Carpet can be a great compliment to the floor. It makes your floor soundproof, regardless of the floor traffic you get at home. It also adds extra comfort and thermal insulation, and makes your home warm and cozy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it\u2019s hard to beat the look of pristine clean hardwood floors. Many modern homes are ditching the carpet and going back to hardwood. The carpet removal process is usually more complex than just pulling the carpet up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foot traffic and high temperatures may cause the carpet padding to infuse with the floor and leave staining or carpet padding residue behind on the wood. The good thing is that you can remove carpet pad stains from hardwood floors by use of solvents such as mineral spirits, denatured alcohol, and vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First you will need to evaluate your hardwood floor finishing as it may have worn out due to a lot of foot traffic or prolonged use without maintenance. This step is important because a strong or not-so-strong floor finish will determine which cleaning agent to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To remove carpet or rug pad stains from your hardwood floor, you can use the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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