How to Remove Wax From Upholstery

If wax spills onto your couch or chair, you can remove it with these simple steps.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Denatured Alcohol
• Brown Paper Bags
• Irons
• Sponges
• Wax Away
• Sponges

1. Let wax dry.

2. 

   Scrape away as much wax as possible with a blunt knife.

3. Place a sheet of butcher paper, glossy side down, or a portion of brown paper bag on top of the wax.

4. 

   Press the tip of warm iron gently over the affected area until the wax melts and attaches to the paper.

5. Lift the paper from the upholstery as it cools.

6. 

   Dab a small amount of denatured alcohol on the stain if any wax dye remains on the upholstery.

7. 

   Sponge with water.

[Thermostat5]

on 12/24/2008 This really works !!!! I spilled wax on the dinning room chair. I thought I would have to replace that one chair.

[nwhit456]

on 10/5/2008 What is denatured alcohol and where can I find it?

[miette]

on 11/18/2006 I can't believe how well this actually worked. Spilled a hot candle on our new couch, about 1.5 oz. of wax all over the place. The upholstery looks just like the day we bought it after using this method. You could knock me over with a feather... I thought the couch was ruined! Thanks!!