How Do You Clean Wood Floors After Removing Carpets?
Finding a hardwood floor beneath carpet is a dream to some homeowners, yet the condition of the floor may be a nightmare. You will likely encounter dried adhesives, hundreds of staples, tack strip and accumulated dust. Cleaning the wood floor requires time and various procedures. Once completed, you may still need to refinish the floor. However, a few tips and tricks will leave your floor in the best condition possible without refinishing the wood. Prior to cleaning the floor, remove all tack strip and staples. Vacuum the entire area to remove dust, dirt and small remnants of carpet padding. Remove dried adhesives, such as tar glue, from the floor. Follow the directions on commercial chemical strippers to remove the adhesive. If you scrape it, use caution to avoid scratching the wood floor. If you want to avoid chemical strippers, use a heat gun to lift the adhesive. You can also lay towels over the adhesive and pour boiling water over the towels to lift the glue. Vacuum all remains of
