Decide on an adhesive remover to use. There are many types of removers that you can choose. You can find user-friendly and safe types of adhesive removers made with citric acid or soy bases. However, for adhesives that are difficult to remove, you will need to use a solvent-based adhesive.
Apply the adhesive remover to the adhesive with a brush or trowel. Allow the adhesive remover to sit for as long as the package directions recommend.
Test the surface by scraping a small area to see if it is ready. If the adhesive does not come up easily, allow the remover to sit a little longer.
Scrape the entire surface with a scraper, putty knife or a trowel with a flat edge and remove as much of the adhesive as possible.
Apply another coat of remover if needed. Repeat until you have removed all the adhesive.
Wipe up all the excess adhesive and rinse the area thoroughly with water. Wipe it clean with rags.
Allow the surface to dry thoroughly before painting, staining or applying new carpet, wood flooring or tile to the concrete.
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