Removing Candle Wax from Carpets or Tablecloths

by Lacey
(Foster)

Hardened candle wax is a pain to remove from tablecloths or carpets. As a candle lover, I frequently ran into this issue and would spend hours doing the old iron and paper method.

I discovered Goof Off while at Home Depot and decided to give it a go. The product is fantastic. Just follow the directions on the bottle, and voila, the candle wax and the underlying stain are gone with minimal effort.

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