Dry Candle Wax On Carpet

If you have a deep pile carpet ant the wax has melted deep into the fibres you may need to go on to the next method.

Dry candle wax on carpet.

Do not panic removing wax from carpets is not a big deal if done properly and fast. You don t want to tear out carpet fibers just get out excess wax so the rest of the steps are easier. Don t be brutal about this. All that you need are.

You should be able to pick most of the wax off just be careful not to damage the carpet. When candle wax hits the carpet move as quickly as possible to get rid of the stain. Spilling candle wax on your carpet can seem like a nightmare but it can be cleaned up with items that you probably already have lying around your house. Wax on your carpet after that great candle light dinner you had.

Go over the stained area with a carpet cleaning solution to get rid of the last bits of wax and any stuck on dirt. Vacuum off the candle wax debris. Scrape the wax loose with a butter knife be gentle with berber carpets. Removing the remaining candle wax.

Gently scrape off the wax using a blunt knife or an old credit card. Apply a bag of ice over the candle wax to freeze it. Get a paper bag or paper towel. Next place a few ice cubes in the plastic bag and set this over the stain to harden any remaining wax.

Keep checking the wax until it is solid. Do not try to rub or wipe up the hot wax. Vacuum up the. Whilst quick and easy this method will usually leave some candle wax in the carpet fibres.

The loops fray easily. Once the carpet is dry you can restore the texture of your carpet by vacuuming it with an upholstery brush attachment. Remove the surface wax. Get out the iron.

Spray the area with a cleaning solution. Once the wax is solid lift it from the carpet using the butter knife. Don t let the iron get too hot or it could melt the carpet or burn the paper. The paper should absorb the wax as it melts.

Using the table knife get as much candle wax out of the carpet as you can. It s as if the wax stain never happened. This will serve as the absorbent material for lifting the wax and will also protect the carpet from the heat of the iron. Repeat step number 5 with fresh brown paper or terry cloth until the wax is all gone.

A blunt blade knife like a butter knife a hand held vacuum cleaner clean cloth paper towels or brown paper bags a continue reading remove wax off your carpet without iron. Rinse with a damp cloth dipped in clean water.