How To Get Candle Wax Out Of Couch

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You've had a nice relaxing evening by candlelight… right up to the point you knocked the candle over. Now your mind is filled with questions like, 'how do you get dried candle wax out of carpets and sofas?' So, what's the best way to get candle wax out of carpet fibres and sofa fabrics? Our simple steps will show you how to remove candle wax.

Learn how to remove candle wax with our tips and ensure your romantic evenings are never interrupted by pesky wax stains.

How to get dried candle wax out of carpets

If you get to the stain quickly enough then you may be able to remove wax from carpet fibres with kitchen towel sheets alone. But what if the wax has set in a little – how do you get dried candle wax out of carpets? Try these steps:

Harden the wax. Unlike many other stains, dry wax can actually be easier to remove than fresh, wet wax. Ice can help you remove wax from carpets by hardening the stain. Just rub an ice pack over the stain until the stain is firm, not wet.
Scrape off as much as you can. Use the back of a butter knife and be gentle to avoid damaging the carpet pile. Get as much of the wax off as you can.
Iron the stain. Yes, you read that correctly. The final step is to melt the wax back to a liquid state and let a kitchen towel absorb it. Place a sheet of kitchen towel over the stain and iron it. You'll need a strong paper towel to get the job done – we like Plenty.

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That's how to get dried candle wax out of carpet fibres, so now onto how to get candle wax out of fabric couch surfaces.

How to get candle wax off sofa fabrics

If carpets aren't your concern, you might be wondering how to get candle wax out of fabric couch surfaces. Our guide will help you learn how to get candle wax off sofa fabrics.

Repeat our candle wax removal technique for carpets. This is a tried and tested method so it's likely it'll do the job of removing wax stains from fabric sofas.
Try using a hairdryer instead of an iron. This is a great option if you're concerned about damaging your sofa. Use a low setting on the hairdryer to heat the wax gently and it'll start melting. Lay your Plenty kitchen towel over the stain to absorb the wax and repeat until it's gone.
Clean with liquid detergent. Certain stains, particularly very light ones, may respond well to liquid detergent. As with any cleaning solution, test your detergent on a small area first to make sure the upholstery doesn't react badly to it. Then apply a small amount to the stain and dab with a clean cloth or tissue. 'Rinse' by dabbing the area with a paper towel dipped in plain water.

Whether you spill wax on your sofa or your carpet, now you know the best way to get candle wax out of carpet and sofa surfaces. There's no need to worry about wax drips anymore, so enjoy your candlelight!

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