Candles can make a home feel warm and inviting, making people more comfortable in the environment. However, when you light candles around the house, sooner or later there can be an accident, leaving your with an un-sightly and difficult to clean mess on your hands.
Trying to remove candle wax from your carpets without the proper tools and correct procedures can be very frustrating. Luckily there are some great tips and tricks that you can use to remove candle wax from carpet yourself, which will save you money in the long run. In this article we’ll go over a few steps to removing candle wax from your carpets.
Follow these steps to remove your problem and keep your carpet looking clean.
Tips on removing candle wax from your carpets
Step #1: First and foremost, do not try to scrape the wax. This can damage the fibers in the carpet. Instead, find your iron, a white terry cloth, and your patience.
Step #2: Dampen a white terry cloth without wringing completely dry. Turn your iron on its lowest steam setting and don’t forget to fill your iron with water.
Step #3: Place the damp towel on top of the wax then place the hot iron on the towel. Do not leave the iron still for more then 30 seconds, as it could singe the carpet.
Step #4: After about 10-15 seconds, raise the iron and move the towel to a clean spot and repeat. This process is not quick, but it is effective. Continue until the wax has completely been transferred to the towel.
Unfortunately, the color dye in the candle wax can sometimes leave a stain in the carpet that the above cleaning method sometimes can’t remove. In that case just give us a Superior Carpet Cleaning a call and we’ll make sure the stain is gone for good, or your money back!
Post Tip- Although the Scotch Guard can’t help with the wax, it can help prevent the staining with the dyes in the candle. Ask us about all the benefits of Scotch Guard.
