I have a throw rug on my kitchen tile (not sure what kind) floor. It is stuck and I can only get the corners to pull up a little bit. It looks as though the tile will come up with the rug if I pull very hard. What do I use to get this rug off the tile without damaging the floor? This is a rental property so I am not wanting to damage the floor.
Thanks.
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Try to soften whatever glue is sticking with a hairdryer. As it softens, gently pull up the rug.
Yes, warm it up with the hairdryer on low and not too close. It should lift up easily.
Please take Atoosa's advice and use the hair dryer on low and not too close because hairdryer's can get really hot in a few seconds and might do damage to the tile.
The problem here is that you will probably have gunk/ left on the floor after the rug is removed. You may be able to remove some of this with a warm hairdryer and a putty knife or a flat spatula but be careful and do not press deep - just across the surface.
Probably still may need something else because this stuff really sticks!
Here are some recommendations that I have read and some I have used:
Please only try one solution at a time and give it time to soak in before trying to remove it. Most products have to be left to soak several hours but more effective if left overnight.
Baby Oil - cover the spots.
WD40 - cover spots.
GooGone - cover spots.
Baking soda & water to make a paste - cover spots.
Be sure this area is marked off so no one will slip and fall.
Use putty knife or plastic spatula and wipe off on old rags.
Clean area with white vinegar.
Are you the tenant? I would not do anything but ask the landlord for help. If you do something to the floor, they could charge you for damages. Let the owner fix it. Just my 2 cents worth to protect your interests!!
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