Figuring out ways to remove flooring adhesive depends on the type of flooring underneath and the glue used. Whether you have to use a floor adhesive remover or hot water, these ideas will help you with your upcoming home improvement projects.

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If it isn’t successful, try pouring a bit of laundry detergent over the glue. Some brands soften when exposed to soap. Either way, you need a floor scraper to remove it entirely, but it makes the process faster.Unlike removing glue from the subfloor, be delicate when cleaning linoleum off wood flooring. Too much pressure or scraping scratches the hardwood underneath.