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Candle Wax Removal from your Carpets, Garments or Brick Fireplaces.
Important warning - Caution too much heat can damage your carpet or garment !!
The Brown paper bag and iron does seem to work on fabric and carpets as we get hundreds of people telling us that they used the method successfully. Removing from a wall or fireplace is a bit more difficult but readers have suggested steam irons, hair driers and hot air blowers, also propane torches (Caution), and solvents. Good Luck.
Subject: Candle Wax I just tried the hot iron, paper towel suggestion...WOW. I just saved my shirt and jeans. My late wife would be proud of me. THANKS!!! -- WoodCarver98Subject: Candle Wax Stains. The best way to get rid of stains is not to get them in the first place, there are a few simple ways to avoid them:
1. Buy better candles, cheap candles have lots of additives in them that cause them to stain worse, try a candle that is nothing but paraffin wax, scent, color, and steric acid (the acid helps the candle wax burn away so there is little to no dripping.)
2. Even dripless candles drip if there is a draft near where they are burning, make sure they are not near any open windows, fans, or heater vents.
3. Make sure that the candle holder is big enough to hold any spillovers.
4. Never blow out your candles, use a snuffer, if you don't have one a shot glass or juice glass over the wick until the flame is out works great. and
5. if you have just put a candle out don't move it until the wax has solidified again. -- Hope this helps - BoBoTiger (niki nance)Question: Candle Wax Removal -- Most carpets are made of nylon and heat melts nylon and other fibers. Believe me I used an electric iron and cloth --- melted my inlayed carpet in the kitchen. I purchased "GOOF OFF" which acts like WD40 . But have not needed it yet. Chaz -- chalznsp@centurytel.net 29 Dec 2001
Subject: Burned Berber. I have a friend who tried the iron and paper towel method of wax removal from her Berber carpet who ended up with burn marks from the iron along with the red wax stain so use caution if you attempt this method of wax removal. --"Sheila DeMarco" 17 Feb 2002
Answer: Candle wax removal After some experimenting, I found setting the hot iron on the steam setting and holding it just above the carpet to preheat the stain prior to placing on the paper towel seems to offer better results. (Please with-hold email address) Dr. Bane 02 Dec 2002
Question: Candle Wax I recently saw a submission saying there is no way to get out candle wax... Not true... Its easy... Just use a cloth or brown paper bag... And iron over the stain... The candle wax will then transfer to the cloth or bag... Just make sure to keep the iron in motion so as not to catch the bag on fire... In college... A candle melted all over our new carpet... And this trick worked like a dream! -- Amy Gehrt
Question: Candle Wax Removal To anyone interested: After reading about using an iron to get candle wax out of carpet, I had to give it a shot. I had a puddle of green wax, about 4x4 inches, and soaked into beige carpet. I laid a very absorbent (Scott brand) paper towel down over the stain area. I set my iron to it's highest setting, and without touching the paper towel, hovered the iron less than an inch away and steamed through the paper towel. Using a putty knife, I pressed the paper towel against the stain, and it would soak it up. I repeated this process MANY times until eventually all of the wax was soaked into the paper towel, and there I had my carpet back to normal! Hope this helps answer.. Yes, the iron trick works! -J ohn Darst- 1 Sep 2002
Question: How to Remove Candle Wax I spilt a SERIOUS amount of candle wax on the carpet of my apartment. I would've had to pay hundreds of dollars to replace it until I heard about a great tool. Putting a brown paper bag (a Burger King bag will work!) over the wax spill after it's dried and ironing on top of it WORKS LIKE A CHARM almost instantaneously. It removed every drop of wax and saved me a ton of money. Works Every time! -- "Elizabeth Hartwick" 1 Jan 2003
How to get wax off a concrete fireplace hearth I have a wax stain on my hearth about 8 inches in diameter. I have tried a hair dryer but the wax is too deep to get off. Any help would be appreciated.-- JosephImplant@msn.com (Joseph Sassone) (Ref:0678)
Answer: Candle Wax from Brick: Burn off with small propane torch. Scrape off as much as possible 1st., and vacuum. -- Ron Duffy 6/04/09
Question: Getting candle wax off of berber carpet Hello I spilt candle wax onto my berber carpet. What can I do to remove the wax? Thank you. -- Stephanie D. Isom Isom_S@bls.gov (Ref:0706)
Question: Remove candle wax from blue velvet dress. What's the best way to remove candle wax from my daughter's blue velvet dress? Thanks. -- tkvsc@sccoast.net (Teresa Vereen) (Ref:0640)
