Removing Carpet Adhesive From Concrete Floor. Using harsh chemical strippers or an indoor concrete cleaner is not necessary most of the time and using a scrubber will easily scrape away residual mastic. Use Boiling Water to Remove Carpet Adhesive from Concrete If the carpet is over the top of concrete carpet adhesive keeps it in place along with some tack strips.
Clean Up Solvent 22 is one of the most effective glue removers which eliminates glue residues efficiently from concrete matrix and counters. Although some people claim to have success removing carpet glue from concrete using hot water mixed with vinegar or citrus-based cleaners these solutions should be avoided because they can react with the concrete and etch the surface. Start by using pliers or claw puller to remove the baseboards and then pull up one of the corners of your carpet.
Finally wipe up any loose adhesive bits with an absorbent cloth.
Plug the puller in and then pull out its cable and extend it to that corner you have freed your carpet. Plug the puller in and then pull out its cable and extend it to that corner you have freed your carpet. Wash the area with soap and water once you are finished. After the adhesive has been successfully cleared away its time to wash the concrete.
