How to remove wax from a tablecloth?

Candles are an excellent object to provide a stunning setting to match a romantic, solemn occasion. Light a couple, and you can create, as a minimum, an incredibly cozy, and as a maximum - even an intimate atmosphere. However, there is one minus - paraffin can drip onto the surface on which there is a candle. What to do? How to remove wax from a tablecloth? Now tell.

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The first stage of cleaning the textiles

Before removing stains from the candle from the tablecloth, scrape off the wax. Do this neatly, without using sharp objects - they can damage the fabric. And only after this, proceed to further action.

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Remove paraffin wax and

wax If you can not completely get rid of the pieces of frozen mass mechanically, you will find the following methods useful.

The simplest method of

This method is suitable only for removal of wax stains from conventional fabrics. For delicate materials, the use of the iron is strictly prohibited.

Cleaning procedure:

• Spread the tablecloth on the ironing board, stain up.
• Place several plain cloths under the bottom.

Important! You can not take a drawing with it, since it can be imprinted on the fabric.

• Heat the iron a little. Do not use strong steam mode.
• Smooth stains, changing the tissues.
• In half an hour from the contamination will not remain a trace.

Delicate fabrics

In this case, everything depends on the type of fabric:

• If the tablecloth is made of dense material, then you can send it to the freezer for a couple of hours. After that, remove the crumbs of paraffin and wash the fabric with a thick wake.
• The cloth from a thin fabric should be held for a while over the steam. Then use a soft nap brush to remove stains.
• Turpentine and alcohol should be used to clean tablecloths of velvet.
• Fresh stains on fine fabrics can be removed with a dishwashing detergent. Pour a little on the area of ​​oily stain, send to the freezer for an hour. After that, wash the tablecloth, and there will be no trace of dirt.

The safest method of

If you are afraid of spoiling the table cloth in an attempt to eliminate paraffin, then this method is for you. All that is required:

1. Lower the matter with a stain into the hot water and leave it for a few minutes.
2. Repeat this procedure a couple of times.
3. As soon as the required result is achieved, thoroughly rinse the tablecloth in cold water.

Tips and Tricks:

• If a wax spot is formed on the table cloth, then do not panic and try to remove it as soon as possible. Let the paraffin harden, and only then proceed with cleansing. Otherwise, you will only smudge a lot of cloth and make it worse.
• If you need to get rid of the oily stain as soon as possible, then put the matter in a cellophane bag, send it to the freezer.

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Remove the oil stain from the wax

After the task to remove the wax from the tablecloth is left behind, a new one appears - to eliminate the oily stains left after paraffin.

Solvents

One of the best methods is to use solvents.

Important! For example, it can be refined gasoline, kerosene and acetone.

Use a small piece of cloth or cotton pad to process the dirt spots. Repeat the procedure several times at intervals of half an hour.

When the result is achieved, thoroughly wash the tablecloth.

Adsorption media:

• Paper towels.
• Thin cotton towels.
• Cardboard.

Important! If you do not want stains to appear after the procedure, then it's best to use cardboard or paper.

Put one sheet on top of the stain and iron over it.

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Colored candles

How to remove wax from a candle from a tablecloth, if the candle was colored? The fact is that in our time it has become especially popular to use aromatic candles, most of which are bright colors. In this case, everything is somewhat more complicated, because not only wax, but also paint is printed on the tablecloth. Normal water does not help, absolutely other methods are required.

Hydrogen Peroxide

There is no way how to clean a tablecloth from a candle wax is cheaper than using hydrogen peroxide. For the procedure, you will need one jar, the price of which is more than affordable.

Important! This - one of the safest methods, because peroxide contains in its composition, oxidizing and bleaching agents, which are guaranteed not to spoil even the most delicate tissue. But it is better to use this tool on materials of a white or light shade.

Pour the substance on the contamination area and leave it for a few hours. Repeat the procedure a couple more times.

Important! A pleasant bonus is the fact that peroxide is colorless, and after using it you do not have to wash the tablecloth.

Alcohol

One of the most effective tools in the fight against wax and oily stains, which remain after it, is alcohol. Dampen in it a small piece of cloth or a towel and treat the areas with impurities.

As you can see, there are a lot of ways how to remove wax and traces from it. Candles are a wonderful thing, and even a dripping wax is not a problem. Use our methods, listen to advice, and you will be able to restore the purity of materials used in decorating the festive atmosphere in the room.