nycap.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:YJGQg.44112$xV.42559@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
> I recently removed wall to wall carpeting from over hardwood floors. What
> would be the best way to remove the tape that was used to hold down the
> carpet while doing the least amount of damage to the hardwood floor.
>
> I'm no expert, but goof-off, a sharp stainless putty knife or plastic
> spatula, and one of those mesh ball kitchen scrubby things comes to mind. Do
> not use steel wool or a wirebrush. Keep it all as dry as you can. You may be
> able to get away w/o a full sand and refinish, but expect to do a light
> refinish, at least in the traffic areas or where grit fltered through the
> carpet, and a heavy cleaning and waxing all over. Hopefully they put the
> tape over intact finish, and not the worn-through spots. (Hey, I have seen
> people put w/w over brand new hardwood before, because w/w is what rich
> people had.)
>
> aem sends...

Get a carpet shampooer with rotating brushes.  Works great.  You use it
to spray on some water, let the brushed work, and keep it wet.  Then
you vacuum up the water.  Don't go overboard on the water, though.
Beats the heck out of scrubbing by hand.