Carpet/rug backing has left rubber residue on top of the floor - sealed or unsealed. (For the same issue on stone top patio furniture (that is a gummy residue from the inside coating of a fabric cover) - see below. Carpet: This can happen when a non-skid pad (rubber or latex) is used under a carpet, or it is from the carpet's rubber backing. Note that this is caused by the rubber itself and not from a surfacing finish. Sealed or unsealed, time and temperature can cause the rubber to stick to almost anything including a glazed ceramic tile, slate, unglazed tile. Putting a sealer, or an additional sealer or coating (Aldon Lifeguard) of any kind on top of the flooring will not do any good because the rubber backing will stick to that also. However, ![]() will provide a surface that is easier to patch remove and repair than a sealer. To clean a surface that has no sealer on it - Test lacquer thinner To clean a surface that has sealer on it:
Stone Top Patio Tables: If a patio table (stone or glass) is covered for an extended period of time with a fabric cover that has a rubberized (latex, etc.) coating on the inside, heat / pressure / time can leave a gummy residue on the table top.
A better type of cover is the kind with a "fuzzy" fabric interior. These should be easily available. |