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seagrass rug huge problem

18 years ago

I am selling my current house and after an interested buyer wanted to look at the hardwood under the rug...we had a huge problem. I have a seagrass rug with a latex liner underneath. Sometime between now and 3 years ago this latex liner broke down and the glue used to adhere it to the seagrass is now stuck to my hardwood flooring. I have about 3x3' of glue on my floors now and no way to get it up. I started using an iron and cardboard to get it up and it is working....slowly. Is there a product out there that i can use to get it up?

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ci_lantro
18 years ago
Try Goo-Gone--the oily stuff that smells like oranges. I'd test it first in an inconspicuous place to make sure it doesn't harm the finish.

De-Solv-It is another brand. Good stuff, both of them.

Here is a link that might be useful: De-Solv-It
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