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Yes, it even works for Nair Hair Removal Wax! Unbelievable.
Posted on 01/07/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I am a guy and the paper towel and low temp. Iron worked for me too! Thank you to whomever posted the answer.
Posted on 12/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Incredible. I'm trying to sell my home and was frantic about an unsightly wax stain, but this worked in under a minute. Thank you!
Posted on 10/27/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Ms. Savage (Guest Post)
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This really worked. I had it on a pretty low setting at first, but I put the iron on 4, and it started working right away. It looks as if nothing was there. I would suggest going no higher than 4, and paper towels work just fine.
Posted on 07/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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The brown paper bag and LOW iron really worked. You made a believer out of me. I spilled red wax all over my cream colored carpet. I am a fanatic. I ironed it out. But, the black from the candle wick was still there. I used soap and water to get that out.
Thanks
Posted on 03/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Thank you all! I've been crying about the wax on my couch after the paper bag and 4 minutes never knew it was there!
Posted on 03/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By David Hannan (Guest Post)
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Do the paper bag and a Iron it works AWESOME! I used the paper lunch bag and the iron at normal ironing temperature.
Posted on 02/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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HELP! IT DID NOT WORK IT ONLY THE STAIN BIGGER AND BROWN IT LOOKS BURNT AND ITS "NOT S.O.S"
Editor's Note: It sounds like you had the iron on too high.
Posted on 01/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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brown paper bag with iron worked great
Posted on 11/27/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Thanks for the great tips, you saved me from a really bad candle wax situation! I also just used normal white paper which worked fine when I ran out of brown paper.
Posted on 10/21/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Thanks for all the help. My brother just recently got married and before he did his fiance and her two kids and his son all lived together and some how out of the three kids one of them encouraged the other two to pour red wax on a beige floor now the sister is trying to get the wax up.
Posted on 10/09/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Roxi/Bemidji, MN (Guest Post)
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Thank you to all the wonderful people that saved my carpet. I had no idea what or how to do this with out your help. It worked!!!!
Posted on 07/27/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I used a double paper towel...a few of them when the oil starting melting and had no problem removing red wax off a beige carpet. I did put the iron on the next to lowest setting and when I still saw red, I put the nose of the iron directly on the carpet, then a papertowel underneath when I saw more red! It worked great and did not need a grease cleaner.
Posted on 07/06/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have scraped off as much as I could & removed the rest by ironing with a doubled paper towel to melt the candle and absorb the grease. There may be a grease stain remaining, which you can take out with spot removed for grease. There may be problems with colored candles, though, as the coloring may still stain your carpet. Then you might consider trimming the spot - I have even filled in spots on a shag with clean fibers from the edge, which I glued in!
Posted on 05/25/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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HELP!! ..it doesnt work, ive tried it twice now! Its picked up small bits but its still visible! And i live in private student accomodation, so it must be removed! any other ideas? please?! Thanks X
Posted on 05/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Helen McGregor (Guest Post)
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Great tip! Worked brilliantly
Posted on 12/14/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Thank you, Oh Paper Bag Guru! My carpet is saved!
Posted on 11/28/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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the iron and the brown paper bag really works. thank you sooo much!! =]
Posted on 10/22/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I need to clean wax off the carpet in the Sanctuary in our Cathedral. Years of build-up! Ghastly wax!!! Ironing took hours and hours to do a small section. Any tips on a quicker method? PLEASE!!
Posted on 08/13/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Stephanie (Guest Post)
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The paper bag & iron thing really works. You can also use normal paper it works just as well, but make sure you've got a couple of sheets.
Posted on 03/18/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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A two year old candle wax stain on carpet and the brown bag, iron deal picked it right up. Unbelievable! Thanks to whom ever shared the info first!
Posted on 03/15/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hallelujah! The iron and paperbag trick W-O-R-K-E-D!!!!!
Posted on 03/12/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have several spots on the carpet in my apartment and i want to get them out so when i move out i dont lose my security deposit. does this technique really work?
Posted on 01/13/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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does anyone know who to get candle wax off my carpet floor i spilled some while i was cleaning under the bed???
Posted on 12/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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That worked AWESOME!! I'm moving in about two months and since I'm in an apartment I'd be screwed if I had wax on the carpet...I can't believe how good it worked.
Thanks a million!
Posted on 04/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Awesome! Thanks so much for your advice....it worked great!
Posted on 04/18/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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totally works..thanks for the tip..who would have ever thought!
Posted on 03/20/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Thanks so much for the tip. The brown paper bag and warm ironed worked great. :)
Posted on 02/14/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi,
It's very important to use a warm iron, not hot, set at its lowest setting, otherwise you can scorch the carpet. Synthetic fibers like nylon burn easily and because replacing carpets is expensive, take great care. You can also use several layers of paper towel or cover the paper bag or towel with a cotton towel.
Susan from ThriftyFun
Posted on 02/08/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I tried the iron thing, burnt my carpet
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way to go. worked well on a wool oriental!
Posted on 01/29/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi Samantha,
Take a plastic spatula and gently scrape it, getting as much as possible scraped off the glass. Then if any remains, using a plastic scrubby, clean with glass cleaner.
Susan from ThriftyFun
Posted on 12/23/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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How do you get it off of glass tables??
Posted on 12/23/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Darlene Parent (Guest Post)
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It worked like a charm. I was very impressed. Thought my carpet was ruined, but the brown bag and iron really worked.
Posted on 11/27/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I haven't tried the iron/paper bag thing although I have not heard anyone tell me they couldn't get it out.
Now my question is:
Can I get the candle wax (green) stain out even if its been well over a year since it spilled?
Please help, thanks guys. :)
Posted on 11/07/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I haven't tried the iron/paper bag thing although I have not heard anyone tell me they couldn't get it out.
Now my question is:
Can I get the candle wax (green) stain out even if its been well over a year since it spilled?
Please help, thanks guys. :)
Posted on 11/07/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Strange as it may sound, it made a believer out of me! Thanks for the helpful tips.
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By tina mancinelli (Guest Post)
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help
Posted on 09/29/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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omg i spilt candle wax all over my mom's carpet and i am so glad i read this thanks so much the paper bag thing really did work
Posted on 06/29/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I sure hope the brown paper bag method works thanks for the advice.
Posted on 06/10/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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You can also use paper towels covered with aluminum foil. Iron over foil and heat will melt wax and absorb into towel.
I had one of those expensive overrated three-wick candles from a known candle company that got a hot spot (that they claimed their candles did not get) and a hole formed in the side of the candle pouring wax all over an antique doily, a wood table, a decorator basket and my carpet. This method worked on EVERYTHING. For lumpy items like the basket, I would recommend taping the towel to the basket and pressing the steam button so as not to burn your fingers. As wax melts, it will drip onto towel and be absorbed.
Posted on 05/07/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I recommend the brown paper bag and iron as well. It worked for me and I have suggested it to two friends and they couldn't believe it was so easy!
Posted on 03/12/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi!
I know the best way to remove wax off carpet. All you need is an iron and a brown paper bag. Take a brown paper bag and put it over the stain. Use the warm iron to go over the brown paper bag. The bag will "suck up" all the wax and your carpet will be clean! Try it, you won't believe your eyes! I managed to remove a two year old wax stain in no time!
Good luck!
Posted on 12/01/2003 | Report Spam or Abuse
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