How to remove rubber backing from cotton rug?

Its' peeling in spots and I want to save it - and redye it - but the rubber is a messy layer. Its 24x72 for the bathroom "runner".

saaanen2010-07-19T18:32:37Z

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You can't.

Rugs don't belong in the bathroom.

millwoodsgal2010-07-20T03:27:17Z

Every time you launder it, the rubber will fall off. It's a messy problem. I have no solution sorry.