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Are you ready to replace the carpets in your home? If so, you should begin by removing the old carpets. Ultimately, this will be the first step in the process. Once you’ve done this, you can start replacing the carpets. If you need assistance getting rid of your old carpet, let our carpet removal team help. We’ll dispose of your carpets in an eco-friendly way.
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Pulling Up Old Carpet
Pulling up old carpet can be difficult unless you’ve done it before. First, you have to grab the carpet with a pair of pliers. Once you’ve done that, you can begin pulling the carpet up with your hands. After the carpet is free, you should cut it into smaller pieces. Doing so will make it much easier to dispose of in the long run. You’ll also want to get rid of the leftover glue and carpet strips.
Removing Old Carpet Glue
The carpet is typically glued down. Therefore, you’ll have to get rid of the carpet and the carpet glue. Doing so won’t be easy, but you can do it. When you’re ready to get rid of the glue, try using one of the methods below.
- When you’re ready to remove the carpet glue, try scraping it up using a knife or razor blade.
- In some cases, the carpet glue is going to be too hard. Try softening it using hot, boiling water. You can also steam the area.
- Once you’ve softened the glue, use your knife to scrape up the old glue.
You’ll likely have to repeat this process numerous times. Don’t stop until the glue is gone.
Removing Tack Strips
Do you need to get rid of your carpet? If so, you’ll also have to get rid of carpet tack strips. Your carpet is likely stuck to tack strips. Both have to be removed and disposed of right away. If the strips are still in good shape, you might be able to reuse them. Otherwise, you’ll have to dispose of them carefully.
- First, you should find the nail head. It should be somewhere on the carpet.
- Grab a pry bar and use it to pry between the carpet and tack strip.
- You might have to hit the pry bar with a hammer to pry the carpet and tack strip up.
- When possible, go ahead and remove the nail.
- You’ll have to continue this process until the carpet strip can be removed.
- Then, you must repeat this process until all strips are removed.
- Place the strips in a plastic bag carefully.
- Sweep the floor so you can begin replacing the carpet.
Dealing With Old Carpet On Stairs
You’ll also need to remove your old carpet from the stairs. Thankfully, the process is similar. If you’ve removed carpet elsewhere, you’ll easily be able to remove it from your stairs too. You’ll have to pull the carpet free from the tack strips. Start with a pair of pliers before moving to your hands. Once the carpet is free, you’ll want to cut up the carpet and throw it into garbage bags. Doing so will make it much easier to get rid of the carpet later.
Ways To Dispose Of Old Carpet
Are you ready to dispose of the old carpet? Doing so doesn’t have to be overly difficult. If you have a small piece of carpet, your waste management company might take it. Otherwise, you’ll have to find a different disposal method. It is pertinent to find out about the regulations in your area. Once you’ve done that, you’ll know what you can and cannot do with your old carpet.
Throwing Your Old Carpet In The Garbage
In some places, you might be able to throw your old carpet in the dumpster. However, this isn’t always possible. In some places, the municipality won’t let you throw away large pieces of carpet. Instead, you’ll have to dispose of it using a different method. It is best to prevent your carpet from being rejected. Therefore, it is often wise to take the carpet to the landfill on your own. Alternatively, you can recycle it.
Recycling Unwanted Pieces Of Carpet
If you need to get rid of an old piece of carpet, you should think about recycling it. In general, this is one of the best ways to deal with your old carpet. You don’t want the item to waste away in the landfill when it still has value. Therefore, you should contact local recycling centers. There is a good chance that one or more centers will be happy to take the carpet for you. If you have large quantities, your waste management company likely won’t take the carpet. Instead, you should find a better solution.
Let the recyclers have it. Doing so guarantees that your old carpet can be reused to create new household items, parking barriers, and automobile parts.
Sending Carpets to The Landfill
In some cases, carpets can be sent to the landfill. However, this is not the best option. You must remember that carpets contain plastics and chemicals that take a long time to break down in the landfill. Therefore, you’re better off finding an eco-friendly solution. It is often best to recycle the material to guarantee that it can be reused for something good.
Can You Take Carpets With Beetles?
Carpet beetles are very problematic. It is often difficult for junk removal companies to handle carpets with carpet beetles. Can we take them? Ultimately, it depends on the regulations in your area. It is a good idea to call our office first. We’ll research the regulations in your area and give you a definite answer.
Getting Rid Of Carpet Beetles
Can you get rid of carpet beetles? You can. You’ll need to get rid of the carpet beetles before you can dispose of the old carpets. It is best to start by vacuuming your carpets. Doing so will suck up the beetles and remove them from your home. Once you’ve done that, you’ll need to get rid of infested items. Items that have been partially eaten should be thrown away. Items that haven’t been impacted should be washed. Either way, you need to get rid of the carpet beetles before the junk removal can deal with the carpet for you. Call our office for more advice.
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