Wax Stains on Clothing

By Elley (Guest Post) 02/11/2009

Worked perfect! I stained a sweater with disgusting brown wax almost a year ago, tried the ironing trick then used shout on the stain. There is NO remnants of wax. Thank you!

By myriam (Guest Post) 02/05/2009

Thank you so much the paper towel trick, worked really well. Now my mom won't find out about my accident. lol

By Mouse in the House (Guest Post) 01/15/2009

Hi all-
My boyfriend spilled red candle wax all over a cotton button-up shirt. I read your postings and tried the trick of ironing over it (with a paper towel between the shirt and the iron to absorb the wax). This took the bright red out, but left what looked like huge greasy spots behind.

I then soaked those spots in "Goo Gone" (a cleaner that removes glue, sticker gunk, wax, etc) for a few minutes, washed the shirt by hand, soaked the spots again for 4-5 minutes, then washed the shirt again, and threw it in the dryer. You can't tell AT ALL. Looks brand new.

Thanks for the advice!

By (Guest Post) 01/08/2009

It didn't work for me.

By Michelle D. (Guest Post) 01/03/2009

Tonight I got white candle wax on my jeans, cotton shirt, and 100% cotton ribbed sweater. The low iron with the paper towel worked wonderfully with the jeans and the shirt, however, did not do very well on the ribbed sweater. Great idea! Thanks for the help!

By Elliott (Guest Post) 12/19/2008

WOW! putting a papertowel on top of the wax and then ironing on low heat worked so well! I was amazed to see it go away, thanks!

By julie (Guest Post) 11/30/2008

This was very helpful but I didn't have iron on, so i just boiled water and held the fabric over the steam. The wax just seemed to evaporate it worked wonders. Thanx so much for the advice.

By brittany (Guest Post) 11/16/2008

All of you just saved me 200$. I spilled wax on my sisters brand new pants. Thanks so very, very much. xoxo Brittany

By Tasha (Guest Post) 11/15/2008

I spilled red candle wax on my white and black wool coat. Now for the paper towel and iron. Does the paper towel have to be wet or dry?

By Whitney (Guest Post) 11/03/2008

I'm going to have to try this. I wore a brand-new shirt to get my eyebrows waxed a few weeks ago and the girl dripped wax on it! I've washed it, treated it and brushed it with a toothbrush and hot water (all that did was pill up the fabric.) I have to try the hot iron and paper towel trick!

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How do I remove candle wax from a terry cloth jacket?

Vicki from Cincinnati, OH

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RE: Candle Wax Stain on Clothing

With an iron heated to low and some viva paper towels you will place the paper toweling over the candle wax, then lightly press the warm iron on the paper towels and this will warm the wax so it can be removed. (05/10/2006)

By angellface

RE: Candle Wax Stain on Clothing

Try putting an old dish rag on top of the wax and then use an iron on it. The wax should soak into the old dish rag. Good luck (05/11/2006)

By Christy

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