
I’m sure many of you have had the experience of accidentally dripping a candle on your clothes and all that’s left is a helpless look and a seemingly irreparable wax stain. Don’t worry, that’s not the end of clothes. Today, let’s talk about how to easily remove wax stains, so you can easily say goodbye to your worries and restore your clothes to like-new condition.
Don’t rush, calm down first
The most important first step when wax drips onto your clothing is to not rush to blot it. The harder you try, the deeper the wax will penetrate and the more trouble it will cause. So, calm down, relax, and let’s tackle it step by step!
Scrape off the excess wax
You can start by using a knife or spoon to scrape off the wax chunks on the surface of your clothes. Be careful not to use too much force to avoid scratching the clothes. If the wax is not completely dry, use a paper towel or cloth to gently press and absorb the wax on the surface. The purpose of this step is to reduce the thickness of the wax to avoid it penetrating too deeply.
Heat treatment: the iron comes in handy
This is where an iron comes in handy. Lay the garment flat on a clean towel or paper towel. Then, set the iron to a low temperature and instead of touching the garment directly, use the steam or heat from the iron to melt the wax. The wax will soften and slowly seep into the paper towel or towel. During this process, change the paper towel or towel a few times to make sure the wax is completely absorbed.
Tip: Remember to use impermeable materials, such as thick paper towels or clean kitchen towels, to avoid the wax seeping through them.
Warm water + laundry detergent again
After ironing, most of the wax stains have been removed from your clothes, but to completely remove the remaining wax, put your clothes in warm water with the right amount of laundry detergent or washing up liquid. Scrub gently, especially those areas with wax residue. The warm water will help dissolve the wax residue and make the cleaning more thorough.
Tumble drying or natural drying?
Once the wax stains are removed, never rush to put the clothes in the dryer. If the wax is not completely removed when drying, the heat may allow the wax to penetrate the garment again. The best way to avoid any residual wax re-curing is to lay the garment flat to dry.
Check the result for perfection!
Before the garment is completely dry, double check to see if any wax stains remain. If there is, you can repeat the above steps until the wax stain is completely gone. By the time everything is done, you’ll realize that the original dress wasn’t that hard to save and even looks like new!
Tip:
Candle type: different types of wax may have different cleaning results. For example, oily wax stains are usually harder to remove than regular wax stains, so be sure to choose the right method based on the type of wax stain.
Advance treatment: If the wax stain has just dripped on and is not completely dry, rushing to absorb a portion of it with a paper towel will be more effective.
Color problem: Some stained wax may leave some marks, if you find color spots when cleaning, try using stain remover or professional stain remover.
Conclusion: Wax stains are hassle-free and clothes are reborn!
With these simple methods, you can completely remove wax stains from your clothes on your own, without the need for costly dry cleaning. Next time, you’ll be able to deal with the embarrassing scene of a candle dripping onto your clothing without any more fumbling. I hope this article helped you unlock the secrets of wax stain removal and give your clothes a fresh new look!