Removing Candle Wax from Carpet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Removing candle wax from carpet can be tricky, but not impossible. You should only attempt to remove wax from synthetic carpet, never from upholstery or any type of natural fibers such as cotton, wool, or silk (contact a professional carpet and upholstery cleaner for these types of fabric).

You will need water, an iron, and thick white cotton towel.

1. Dampen the towel until it is almost soaking wet.
2. Place the towel on the wax.
3. Plug in the iron and adjust the temperature to the LOWEST setting.
4. Place the iron on top of the wet towel on the carpet.
5. After 10 seconds remove the towel and iron, and check to see if the wax has melted.
6. If the wax has not melted, raise the temperature of the iron a VERY small amount and repeat steps 4. and 5.
7. Repeat steps 5. and 6. until the temperature of the iron reaches the melting point of the wax.
8. Once the wax melts, it should easily transfer onto the wet towel that has been placed on top of it.

Keep in mind that dye from candle wax may never come out completely, but at least you will have removed the actual wax embedded in the carpet.

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