Candle Wax Stains on Clothing

RE: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing Post By Margo (Guest Post) (05/15/2008) 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 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... Report Spam or Abuse Request: Candle Wax Stains on Clothing Post by Laurel_admin (380) | (04/07/2008) Contact 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 Answers: 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 Report Spam or Abuse Request: Removing Dried Candle Wax From Cotton Shirt Post by lewis_admin (1197) | (12/27/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact How do I get dried, dripped candle wax off my cotton chenille shirt? Gardon Answers: 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 Report Spam or Abuse