Carpet stains happen to everyone, whether you have kids, pets, or live alone. Some stains are easier to remove than others, but our team at Immaculate Home Chem-Dry is prepared to remove virtually any stain during a stain removal or carpet cleaning in Redondo Beach, CA. One of the most troubling stains to tackle can be wax carpet stains, which often come from candles that have spilled or been knocked over. Before you panic, follow these steps to remove the stain as best as possible!
Step 1: Collect your Materials
Make sure you have all the necessary materials in order to tackle the task of removing wax from your carpet. 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
Step 2: Freeze the Wax
Freezing the wax will stop the wax from further melting into the carpet, and will allow you to remove the wax from the carpet 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 of the wax 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 of the wax as possible it is time to move onto Step 4.
Step 4: Heat the Wax to Remove
Now that 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 Help
In order to achieve the best results for removing wax from carpet, get a professional carpet cleaning in Redondo Beach, CA. Professional care is the only way to ensure a deeper clean, fast drying carpets, and a healthier home for your family. While DIY abilities are acceptable to remove wax from carpet. Getting a professional carpet cleaning in Redondo Beach, CA guarantees your wax stained carpet will have no remnants and will be left in even better condition than before!