Answer: Ref.0640 Hi! After seeing suggestions re ironing over a candle wax stain with paper bag in between: It worked! It took lots of red candle wax off my good black velvet dress, instantly, leaving no trace. Now I wish I had saved all the table cloths, etc. that were "ruined" with candle wax spills. I don't see why it wouldn't work with any fabric, including berber carpets. And with care, wouldn't it also work on a table? You'd just have to be careful while wielding the iron! Bev -- John and Bev Preston 28 Dec 2002
Question: Candle wax How can I remove candle wax from kitchen countertops? Thanks -- Carol Cuccatti cuccatti@earthlink.net (Ref:0332)
Answer: I have found that if you put some ice cubes on your wax and let it freeze or get very, very cold, the wax will just chip right off. This applies to counter tops, candle holders or anything that is not a material such as clothes, carpet, etc. -- Ryan Crystal 03/05/2005
Question: How do I get wax out of carpet? I spilled wax from a candle on my carpet. How do i remove it w/out ruining the carpet? -- mountaingalbeth@aol.com (Ref:0342)
Answer: Removing Candle Wax from Carpets. Try using a steam iron, without water. Set the iron on cotton, with newspaper laid over the candle wax. As the steam is released, the wax will soak into the newspaper. May take a few tries to get the setting right, but has worked for a friend of mine. David -- dwm Feb 19 2007
Question: Wax on carpet. Hi do you have any idea how to remove melted wax from carpets? I think that if I try the iron trick it will just sink deeper into the carpet. Any help? Thanks -- Jason & Kristin Sajdak jsajdak@chorus.net (Ref:0162)
Answer: Wax on Carpet. Try using butain gas like the type u fill lighters with spray it on to the wax and it will become brittle and easy to break up and remove. Tom & Julie Mackley -- K99TJM@aol.com. Sep 23 2006
Question: Can you help me please. I spilled candle wax all over my favorite jeans and I can not seem to find away to get it out . In desperate need of help !!! Thanks -- Jennifer TazLouise@aol.com (Ref:0163)
Answer: I know that candle wax can be dissolved in carbon tetrachloride, however it is toxic and should not be used indoors, methyl alcohol is also supposed to dissolve wax so perhaps rubbing alcohol will work.-- Davina Martin
Answer: Has anyone tried "Dabitoff"? it is dry cleaning fluid and can be used for a whole host of similar stains. Please give any feedback on this one as it is a frequently asked question. Regards -- www.qznaz.com
Subject Wax on cloth table runner. I would like to know the solution for removing candle wax off a cloth table runner. if you can help I would appreciate it thank you for your time -- john and leeann perrine lajj@execpc.com (Ref:0164)
Answer: An Ice cube applied to the wax will make it brittle and it can be broken up easier (like chewing gum).
Answer: A helpful reader has suggested that dry cleaning fluid should dissolve candle wax. "Dabitoff" is the proprietary name for a suitable domestic cleaning product-- www.qznaz.com
Question: Melted Candle Wax in Drain Somehow my aunt ended up with candle wax going down the drain. How does she remove it? -- Happy reading, Di Herald dherald@wic.net or http://www.mancon.com/genre/
Question: Candle Wax in Sink. Have candle making wax in kitchen sink. Help can't get water to go down at all -- Kentucky Chat Group -- StaciQ31@aol.com 24 Jan 2004
Answer: Wax Down Drain. Regarding the question with the heading "Candle Wax Clogged Drain of wash basin in bath."
We had this problem last night, and looked at your site for suggestions. The solution you recommended was mechanical removal, but the wax was too far down for us to do that without taking apart the drain.
What we did was boil a huge pot full of water, then dump the scalding water down the drain. It drained very slowly at first (as before), but by the time we had poured the whole pot down the drain had completely cleared (presumably by melting the wax). We continued to flush with hot tap water for a while, to make sure the wax didn't collect elsewhere in the system.
Thanks for collecting answers on your site! -- Jonathan Aldrich 2 Sep 2002Answer: We suggested mechanical removal, any more ideas? -- www.qznaz.com
Question: Melted wax. how can I remove melted wax from the bottom of votive cups without scratching or breaking the fragile glass which is a special gift -- Julie Johnson waxbill@worldnet.att.net (Ref:0165)
Answer#1: How to remove candle wax from glass votive containers Place the glass candle holder in the freezer for a few hours (2-3 hrs at least) then take them out and use a butter knife and "pop" out the old wax. Works for me every time. Then if you want to, wash the holders in really hot soapy water to clean and re-use them again. -- ITSRISS 21 Oct 2002
Answer#2: How to remove Candlewax from Glass Votive Containers A chandler's tip (used to clean equipment)...
