How to get candle wax out of carpet

Harden the wax with ice, then scrape it off and lift the rest with a warm iron through paper towels; most wax comes out, though colored dye may need a follow-up.

Place a bag of ice or an ice pack over the wax for at least 10 minutes, keeping meltwater off the carpet.
Gently scrape the hardened wax off the carpet with a dull knife or spoon; never rub.
Fold several layers of paper towels or a clean cloth over the stain.
Press with a warm iron (not hot) through the paper, moving the blotter as the wax is absorbed; repeat until the wax lifts.
If a dye remains, blot the area with rubbing alcohol.
When thoroughly dry, brush the area with a soft brush to restore the pile.

Don't do this

Do not rub the stain; blot gently to avoid spreading it and pulling color out.
Do not let ice meltwater soak into the carpet; moisture makes the stain harder to remove.
Do not press a bare iron onto the pile; heat only through a paper or cloth barrier.
Do not scrape aggressively; lift the hardened wax gently to protect the fibers.

If a colored dye persists after the alcohol, it may be set and hard to remove. A commercial product made for this, used per its label, is the honest next step.

Grounded in: blogs.extension.iastate.edu, site.extension.uga.edu. Every step follows sentences verified verbatim on those pages.

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