How to Get Candle Wax Out of Fabric or Carpet

If you like to burn candles, chances are good that you have spilled candle wax on something. Here is an easy way to get the wax back out of fabric. Please note that the dye in the candle may still stain the fabric. I have gotten black or red wax out of carpet and tablecloths but the stain has to be laundered and may not come completely out. After that I mainly bough white candles.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Iron
• Old towel

1. Preheat an iron to the highest setting that is safe for the fabric you are trying to remove wax from. For carpet, remember that some carpets are acrylic and will melt at high temperatures. Try a lower setting to start with.

2. Place an old towel over the wax. Run the hot iron over the towel several times.

3. Lift the towel and fold it so that the wax is inside the towel. Lay a clean space of towel over the wax. Run the hot iron over the towel again.

4. Repeat these steps until all wax has been removed. Please note that some articles will still need to be laundered or washed to remove oily residue or dyes from colored candles. Clean the item as instructed by the manufacturer.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to use a towel that you can ruin.
• Check fabric to see if it can withstand the heat of ironing.
• Never leave an iron unattended!!

[rainal]

on 2/27/2009 great info. I tried to scrub the wax out but it never got the wax below the surface. Thanks.

[DenaEBolton]

on 2/7/2009 Very good! 5*

[lelai]

on 1/30/2009 5* for u my new friend!

[Allyn]

on 1/25/2009 Thanks.

[Butterfli]

on 1/24/2009 Very good idea! Thanks! 5*