1.Take a disposable aluminum pie tin that does not contain any holes (check for holes by first filling with water, then dry out THOROUGHLY before proceeding to the next step).
2. Preheat your oven to 175-200 degrees. No hotter, as wax is flammable at high temps!
3. Place the aluminum pie tin inside a deep, glass baking dish to catch any possible wax spills. (You do not want to spill any wax inside your oven when using this technique, as it will smoke and catch fire later at higher temps).
4. Place your votive containers upside down inside aluminum pie tin, so that as wax melts, it will drain into the pie tin.
5. Place in oven, and check every 20 minutes. When wax has liquified and drained into pie tin, remove from oven.
6. Glasses will be hot! Pick up with a paper towel to prevent burned fingers, and wipe glass thoroughly with paper towels to absorb any residue wax. If wax has spilled into glass baking dish, wipe with paper towels while it is still hot.
7. If wax has been removed, but a light waxy film remains, wash votive glasses in hot water or run through dishwasher.
8. Let wax cool and solidify inside pie tin. When completely cool, throw away. The best tip of all is a preventative one. Spray a light coating of vegetable cooking spray inside votive glasses before inserting votive candles. Melted candles will slide out easily later! -- Fawn Martin Rubedo Candles Organization: Rubedo Candles -- www.rubedocandles.com 14 Sep 2002
Answer#3: If you put water in the glass then it is possible to SLOWLY heat it up in a microwave oven to a temperature that would soften or perhaps even melt the wax. If there is gold patterning on the glass do not microwave. -- Patience Chan Hong Kong
Answer#4: Dry Cleaning fluid, if you can get it, dissolves candle wax. www.qznaz.com
Answer#5: Candle Wax in Votive Cups Hope you were able to get the wax out of your votive cups. A prevention hint--next time put a small amount of water in the bottom of the votive cup and then place the candle in it. The water will keep the wax from sticking and the candle remains will come out easily. -- Annette Robertson 31 Dec 2003
Answer#6: Removing Candle Wax From Glass Holder In answer to cleaning candle wax out of Glass Votive cups or any glass candle holder. If you heat water ( in the tap if it gets hot enough ) to just before boiling you can A: set the container in the water and put a little in the holder. Take the container out of the water ( carefully the water WILL burn you) the melted candle wax will slide right out. Do not let water in holder cool down, dump water out of it before attempting to slide out wax. -- Hot Marine Girl 99 June 27, 2004
Answer#7: Wax Rremoval from Votive. Found easier way, prior to use, so thought I'd let you know! Place Dawn, Joy, etc, in bottom of votive, prior to use. Afterwards left over wax just pops out and you can wash votive in dishwasher. Hope this helps! Leah -- Leah Barwick. Oct 15 2007
Question: Candle wax on walls. I have a green candle on a table that is close to my white wall in the living room. After I blew out my candle, green wax splattered on the wall. I got the wax off, but the green dye still remains. How do I clean this off without taking the paint off with it? If anyone has any ideas, please email me at -- cbruce@pris.bc.ca Thank you, this site is great! (Ref:0167)
Question: Candle Wax on Brick Fireplace. Is the best way to try to iron this off a la fabric tile? Is there a better way, or are ironing or carbon tetrachloride the only solutions? Thanks. -- “Jim Robertson jar@erols.com (Ref:0069)
Question: Wax stains on fireplace bricks. I was wondering how to rid myself of wax stains on the fireplace bricks? We had some candles lit on the mantle, then they dripped all over the bricks!! I waited until it was dry, and then scraped up the excess, but the oily stain still remains. I tried using heat to remove it, but that only made the stain bigger. Please help me! Regards. Angela -- Angela M. Kennedy sexycowgirl23@yahoo.com (Ref:0168)
Question: Candle Wax on Brick Fireplace. Is the best way to try to iron this off a la fabric style? Is there a better way, or are ironing or carbon tetrachloride the only solutions? Thanks. (Ref:0166)
Answer: Wax Stains on Brick Fireplace. -- I often use a blow dryer to melt the wax off certain things. But you need to be ready to wipe the wax immediately as it melts, especially since you are suggesting that you have colored candles. Suggest you try a small area first. -- Mario De Blasio. 06/08/09
Answer: Candle wax can be dissolved in dry cleaning fluid however it is toxic and should not be used indoors unless there is very good ventilation. Placing a garment in the freezer or applying ice can make the wax brittle and it can then be broken up. Please give us feedback on this one as it is a frequently asked question. Regards -- www.qznaz.com
Answer: One way to get rid of this it to get a cloth, place it on the wax, put the hot iron on top of it, wait till it melts, remove the iron, wait till its cool again and lift the cloth off. It should remove most of the wax.
