Removing Adhesive From a Floor with 2-Sided Tape

Acetone Method

• 1

  Wet a cleaning cloth with nail polish remover that contains acetone.

• 2

  Rub the damp cloth only on the adhesive.

• 3

  Scrape off any remaining residue with a plastic scraper or an old credit card.

• 4

  Dampen a sponge and wipe it over the area to rinse any traces of the nail polish remover.

Penetrating Oil Method

• 5

  Squirt a small amount of an all-purpose, penetrating oil on the adhesive.

• 6

  Wait for the oil to loosen the adhesive. This will take about five to 10 minutes.

• 7

  Wipe off the residue with a soft cloth.

• 8

  Mop the floor with the cleaner recommended by the manufacturer. This prevents anyone from slipping on the oily residue.

Adhesive Removal Product

• 9

  Apply the adhesive removal solvent to the residue according to the label directions.

• 10

  Wait for the product to dissolve the adhesive for the time recommended on the label.

• 11

  Rinse the floor with a damp sponge, and then mop it with your normal cleaning solution.