how can i get candlewax off my tablecloth?

Answer 1

Trying using ice on it that should help and it also effective on getting rid of sticky gum on clothing, etc.

Answer 2

1. Scoop up excess wax with a spatula or a spoon.

2. Lay the tablecloth on an ironing board, and place a plain paper sack over the wax stain. Apply a warm (not hot) iron to the paper. Replace the wax-saturated paper bag as needed. Continue until wax is no longer transferring to the paper.

3. Treat colored candle stains with a prewash stain remover, or apply detergent directly on the spot prior to washing. (Remember to pretest spot removers and stain removers in an inconspicuous area prior to treating stains.)

4. Launder the tablecloth with detergent in the hottest water that's safe for the fabric. Wax-based stains must be melted to be removed from the fabric fibers.

5. Make sure the stain is completely removed before placing your tablecloth in the dryer. If you're unsure, wash, wash again.

Overall Warnings:
Don't use a hot iron--it can burn the paper and fabric.

Always read the fabric care label.

Answer 3

If it has caked already, your can scrape it off. Then do this: Put paper beneath and on top of the area where the candle wax is. make sure the paper is absorbent like a paper towel or a thick tissue paper. When you've done this, place a hot iron and just iron the area where the papers are and after a few minutes, the wax would have transferred to the paper towel. While its still hot, put the cloth is very hot water to get rid of the remaining residue.

Answer 4

i had the same problem but with a foot stool. first i tyred to pick it off it worked in some spots then i took something small that was metal something from a nail kit should work. you then get a lighter and heat the end of the metal thing. place it on the wax (you may have to do this more then once) after the wax melts enough so it is flexible but not liquid peel the wax off.

Answer 5

I know the answer to this one from experience. Scrape off the excess wax gently with a knife. Then place a paper towel over the spot and press with iron until it melts and the paper towel blots up the wax. You may have to do this several times, but it works.

Answer 6

I have done the ice trick...it leaves a stain. I have tried the melting with an iron on the opposite side, again a stain. The best solution is to place it in the freezer. It pops off. Then, put it in the washer with a stain remover, immediately! Wash hot with bleach if it is white and with a color-bleach product if it is colored.

Answer 7

is the table cloth made of plastic or fabric? If its plastic you should be able to scrape it off with a butter knife or if its fabric you might be able to let it soak in hot water until the wax melts.

Answer 8

place clean blotting paper over it and then press with an iron, the wax will melt and be absorbed into the paper.

Answer 9

soak the candlewax in hot water (not boiling as not to fade colours) then remove the cloth and wash using biodegradable detergent

Answer 10

put over it an absorbant piece of towel or material that you don't care about, then use your iron with no steam to melt it into the cloth.