How do you get out a Wax Stain from clothes?

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The stain looks like an oil stain, but I know it is wax because it becomes more evident when ironed.

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  1. Just Me says:
    May 26, 2009 at 12:08 am

    What type of fabric is the cloth made of?

    Without really knowing the type of cloth, here are 2 things you can try:

    * Place 2 folded paper towels on both sides of the stained area and press with a warm iron. The paper towels will absord the melted wax.

    ** Removing Candle Wax Stains:

    These instructions are for removing candle wax or paraffin from a washable fabric. Before you begin, read the care label. Do not use any products or procedures prohibited by the care label.

    Pretest each cleaning agent on an inconspicuous area before you start working on the stain. Use a dull knife to scrape excess wax from the fabric. Place stained fabric between white paper towels and press with a warm iron from the back of the fabric to remove the wax. Change the towel as it picks up stain.

    Sponge stained area with a commercial fabric and upholstery cleaner. Rinse with water. Next, apply a detergent to the stain. Launder, using hot water and a bleach that's safe for the fabric. If dye stain remains, sponge area with a solution made from one part rubbing alcohol to two parts water. Rinse with water.

    If the stain is stubborn, sponge the area repeatedly with a commercial cleaner. Blotting occasionally. Continue treatment as long as stain is being removed. Flush with clean water and allow to dry completely. Sponge with water. Apply diluted hand dishwashing detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Keep moist and blot occasionally.

    Continue as long as a stain is being removed. Flush with water. Launder, using a bleach that's safe for the fabric.

    I hope these work!

  2. aloneathome says:
    May 26, 2009 at 12:08 am

    Try gue gone, you can get it from wal-mart.

  3. Natasha C says:
    May 26, 2009 at 12:08 am

    I would first iron it with absorbent kitchen paper between it and the iron, to get most of it out, and then rub some pure detergent (dishwashing liquid) into the stain , and wash that out thoroughly by hand, using water as hot as the material can bear.

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