How to Remove Wax From a Wool Rug
A wool rug is made of natural fibers that require special care to protect the appearance and prolong the life of the rug. Candle wax is a common stain on wool rugs. When wax drips onto your wool rug, treat the stain promptly to minimize the permanent damage. You can successfully remove wax from a wool rug using common household tools and materials to restore the beauty of your rug. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Iron
- White terrycloth hand towels
- Spot carpet cleaner (for natural fiber rugs)
- White vinegar
- Cool water
- Spray bottle
Instructions
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Fill the water reservoir of the iron with water so it will steam proficiently. Plug the iron in and set the temperature control to low with steam. Allow the iron to heat up.
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Saturate a terrycloth towel and wring it out so it is damp.
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Place the damp towel over the wax on the wool rug and place the warm iron over the towel. Move the iron back and forth over the wax area for two to three seconds and check the underside of the towel to see how much wax has transferred to the towel.
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Move the towel to a clean spot and place it back over the wax stain. Continue ironing the area for two to three seconds and moving the towel to a clean area. Work until the entire wax residue has melted off the rug and transferred to the towel. Use
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Unplug the iron and set it aside.
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Spray the stained area with spot cleaner. Consult the instructions on the spot cleaner and allow the spot cleaner to sit on the stain for the recommended time. Blot at the stain with a towel to remove the stain. Continue working until all remaining stain is gone, being careful not to overly saturate the wool carpet. A light application of the spot cleaner is best.
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Mix three parts cool water and one part white vinegar into the spray bottle. Close the bottle and shake the contents to mix the ingredients well.
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Spray the diluted vinegar over the area to neutralize the area. Leave the diluted vinegar on the rug for two seconds and then blot it up with a dry towel. Repeat the diluted vinegar application one more time and blot it up with the dry towel to finish.
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