I was recently working an Estate in Warren Michigan. The owners had passed and it was time to sell. Those who follow me know that this is my forte. I love it.
This last home had carpet in one room that had to be torn out. No if and or buts it had to go.
Tearing it out was easy. The hardwood floor underneath had a few issues that were difficult to deal with. Do you remember the yellow padding that be used to have under carpets? The kind that turned to dust when it was old? Well that the problem. The padding was stuck to the floor.
I tried scraping. I tried a wall paper steamer. I tried every fancy cleaner for hardwood floors.
Finally, I was reminded that for an oil problem I should use an oil product. The old padding were petroleum based.
The problem was solved. Murphy Oil Soap and a floor scrubber and it was in good shape
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Great tip. How is the sell going?
Great to know-just had this discussion lsat week! You are an answer to a problem at the perfect time! Thank you!
Helpful Hints are always appreciated. I have a client who is in the middle of a renovation, & I will be happy to pass on this information to them & hopefully save them a lot of headaches.
I'm always glad to help. I get soooooo much info from these posts and I love giving back
Thanks for the tip-- never know when a situation like this will come up and the tip will come in handy.
Virginia ~ Good to know; thanks for sharing that tip! Also great that you knew it was a petroleum based issue.
Hi Virginia ~ Good to know! Rug padding - the new type too - is a real bummer as far as the hardwood floors go. I'll remember this tip - thanks!
Liz
Thanks for sharing your solution Virginia!
Virginia,
I have never run into this kind of a situation before. Thanks for the information in case it ever comes up.
Great tip Virginia. I also like to use Murphy's Oil soap in the laundry -it really keeps whites white. I started using it for that when I was working for a doctor's office and wore white everyday. Thanks - this tip will go in the file box!
Virginia, I just added a bottle to my Staging kit! Thanks for the great tip!
Great tip, thanks for the heads up. I know I solve a lot of problems using the adage "treat like with like" which I believe is the homeopathic line of thinking. Shoe marks on vinyl use oil as well.
I love Murphy's! We just suggested it to our son to clean up the hardwood floor under the carpet he pulled up! Glad to hear your story had a happy ending!