Oh no! You’ve accidentally knocked your favorite candle over, and it is now dripping wax all over your carpet. What should you do? Do not panic. Follow these simple steps to remove wax from the carpet.

Step 1: Gather your materials

Be sure to have the right materials on hand before you begin the process of removing the wax from your carpet. You will need the following materials to remove wax from the carpet:

A bag of ice

A towel

Butter knife

an iron

A brown paper bag

Carpet cleaner

A second towel

a vacuum

Let’s get started now that we have our supplies!

Step 2: Freeze Wax

The wax will not melt further into the carpet if you freeze it. You can also remove more wax at once by freezing the wax.

Place the bag of frozen water over the wax and cover it completely. Wait a few moments until the wax has cooled down as much as possible. Use a towel over the ice bag to protect your carpet.

Step 3: Remove the Wax

It is now time to remove as much wax as you can. Lift the wax with a butter knife and separate it from the carpet. By eliminating the majority of the wax, you will reduce the likelihood of any remaining wax. After you have removed all the wax, it’s time to move on to Step 4.

Step 4: Heat the wax to remove

We are now ready to reheat the wax to remove any remaining wax. Set your iron to a low setting. Your iron mustn’t be too hot to prevent the melting of carpet fibers. Avoid using the steam setting for best results.

Rub the iron over it. The wax will melt and adhere to the brown bag, leaving very few wax remnants on your carpet.

Step 5: Clean your carpet

The wax should now be almost completely removed from your carpet. There is likely a mess. Bring out your cleaning products and a second towel. Blot until the stain is completely removed from the carpet.

Step 6: Vacuum your carpet

It’s almost over! To remove the most residue and avoid smelling your vacuum, wait until the carpet has dried completely. Then, use your vacuum to clean up any remaining wax.

Step 7: Get Professional Help

To get the best results when removing wax, you should hire a carpet cleaning service. A professional carpet cleaning service is the only option to get a deep clean, dries faster,and creates a healthier environment for you and your family. AHowever,DIY skills are acceptable for removing wax from carpet. Professional carpet cleaning will ensure that your carpet is left in better condition and with no residues. ChemDry offers a professional carpet cleaning service that will meet all of your carpeting needs.