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Tide Solution for Wax Stains posted by Tide

1) Remove the stain by gently scraping it with dull knife. Shake residue from garment.
2) Place stained garment face down on white paper towel and place another on top of garment. Press with warm (but not hot) iron, being careful to keep iron on paper towel. Keep changing paper towels until no more stain transfers.
3) Pretreat with Tide® Liquid. Pour Tide on to cover stain and let set for 20 minutes.
4) Wash in warm water with 1 use of Tide. Try Tide® Bleach Alternative.
5) If stain remains, repeat steps before drying. Before treating any garment, refer to the instructions on the care label. Always test solution on a hidden area first. If treating washable silk or wool, follow basic instructions, but hand wash.

Wax never comes out? Of course it does!posted by Shirley

Wax is a tricky stain. The best method for removing way involves several steps. First, allow the wax to solidify, then remove as much solid wax from the surface as you can. Next, place the item between layers of newspaper at least four sheets thick. Place an old towel on top of the new

How to remove waxposted by Natalie

You get some baking soda and put it on the wax, then u scrub it with a paper towel or wash cloth and it should come right out.

long process but works!posted by hobojoe

first get a hair dryer and melt the wax, thenges HOT water and DISH soap and scrub.

Hair dryer & Goo be Goneposted by ~Krystle~

If the wax is still hot blot off with clean dry rag.
If it has set in scrap off as much as you can with a dull knife then get out a blow dryer and remelt the wax and blot as you go with a clean dry rag.
Hope this helps someone!
Also goo be gone has also worked for me!

Candle Waxposted by Melissa

Like gum, candle wax can generally be frozen off of clothing garments so that it just breaks off. Any stain that remains can be removed by placing the stain between two pieces of absorbent white blotting material. You can use a warm iron over the stain to get the color to transfer to the

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