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Question:

i HAVE A SMALL RUBBER BACK RUG IN MY BATHROOM, I WENT TO LIFT IT UP TO VACUUM AND THE RUBBER STUCK TO THE LINO, WHAT CAN I USE TO REMOVE IT?

Answer:

Use a wet soft nylon scurring pad a slowly and lightly srub the area making sure you don not damamge the vinyl floor.

Answered By: Les Galko

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