We all love the intimate and warm ambiance that candlelight has to offer. So imagine you’ve set up a candle one evening at home. You’re probably relaxing and popping some champagne with your buddies. Lights are dimmed, soft music is playing in the background, and scented candles are in place to create a soothing mood.
The overall setting is conducive for a fun and pleasurable conversation. For you it’s holiday, and you’re so engrossed in the discussion that you forget there was even a lit candle in place. Suddenly, one of your friends cracks an amusing joke sending you into laughter.
Alas! What have you just done? Your laughter has forced you to swing. And you’ve just knocked down the candle. The wax has dripped all over the carpet. A big wax mess is clearly visible on your light colored carpet.
Don’t panic, though. A few candle drips on a plush carpet may appear to be a horrible mess. But it doesn’t have to ruin your party. With a few tricks of the trade, you’ll be able to get your carpet clean and wax-free.
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In this article, you’ll learn how to get candle wax out of your carpet quickly and easily without spoiling your party. You MUST tackle the spilled candle wax right away to increase your chances of getting your rug clean and spotless again.
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What You Will Need
- An Ice Pack
- Iron (a hair dryer also works)
- Rubbing alcohol or carpet cleaner
- Paper towel, brown paper bag, or terry-cloth towel
- Butter Knife (or any other dull knife)
- Vacuum
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Steps To Follow When Getting Candle Wax Off Carpet
Remove the Visible Wax
Before you proceed to any other step, you have to remove the obvious wax using the knife and a plastic bag of ice. Pry up the visible wax with your butter knife. Then, place an ice pack on the stain to harden up any remaining candle wax.
You may wrap your ice pack in a plastic bag or paper towel to prevent the wax from getting wet. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then remove the plastic bag or paper towel. Once the ice has frozen, scrape off any residue until it’s no longer visible.
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Iron the Stain
You need to prepare and iron the stain to liquefy the remaining wax. Ensure that the iron has been turned to its lowest setting, and without steam. Here, you’re required to run a warm iron over the paper towel or terry-cloth to heat the wax.
Place your terry-cloth towel, paper towel, or paper bag over the wax spill on your carpet. Make sure that you’ve appropriately set your iron for your carpet. Why? This is because if the iron is too hot, it can melt the fibers of your carpet.
Slowly and gently, rub your iron over the bag or towel. Always maintain a constant motion when running the iron over the paper. As soon as wax starts seeping into the paper, stop and change to a clean paper. Repeat the procedure until there’s no more wax lifting up.
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Eliminate the Last Bits of Candle Wax
Even though the wax is gone, the stain isn’t, especially if you use a colored candle. In this step, you’re going to get rid of the last bits of the wax spill and remove any stains stuck on your carpet. You will need to have rubbing alcohol or any other commercial carpet cleaner to remove any remaining bits of the wax spill from the rug.
To get rid of the wax stain, pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a clean, dry cloth. Blot or dab the stain with this cloth. Avoid soaking the area with rubbing alcohol. Remember, rubbing alcohol can disintegrate the glue that binds your carpet fibers to the backing.
Additionally, try not to rub the area affected by the candle wax. Doing this can only spread the stain to the adjacent areas of your carpet. You might need to swap the cloths regularly because the coloring is likely to be transmitted from the carpet to the cloth.
Vacuum Your Carpet
The fourth and last step involves vacuuming the carpet with an upholstery brush attachment to restore its texture. It is best to work toward the base of carpet fibers.
Working toward the base in every direction is essential so that any remaining wax can be lifted and sucked away. Once you’re through, you can sprinkle a small amount of carpet freshener on your cleaned rug so it can smell nice.
Final Word!
Fellow candle lovers, getting candle wax out of carpet is not as difficult as it might appear. So, the next time candle wax drips on your carpet, this do-it-yourself guide will help you to get it off your plush carpeting. These carpet cleaning methods have been tried and tested. They guarantee the best results everyone deserves. Try using these steps and tell us your honest opinion in the comments section below.
