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How do you remove candle stains from a tablecloth?

I have quite a dilema: I just had a party involving table cloths & candles-my problem is I got candle wax on the tablecloth-but made the mistake of washing it already? I need some tips to get the wax out… Help?

Get some grease proof paper or wax paper – place it on top of the wax stain and iron it. It should come right out.

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9 Responses to “How do you remove candle stains from a tablecloth?”

  1. rosiegoko Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 12:01 am

    Get some grease proof paper or wax paper – place it on top of the wax stain and iron it. It should come right out.
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  2. knowssignlanguage Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 12:20 am

    you can try goo gone that will probably get it out. that is what is for to get out glue lipstick wax things like that.
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  3. Willow Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 1:02 am

    Put a clean paper bag over it and run a hot iron over the top. Move the paper to a clean spot and repeat until the stain is gone.
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  4. jk Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 1:16 am

    Place a brown paper bag o top of it with a warm iron .Iron over it . Or look in the craft section of a store they have this product to remove wax Can’t remember the name of it.
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  5. mickkooz Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Try using lighter fluid. Only try it first in a corner that is not visible to see if it does not make the colors run.
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  6. crazeekay Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 2:25 am

    Take brown paper bags from the grocery store; place the bags on each side of wax stain. Press the top bag with a warm iron, without using the steam, until the wax melts into the bags and away from your tablecloth.
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  7. xenon Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 2:58 am

    Hot iron and plenty of toilet paper to absorb the melted wax, its better than kitchen roll but not as good as old fashioned blotting paper I watched my mother doing it , and I am 77
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  8. dadcat00759 Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 3:29 am

    Place a damp towel over the waxed areas and iron it on high heat moving the towel to keep a clean area over the affected area the heat will draw from the tablecloth
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  9. Barbara B Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 3:44 am

    Using the Iron and Paper may work if the tablecloth was not put in the dryer. The dye from the candles may have permenantly set. In the future, consider soy-based candles that clean up with hot, soapy water. If you would like to shop for some, visit http://www.mycandlefarm.com.
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    Personal Experience

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