How to remove dried candle wax from carpet

[grampi]

Is there anything I can put on this dried wax to liquefy it without damaging the carpet?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Hair dryer will melt it and you can absorb it into craft paper or a terry towel. Just watch the carpet so you don't scorch it. Scrape up any remaining and touch up with a solvent spotter.

 

[TimM]

I use craft paper and an old iron set on medium. Works good. Try to scrape up as much of the wax before you put heat to it.

 

[ruff]

It depends.
The heat and paper works well on white candle wax. It will, however, set the dye of a colored wax.
In that case, some solvents will help release the hold of the wax onto the fibers. Combine with gentle agitation, cold water rinses and patience, and it will do the job. The left over grease from the wax can be removed with OMS.

 

[grampi]

I tried the hair dryer with some success, then I decided to pour boiling water on it and then suck it up with my carpet cleaner...that seemed to work pretty well...it did leave a slight stain that I can't seem to get out...all of the wax is out though...thanks for the help!

 

[Desk Jockey]

it did leave a slight stain that I can't seem to get out

Blame Ofer, he got here too late to warn you about a stain.

 

[bob vawter]

why paper?
a damp white terrycloth works so much better

 

[ruff]

Blame Ofer, he got here too late to warn you about a stain.

I take full responsibility.
Please send bill to my representative attention R.C.- http://www.chavezrestoration.com/

Man, if only I could sleep more, I'll get here even later.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'll pay it but only until your dementia kicks in. Then I have full control of your back account...brother.

 

[ruff]

It already did. You can call me Zee.

Here's the latest picture from my condo in Santa Barbara:

 

[Ron K]

why paper?
a damp white terrycloth works so much better

Damp?
We always use dry.
Also a hot enough Truck mount will usually get most of it my old Steamway would my Prochem meh!

 

[FredC]

Hey grampi!
Did you ever find yourself a spot machine?

 

[bob vawter]

a damp terry cloth has more "pulling " power than a dry one.....
as the moisture is pulled out by the medium hot iron the wax will be pulled (absorbed) better as well.....
i worry 'bout some of yous kids sometimes!
the kraft paper trick is crazi ..there hardly ANY absorption in thin azzed paper!

 

[Mike Draper]

My judson C4 with a little giant can take wax out in 30 seconds. Just sayin..

 

[Ron K]

a damp terry cloth has more "pulling " power than a dry one.....
as the moisture is pulled out by the medium hot iron the wax will be pulled (absorbed) better as well.....
i worry 'bout some of yous kids sometimes!
the kraft paper trick is crazi ..there hardly ANY absorption in thin azzed paper!

Thank you Bob! I will try that next time.

 

[Royal Man]

Use a steamer and blot with a terry cloth towel.

 

[TomKing]

It already did. You can call me Zee.

Here's the latest picture from my condo in Santa Barbara:

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If this is were you live. I am selling everything and taking one truck and heading west. FANTASTIC!

 

[ruff]

Sorry, Tom.
That was just teasing Zee.

I live in the Sierra foothills.
Just your average forest paradise:

Near this little dinky place:

Do come and visit.

 

[hogjowl]

Can I come?

I'm not kosher.

 

[Ron K]

Any Main Street with no Traffic Light is a great place to live in my opinion!

 

[ruff]

Can I come?

I'm not kosher.

You're invited.

Any Main Street with no Traffic Light is a great place to live in my opinion!

Agreed. We live out of town though.

 

[bob vawter]

Can I come?

I'm not kosher.

you will be after they get their hands on you!!!!

 

[hogjowl]

 

[bob vawter]

yes...they fillet the foreskin off wit a very sharp knife....
then suck on it till the blood stops flowing......

 

[Jim Pemberton]

....and this has what to do with removing candle wax?

No.. NO ...DON'T tell me Bawb...I'm afraid you will come up with something that involves candle wax, religious ritual, and bloodshed that will creep me out....

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'm glad I know the current bawb, the young bawb was too twisted!

 

[bob vawter]

well Jim...i'm supposein' that since this ritual was done WAY before Edison invented the litebulb...there musta been candlewax involved.....SOMEHOW!!!
i'm aghast at the butchery that most young boys go through because of the parents ignorance...

 

[Desk Jockey]

i'm aghast at the butchery that most young boys go through because of the parents ignorance...

So do you think of little boys diks often?

 

[bob vawter]

So do you think of little boys diks often?

Dang Richard....you jus made me think of yors......
NOW how do you feel?

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I feel like washing my eyes out with Fels Naptha soap ......