Question: Candle Wax Clogged Drain of Wash Basin. What is the best or the most convenient way to remove melted wax from the face basin? A candle the size of a half of an orange had melted and was on fire and someone push the container with the hot wax in the face basin and down the drain. Any help will be appreciated. -- frankyb1940@aol.com
Mechanical removal is the best answer we can come up with. -- Ed
Answer: wax down drain (#24) Regarding the question with the heading "Candle Wax Clogged Drain of wash basin in bath." We had this problem last night, and looked at your site for suggestions. The solution you recommended was mechanical removal, but the wax was too far down for us to do that without taking apart the drain. What we did was boil a huge pot full of water, then dump the scalding water down the drain. It drained very slowly at first (as before), but by the time we had poured the whole pot down the drain had completely cleared (presumably by melting the wax). We continued to flush with hot tap water for a while, to make sure the wax didn't collect elsewhere in the system. Thanks for collecting answers on your site! -- Jonathan Aldrich 2 Sep 2002
Question: Removing wax from carpet. Hi, Could you please tell me how to get melted wax out of a carpet? Thank you.
Answer: To remove candle wax from clothing: place a paper towel over the wax then place a warm iron on the paper towel - this melts the wax which gets soaked into the towel....voila! - Why
Answer: Wax on carpets my son tried the paper towel and iron trick to remove wax from his carpet and thank you it worked great...just lay paper towel over the wax and place warm iron on the paper towel repeat until the wax is gone ...... thank you kissboobaby June 01, 2004 (Ref:0988)
Question: Candle wax on carpet Help!!! I have melted candle wax on my carpet. How do I get it out. It has already dried and hardened. Help!!! I have melted candle wax on my carpet. How do I get it out. It has already dried and hardened. -- PandSofSF@aol.com (Ref:0362)
Candle wax. What is the safe way to remove a large amount of candle wax on a cherry end table? A glass candle holder cracked and leaked. Thank you.-- SODIEH@aol.com
Question: Wax. How do you remove melted wax from clothing? "dmillerg" dmillerg@gateway.net (Ref:0020)
Answer: If you will lay a brown paper bag over the garment before you iron over it then keep moving the bag around it will absorb the wax -- Magand
Question: Candle Wax on Sofa How can I get green candle wax off of my new yellow sofa, I have already tried the brown paper bag and hot iron. It did not take it all out. Anything else? jdodson@rivnet.net (Judith Dodson) (Ref:0568)
Answer: Candle Wax. I used a Iron & paper towels, I put a towel over the paper towel and the wax came off on the paper towel, It took more than one application but I had a lot of it on mine. Hope it works for you.. Nita -- Nita Johnes 11/08/08
Question: candle wax on couch? Did anyone ever give you a good solution as to getting cancle wax of a couch? I am in the same predicament right now -- Andrea Kelly akelly@disetronic-usa.co 5 Feb 2004 (Ref:0964)
Question: Candlewax Wall. I recently got candlewax on my non-gloss white wall at home from a wall votive holder, Have any suggestions that wont make the paint come off the wall? -- sublimelover02@yahoo.com 19/04/2005 (Ref:1098)
Answer: Removing Candle Wax from a Wall. Try holding a steam iron a few inches from the wall with wax and shoot the steam on the wall (don't touch the iron to the wall). As the wax starts to melt, wipe it with a towel; continue the process until all the wax is removed,. This worked for me -- Foggy 14/08/2005
Answer:candle wax removal. Type candlewax.com on aol -- SSTX 5 Jul 2002
Question: Candle Wax out of Berber carpet? Hello, We would like to know how to get out candle wax out of Berber carpet? We are getting ready to move out of this house and would like to know how to get rid of the wax. Any thing would help thank you. -- Angela 5 Jan 2003 (Ref:0912)
Answer: Wax in Carpet. In the event you haven't gotten a response to your question about getting the wax out of the carpet... i have the perfect solution for you ... or if you have already moved here is some helpful advice for the future.... lay down newspaper over the wax take a hot iron over the top of the newspaper and the wax will melt right into the paper.... same idea works for carmel and those icky fillings that come in valentines candys except don't use the newspaper use a wet towel... otherwise you'll just end up with newspaper and candy stuck to your carpet... hope i could help.-- Brandie W. Feb 26 2006
Subject: Candle Wax removal from clothes. Be sure to put a towel or hot pad between the legs if removing from pant legs. The brown paper bag/iron suggestion worked like magic. The steam heat from the iron transfers the wax from the garment to the paper. I did not put any pressure from the iron onto the paper. Just held it slightly above it. -- J L 27/12/09
