How do I remove Candle wax from brand new carpet?

[Singlemom]

Hey everybody. My three year old struck again. this time instead of lipstick she decided it would be fun to play with a candle, now I have candle wax stuck into my newly laid carpet. any advice on how to get this out??

 

[Diyisfun]

Try puttinng brown paper on it, then ironing it (not steam), the wax should lift off to the paper. Keep using clean paper.

 

[RigidRaider]

Good advice - any absorbant material will soak up the molten wax. But first you've got to find a way to melt it without burning or melting the actual carpet.

May I also suggest that you put the candles in a cupboard for a few years until the child is older? Here in the UK the trend for scented candles has been responsible for a big rise in the number of house fires. Your house is probably made of wood?

 

[Singlemom]

Thank You Diyisfun, that was very helpful.


RigidRaider, just an FYI, all of my things are put up away from my children, she just found a way to climb. I didn't become a member of this site to be criticized but for helpful hint/tip sharing.



To everybody else thank you, your tips and advice has been helpful!

 

[Diyisfun]

so did it remove the wax?

 

[Singlemom]

Diyisfun, thank you so very much, you are a life saver, YES! it did remove the wax. and I am so happy because I just got this carpet put in 3 weeks ago and was infuriated about having my brand new carpet ruined. so again...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!.