Candles – they infuse a room with a refreshing scent, add a calming ambiance for a relaxing evening and can create a dripping, stubborn mess if they burn too long.
Almost everyone who loves candlelight has dealt with wax spills – and drips onto the carpet are most frustrating. But it's easier to clean than you might think.
Home owners solution
First, remove any excess wax that you can without disturbing the carpeting pile. Cut a paper grocery bag to make a flat surface large enough to fully cover the spill, and place over the wax, or use a white wet towel (a colored towel may transfer color to carpet) . With a warm (not too hot!) iron, press down on the bag. The wax should liquefy, and transfer onto the bag / towel. Continue moving the bag/ towel to a new clean area, and then repeat until all of the wax attaches itself to the bag/ towel. Once you've completed the process and feel as though all wax has been removed give yourself a pat on the back! Make sure to dispose of the used bag/ towel and inspect the iron. If the iron has wax build up you may need to dispose of it also.
If there is extra-stubborn residue remaining, you can try applying an ice cube to re-harden the melted wax, then repeat the process.
you may also contact your local carpet cleaning professional such as Carpet Technologies of Franklin, TN & Nashville, TN
Note: For berber carpets, be sure not to tug at any of the fiber loops as that can cause a run that can span the length of the carpet!
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