Request: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
Archived on 10/26/2009
How do you get candle wax out of a cotton shirt? I ironed the wax out with a paper bag. It appeared to be out so I washed it. It still appeared to be out so I dried it a little, but took it out after about 5 minutes. It's still there. Have I ruined my shirt?
Rhonda from Edmond, OK
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RE: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
Had blue candle wax spill all over my son's brand new cotton plaid shirt in about 5 different areas. I heard not to use the iron with blue (non-white) wax as it may set the stain. First, I scraped off as much as I could with a knife. Then threw the shirt in the freezer for an hour and scraped more off.
Then I used a blow dryer to heat up and melt the wax, blotting with paper towels. (It's a pain because the paper towels blow away). Then I soaped it up with a Dawn-like soap (we live in Central America and have this soap called Axion which takes grease off) and with a toothbrush and hot water scrubbed and scrubbed. Rinsed, soaped and scrubbed more. Then put whole shirt in warm water with the soap. Just rinsed it out and it looks like it all came out, wax and stains.
The trick is to keep at it. (05/15/2008)
By Margo
RE: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
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As I was going thru your answers on how to get candle wax out, I happened to remember what I had read in a magazine on the subject.
My wax left a deep red color on a new and expensive tablecloth. I went to my husband's tool closet and got the WD 40 and sprayed it. Some spots required twice, but it disappeared. After washing, it was good as new.
(07/28/2008)
By ThriftyFun
RE: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
Use a blow dryer it comes right off. (08/12/2008)
By kyyiy
RE: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
Most of the remedies for wax spills on clothing, carpets, etc. work well, especially using ice paks to harden the wax, then scrapping the wax off. However, I suggest that we all start using Soy candles in the future. They are environmentally pure, safer, and easier to clean up stains. (12/25/2008)
By Lou B.
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Request: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
Archived on 04/07/2008
I knocked over a red candle (a whole lot of wax!) on my white Hollister shirt (100% cotton) can any1 help save my shirt!
Tyler from Kentucky
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RE: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
I used to work detailing cars and used a liquid degreaser to totally remove melted crayons from light colored upholstery. Try Penzoil degreaser from any Walmart or auto supply place. Put some in a spray bottle and spray on the cloth rub it in and keep rubbing it with a clean rag. Keep turning the rag so you are blotting what the liquid is dissolving. Wax is grease and this dissolves grease. hope this helps, nancy (01/23/2007)
By nancy
RE: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
The best idea is the wax paper with the iron. I have done it that way with no problems. If it is a lot of wax you might have to change the wax paper and repeat the steps, but this really works. (01/24/2007)
By Joyce
RE: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
If the stain is wet, get the wax wet and rub it with the tip of your finger nail. At least it worked for me (08/19/2007)
By miss america
RE: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing
I tried the tip with the hair dryer. The results are phenomenal! The candle wax stain came of in no time! (10/10/2007)
By Genesis
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Request: Removing Dried Candle Wax From Cotton Shirt
Archived on 12/27/2006
How do I get dried, dripped candle wax off my cotton chenille shirt?
Gardon
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RE: Removing Dired Candle Wax From Cotton Shirt
Put plenty of tissue paper or similar on your ironing board, then place the shirt wax side down on it. With the tip of your iron, you should be able to melt the wax from the shirt onto the paper. (11/19/2004)
By cheeseeatingsurrendermonkey
RE: Removing Dried Candle Wax From Cotton Shirt
Try using a hair dryer on high heat. First, make sure you put a white rag/towel or wad of paper towels under the wax area. Then as it melts it will soak it up. BLOT- do not rub the stain and continue to do so until all the melted wax is gone. If it leaves a greasy stain, apply corn starch and let it sit a while to soak it up. You may have to do this more than once. Then, Apply Zout/ Shout or some other stain remover and wash. Do not dry in the dryer until you are sure the stain is out! Heat sets stains and you will never get it out! If it is a REAL favorite shirt, just take it to the cleaners and don't do anything your self! (11/20/2004)
By Caima
RE: Removing Dried Candle Wax From Cotton Shirt
Try boiling water and then a little soap. It works fine for linen. (01/02/2005)
By Terry
RE: Removing Dried Candle Wax From Cotton Shirt
To remove candle wax, get the shirt damp and rub the spot. That should get it off. DO NOT DRY THE SHIRT. (01/20/2006)
By Donna D.
RE: Removing Dried Candle Wax From Cotton Shirt
Place a clean towel or piece of paper towel on the wax and iron over it with the iron on a low setting. Or you could use a hairdryer to heat the wax and transfer it to the towel. The Spray and Wash shouldn't matter. Then wash .. If there is still color left over after you wash it (check before it goes in the dryer) use a bit of Dawn dish soap or try the Spray and Wash.
(02/26/2006)
By Madelynnsmama
RE: Removing Dried Candle Wax From Cotton Shirt
OH!! Thanks to al of u who have removed wax. I liked Terry's idea the best, with the bioling water. I have a nice tablecloth, and my grandaughter (4) thought there was just too much wax in the holder. (10/15/2006)
By Laurie
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