How to Remove Wax From Carpeting

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Few things are as relaxing as dining by candlelight. And few things are more irksome than finding drippings on your carpet the next morning. Don't stress. You can fix this pesky problem fast.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Dishwashing Liquid
Dry-cleaning Fluid
Ice Cubes
Iron
Plain Brown Paper Bags
Plastic Bag
Spatula Or Spoon

Step1

Put ice cubes in a plastic bag and cover the wax until it hardens.

Step2

Gently scrape the excess using a spatula or a spoon.

Step3

Set your iron on low heat. Place a brown paper bag without any writing or designs (the ink may transfer to the carpet) over the stain. Press the iron on the bag for no longer than a couple of seconds. Keep iron heat low so carpet fibers don't get scorched.

Step4

Repeat and replace the bag as necessary until the wax no longer transfers to the paper when heated.

Step5

Blot with dry-cleaning fluid until color is no longer being removed. (Use cleaning solvents sparingly to prevent damage to carpet backing.)

Step6

Blot with a solution of 1/4 tsp. dishwashing liquid and 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) warm water to remove all traces of cleaning fluid. Rinse and blot dry.

Tips & Warnings

Resist the urge to substitute gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride for dry-cleaning fluid. These fire and breathing hazards aren't meant for indoor carpets.