Clear the room of all furniture and items
Remove doors if needed for easier access
Put on gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask
Locate the carpet edge at a corner or doorway
Use pliers to grip and lift the carpet edge
Cut the carpet into manageable strips with a utility knife
Roll up each strip as you remove it
Remove carpet tack strips carefully with a pry bar
Pull up the carpet padding and staple strips
Scrape any leftover adhesive or padding residue from the floor
Remove staples, nails, and debris from the subfloor
Dispose of carpet, padding, and tack strips properly
Vacuum the floor thoroughly after removal