Accidentally spilled candle wax on your carpet? Don’t worry! Follow these simple steps to get it out quickly and easily. First, let the wax cool and harden. This can be sped up by placing an ice pack over it. Next, scrape off as much of the hardened wax as possible using a butter knife. Then, lay a paper towel or brown paper bag over the remaining wax. Gently iron over the paper at a low temperature; the wax will transfer onto the paper. Finally, clean the area with a carpet cleaner or mild detergent.
- Let the wax cool and harden
- Scrape off as much wax as possible
- Place paper towel or brown paper bag over remaining wax
- Iron gently at a low temperature
- Clean with carpet cleaner or mild detergent
For more detailed cleaning tips, visit the Good Housekeeping homepage.