Stain Removal Guide

Candle Wax

For detailed instructions on how to treat a stain for:

Appearance: Stiff and built-up.
Contains: Paraffin, beeswax, stearic acid, dye and perfume.
Characteristics: Characteristics
Procedure:
Candle wax that is sitting on top of the carpet can sometimes be removed using the same technique as chewing gum. If the wax is melted into the tufts of the carpet, the following method can be employed.
1. Place a clean white terry towel over wax. Apply a warm iron (avoid hot settings) on top of the towel.
Wax will melt into towel.
2. Repeat if necessary. To remove final traces, apply Volatile Solvent and blot.


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