how do I get wax out of a fleece jacket?

Question

I have tried ironing it over a paper bag and also a kitchen towel, some came out but not all, now there is a kind of shiney circle there. I also tried freezing it, then scraping off with little success. Any ideas?

Answer 1

The idea is that the iron melts the wax and the paper towel absorbs it. You may have to repeat a number of times to get it all. But it should work.

Answer 2

Try ironing it using a brown paper bag instead of a kitchen towel I remember my Father doing this and it worked.

Answer 3

A product called Goo Gone will remove the rest of the wax on your fleece jacket. Good Luck !

Answer 4

did you put the brown paper over the fleece? then iron? thats the way it should be done, and may need to be repeated a few times

Answer 5

Try gently combing it in a bowl of boiling water - obviously be careful not to scald yourself. If the wax has a sufficiently low melting point, it should start to loosen and the comb should work it free.

This is only theory, I can't claim to have actually tried it, I'm afraid.

Answer 6

You could attempt using plain paper and an iron, it should stick to the paper, repeat process if need be. Good luck!

Answer 7

You can get wax remover from large hardware shops and from Homebase. Church suppliers also sell it. Read the instructions carefully.

Answer 8

Run the spot under scalding hot water in your sink, it will melt right off. Then wash as usual. :)

Answer 9

Did you try a blow dryer on high then dab at it? Might work....

Answer 10

Stop picking your ears.