How To Remove Candle Wax Stain From Wood Furniture/Couch?
The user needs to act carefully in order to get rid of the wax from his wood furniture without gouging or scratching the wooden surface. The steps to remove wax from wooden furniture are given below:
- Soften Dried Wax:
The first step will be to soften the dried wax using a blow dryer on medium heat. As a precautionary measure, the blow dryer needs to be placed 3 to 4 inches away from the wooden surface. - Blot The Wax:
The next step will be to blot the soften wax with a soft & white cloth. - Prepare Solution:
After that, the user needs to prepare a solution containing a half cup of vinegar and a full cup of water. - Wipe-out The Wax With Solution:
After that, the user needs to dampen a clean cloth into a solution and wipe out the remaining wax from the wooden surface. - Polish The Furniture:
The last step in the process will be to polish the wooden surface using wood polish in order to restore its shine back to original.
How To Remove Candle Wax From Furniture Fabric:
There are several methods by which the wax from fabric furniture can be removed. Some of the methods are mentioned below:
Excess Wax Removing Method:
The steps to follow in this method are given below:
- Let The Wax Dry:
The first step is to let the wax dry completely because starting its removal before letting it dry might smear the wax resulting in making the wax removal more difficult. - Use Ice On Wax:
After the wax is completely dry, the user can put few ice cubes on to a plastic bag and apply it on to the dried wax in order to chill the wax. Chilling causes the wax to become brittle that will help in chipping the wax easily. - Scrape The Wax Off:
The last step will be to scrape the excess wax off gently using a butter knife. The user needs to make sure not to use the knife with force as it can damage the fabric. There is a possibility that the method will not help in the removal of whole wax from the fabric.
Iron Method:
Before using the iron method, it is necessary that the user checks out the fabric labels in order to be sure that the fabric is safe for iron use. In case, the labels are missing, the user needs to try the iron on an inconspicuous or small area before proceeding to the larger area. The steps to remove wax from fabric furniture are mentioned below:
- Warm The Iron Up:
The first step will be to warm the iron up using a medium heat setting. - Iron The Wax Over The Bag:
The next step will be to place a paper bag on to the wax followed by heating iron on to the paper bag. The iron will immediately start to melt and will transfer from fabric to the paper bag. The user can also replace the paper bag with a clean rag. Also, while using a paper bag, he needs to make sure that it is ink-free as ink can stain the fabric. - Repeat The Process:
After that, the user needs to remove the paper bag containing wax and repeat the process several times to get the whole wax out of fabric furniture. - Remove Stains:
The last step will be to use fabric or carpet cleaner in order to remove residual stains once the wax is taken off. The user needs to spray the stain with a cleaner and then wait for a minute before removing the stain with a clean cloth or paper towel. The process needs to be repeated until the stain is completely off.