How Do You Remove Wax From A Wool Rug?
A wool rug is made of natural fibers that require special care to protect the appearance and prolong the life of the rug. Candle wax is a common stain on wool rugs. When wax drips onto your wool rug, treat the stain promptly to minimize the permanent damage. You can successfully remove wax from a wool rug using common household tools and materials to restore the beauty of your rug. Fill the water reservoir of the iron with water so it will steam proficiently. Plug the iron in and set the temperature control to low with steam. Allow the iron to heat up. Saturate a terrycloth towel and wring it out so it is damp. Place the damp towel over the wax on the wool rug and place the warm iron over the towel. Move the iron back and forth over the wax area for two to three seconds and check the underside of the towel to see how much wax has transferred to the towel. Move the towel to a clean spot and place it back over the wax stain. Continue ironing the area for two to three seconds and moving t
