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If you need to remove the wax from your clothes, scraping or removing it doesn't seem to be very effective. However, there are some fairly simple methods you can use to remove wax - such as candle wax - from clothes (and other fabrics).

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Shave off excess wax

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   Let the wax dry. Regardless of the method you use to remove the wax from your clothes, you'll get better results if you remove the wax once it's dry. This may be the opposite of wanting to get rid of the stain immediately, but you shouldn't remove the wax while it's still hot.
   • If you rub the wax while it is still hot, you can apply it to a different location on the garment and make the situation worse. So, do not rush to rinse with water in the sink while the wax is still hot or scrape it with your hands.
   • You can let the wax dry naturally. Or you can put ice on clothes to let it dry more quickly or put it in the freezer.

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   Shave as much wax as possible. When the wax dries, scrape off the flaky part before using the heat. You can use a blunt knife to do this.
   • Shave away from your body so you don't hurt yourself. The reason you need to use a blunt knife is because sharp knives can easily tear clothes.
   • If your clothing is made of a thin material, such as silk, replace it with a spoon and scrape the wax very gently. Avoid vigorous shaving on the clothes or you could damage the item. You could also try using the edge of your credit card instead of a blunt knife.
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Part 2 of 3: Removing wax with iron

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   Use iron to melt wax. You can remove wax - like candle wax - from your clothes with your iron. Set your iron on a low temperature. You should iron the wax after you have scraped it with a blunt knife or spoon.
   • Then, put a tissue on the clothes. You can use a paper bag instead of a tissue. You need to change the paper continuously when the wax comes off. You can place a thin cloth between the iron and a tissue, and press it against the waxed area.
   • Place the kettle on paper or clothing. This will transfer the wax from the garment to a tissue or paper bag. The iron should not be set on steam, otherwise it will not work. This works pretty well for large wax marks. Be careful not to burn clothes.
   • Place absorbent paper in place of paper towels on fabric such as cotton or wool. If not, small pieces of paper may stick to the clothes.

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   Apply laundry stain remover before washing. After you have tried the ironing method, applying stain remover to the clothes before washing will remove any remaining wax or stain from the clothes.
   • You should wash the clothes in the hottest water possible. Use bleach for white clothes. If not, you can use bleach for colored clothes. This is especially important if colored wax is strapped to light or white clothing.
   • Do not put clothes in the dryer until you are sure the stain is gone. Otherwise, the heat may cause the stain to stick more firmly.
   • Also, wash the items by hand if you have to handle the clothes with a light cloth or dry them.
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Part 3 of 3: Use other ways to get rid of wax

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   Use a hair dryer. If you do not have or want to use an iron, you can find other ways to melt the wax and remove it.
   • Place a paper towel on both sides, use a hair dryer to dry the stain for 5 seconds and take it out with a tissue. This method is quite effective for items that are easily damaged by the heat of the iron.
   • You may need to use stain remover and wash clothes if stains remain.

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   Put the clothes in boiling water. Soak clothes in a kettle of large boiling water to remove wax. The trick is to add baking soda to the boiling water.
   • Take a large pot of water. Boil. Add 25-30 grams of baking soda. Dip the waxed clothing in boiling water with a stick or stick. After 1 minute, the wax will fall into the water.
   • Soak the clothes in the water several times. It only takes a few minutes for the wax to soften and fall into the pot. Leaving the fabric in boiling water for too long can damage the fabric by removing the dye.
   • For soft clothing like cotton, place a towel on the waxed area and iron on the towel. Wax will come off the clothes and soak into the towel. This will avoid damaging the clothes with boiling water.

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   Use vegetable oil or carpet cleaner. If the stains are small, you can use vegetable oil to remove them. Apply a lot of vegetable oil to the wax. Also, you should shave off most of the wax, apply carpet cleaner, scrub the wax with a toothbrush, and wash your clothes in the washing machine.
   • Wipe off excess wax with a paper towel. Wash clothes.
   • Avoid using stronger solutions such as paint thinner or kerosene. However, you can try adding a small amount of rubbing alcohol to the stain with vegetable oil.

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   Put the clothes in the refrigerator freezer. Just wait until the cold is slightly crunchy. You can then separate most of the wax.
   • You only need to keep the clothes in the freezer for about an hour for this to happen.
   • There may still be some wax left. If so, place the wax spot in the large bowl and fix it with the cup using an elastic band. Then, pour boiling water over the wax. This will melt the wax. Wash clothes as usual.
   • If you want to harden the wax another way, try using a wart spray to harden it quickly and safely.
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Advice

• If you don't have an iron, just use a straightener!
• You can use the same methods to remove wax from other fabrics, like table cloth.
• The bread clip can be effectively used as a substitute for knives when shaving is not too heavy.
• Be careful when using the iron on the furniture. If you don't try it before you do it, you could cause an iron hole in the garment.
• The ironing method is also effective in removing acetone (nail polish remover) from unpolished furniture. (Though soft fabrics may work better).
• Be careful with candles. They can cause a fire.
• Always check the instruction manual on your clothing before you handle any product.

Warning

• Do not use this method on clothes that need dry cleaning; Usually you cannot safely wet these clothes.
• Be careful when using boiling water. Use rubber gloves to put clothes in the washer.

What you need

• Clothes
• Country
• Heat source (iron, boiling water, or hairdryer)
• You can use baking soda or vegetable oil
• Paper towels, linens, or paper bags