Clear the room of all furniture and items
Wear gloves, long sleeves, knee pads, and safety glasses
Turn off any nearby electrical power if needed for safety
Use pliers to grip a corner of the carpet
Pull up the carpet from one corner
Cut the carpet into manageable strips with a utility knife
Roll each strip tightly as you remove it
Remove the carpet padding underneath
Pull up any staples, tack strips, or nails with pliers or a pry bar
Dispose of carpet, padding, and debris properly
Sweep and vacuum the subfloor after removal