Some of the carpet padding may have become stuck to the floors over time or may have been glued over the floors. With a little persistence, carpet padding can be removed from hardwood floors.
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Remove the bulk of the carpet padding by using needle nose pliers to pull out the staples. Pull off as much carpet padding as you can with your hands.
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Heat stuck-on carpet padding with a heat gun or hair dryer, taking care not to burn the floor. Scrape off with a putty knife.
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Soak an old rag in mineral spirits and apply it to the remaining stuck-on carpet padding. Once the adhesive has softened (it may take a few minutes), use the putty knife to scrape off the carpet padding.