Scotch-Brite™ Stain Removal Guide

This stain removal guide will cover most of the spills and splashes that occur as part of our everyday lives. But if you have a great stain removal tip we have not mentioned, please contact us. We would love to hear from you, so your comments and feedback are most welcome.

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Candles

Candle wax is resistant to water and most cleaners. In fact, hot water tends to spread candle wax stains making the condition even worse. However, application of heat, not cold as you may have thought, is the best solution.

Use a clean, soft and lightweight, cloth (folded paper towels will also do). Place over the stained area and lightly touch the surface of the towel with a warm iron. As the wax melts it will be absorbed into the towel.

Be careful not to overheat the iron; it could melt synthetic carpeting. You may have to repeat this process several times (using a clean cloth each time) to remove all of the excess wax from the carpet fibres.