How to Remove Candle Wax From Carpet

Oh no, it happened again. You’ve spilled your favorite wax candle all over the nice carpet. Sounds impossible to remove right? Not if you stay calm and follow these 7 simple steps to easily remove wax from your carpet.

Step 1: Collect your Materials

Make sure you have all the necessary materials in order to tackle the task of removing wax from the carpet. In order to do so, you will need:

• a bag of ice
• a towel
• a butter knife
• an iron
• a brown paper bag
• carpet cleaner
• a second towel
• a vacuum

Now that we have gathered our supplies, let’s get started!

Step 2: Freeze the Wax

Freezing the wax will stop it from further melting into the carpet and will allow you to remove it in larger portions at a time.

Place the bag of ice over the wax, covering it completely. Wait for a few minutes until the wax is as cold as possible. To protect your carpet from getting wet, feel free to use a towel to cover the bag of ice.

Step 3: Scrape the Wax

Now that the wax is frozen solid, it is time to scrape off as much as possible. Use your butter knife to lift the wax, separating it from the carpet. Removing the majority of the wax now will decrease the chances of remaining wax later. Once you have removed as much as possible, it is time to move onto Step 4.

Step 4: Heat the Wax to Remove

Now that the majority of the wax is gone, we are ready to reheat the wax in order to remove the remnants. Turn your iron on to a low temperature. To protect your carpet fibers from melting, it is crucial that the iron is not too hot! For best results, avoid using a steam setting as well.

Place the brown paper bag over the remaining wax and rub the iron over the brown paper bag. The wax will melt and stick to the brown paper bag, leaving very few remnants on your carpet!

Step 5: Clean the Carpet

Now the wax should be practically removed from your carpet! There is most likely a mess, so it is best to bring out your carpet cleaning products and second towel. Blot the stain until it is removed from the carpet.

Step 6: Vacuum the Carpet

You are almost done! Wait for the carpet to dry completely in order to pick up the most remnants and avoid making your vacuum smell. Lastly, use your vacuum to remove any remaining wax from the carpet.

Step 7: Seek Professional Assistance

For the best results, seek out a professional carpet cleaning service. Professional care is one of the best ways to achieve a deeper clean and faster drying carpets. While DIY methods can help remove wax from carpet, professional carpet cleaning gives your carpet the best chance of a full recovery — leaving it in even better condition than before. Check out South Shore Chem-Dry for all your carpet cleaning needs.