How to Remove Glue From Linoleum Over Carpet

Putty knives are great utensils for removing substances from hard flooring.

Linoleum is a type of hard flooring that is found in most homes today. There are many different types and styles of linoleum ranging in patterns and thickness. When glue is spilled on linoleum and is not discovered until well after it is dry, simply trying to scrape it off may damage the linoleum. There's any easier way to remove glue from a hard flooring, and the fact that the linoleum has been put over carpet is not an issue.

Things You'll Need

• Putty knife
• Lighter fluid
• Paper towels
• Plastic bag

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Instructions

1. Lay the putty knife as flat as possible while putting the metal flat end underneath the glue.

2. Push the putty knife underneath the glue. Use something like a chisel to gently tap on the end of the putty knife.

3. Remove as much glue as possible. If there is still some more glue after using the putty knife, proceed to the next step.

4. Fold a paper towel into a square. Squirt some lighter fluid on the paper towel.

5. Scrub the glue until it is effectively removed from the flooring.

6. Wash the area with clean, warm water to remove any traces of the lighter fluid.

References

• How to Remove Linoleum