It is possible to remove wax from your wool carpet, clothing, or accessories.When trying to remove the wax, be very gentle on the wool.Aim to get as much wax debris off the wool as possible.You can melt stuck-on wax with an iron.It will be as good as new in no time.
Step 1: Place the paper towels over the wet wax.
If wax spills on wool, act fast by grabbing a few paper towels.Rub will spread the wax and make it deeper into the fibers of your wool item.Remove as much wax as you can before the wax begins to solidify.If bits of the paper towel get stuck in the mess, don't continue to wax it.
Step 2: Allow the wax to be untouched for at least an hour.
Before attempting to remove the wax, give it an hour or more to dry.If the wax is solid, it will be easy to remove.Once the wax is completely hardened, go back to the spill.
Step 3: The wax stain needs to be cooled.
Place a bowl of ice cubes on top of the wax to make it easier to remove.It should be left there for a while until the wax is frozen.The size of the bowl and the amount of time you leave it on the stain will affect it.
Step 4: To chip away the wax, use a blunt knife or spoon.
Remove the wax stain with a spoon or knife.Without digging into the fibers, remove as much wax as possible.Wool is a very delicate fabric that can be easily damaged.
Step 5: Remove the pieces of wax.
Remove wax from the wool with a vacuum cleaner.If you sweep or wipe away the wax, it may end up in the fibers.To target the wax, use a handheld vacuum or a vacuum with a hose attachment.
Step 6: Rub alcohol on the stain.
Wax is an oil-based stain and needs a solvent to remove oil.Wet a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol.Continue until the stain is gone.They can damage wool, so never use ammonia or bleach on it.It is possible to remove wax stains with nail polish remover.
Step 7: The bag should be placed over the wax spill area.
Put a paper bag over the stain by cutting open it.Cut it to the same size as the wax stain if it is too large.The ink may transfer to the wool if you use a paper bag with anything printed on it.
Step 8: Put an iron over the bag.
The iron should be set to medium heat.Press it gently over the top of the paper bag.Continue for a while.
Step 9: The paper bag needs to be removed.
Put your iron down.Pull the paper bag by the tip.The wax can be easily removed if it is melted into the paper.
Step 10: When the wax is removed, repeat with clean paper bags.
A fresh, clean paper bag should be placed on what is left of the wax stain.After a minute, remove the bag from the surface.If there is wax on the wool, repeat this process.