How Do You Remove Red Wax From Carpet?
Spilling red wax on a fine carpet might trigger the temptation to wipe it up immediately, but this will only worsen the stain and drive the wax deeper into the carpet. Letting it harden, instead, will actually make removal faster. Professional carpet cleaners are well paid to solve these problems, but their expertise is not a trade secret. The trick is to use heat in a controlled way with a blotter to protect the carpet from burns while lifting the wax from the fibers. Plug in the iron and dial the temperature setting to low. Place a piece of brown wrapping paper directly over the dried wax. The paper must be large enough to prevent the iron from coming in contact with the carpet fibers. Iron the brown paper over the red wax spill to loosen the wax, which will be absorbed by the paper. Hold the paper firmly to the wax spill to prevent smearing the wax as it softens. Use a fresh piece of paper to remove heavy spills. Spray and scrub foaming carpet cleaner into the spill to remove any re
