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11-19-2017, 07:51 AM

#11

RuthiesRetreat3

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I had a friend who removed melted wax from a jar with Goof Off, not the same as Goo Gone. Don't know if it will affect the fabric or not. Might try to use a scrap of fabric with the Goof Off first, just to make sure.

11-19-2017, 11:21 AM

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crafty pat

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My DM used to boil any fabric until the wax melted and them washed it right away. I never tried it but it worked for her.

11-19-2017, 11:51 AM

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Pennyhal

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Because I never heard of it, I looked up Lestoil and it said that it removes wax. Sounds like something I could use around here!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lestoil

11-19-2017, 05:59 PM

#14

coopah

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Goo Gone dissolved the backing of wall to wall carpeting in our house. Just sayin’. Try it on a similar sample first if that’s possible.

11-19-2017, 06:19 PM

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madamekelly

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How about a charming applique to just cover it?

11-19-2017, 10:14 PM

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zozee

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Vinegar to the rescue. Or, just keep that tree on it year-round. LOL

11-20-2017, 10:24 AM

#17

jokir44

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Plain old ammonia removes wax from floors. Give that a try on a scrap.

02-12-2018, 10:18 AM

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noahscats7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by noahscats7

I spilled a wax melt on a quilted runner this week and I'm heart sick. I have ironed and ironed with tissue paper and a hot iron and a lot of it is gone but not nearly enough. I wondered if Dawn might work as the stain is greasy looking. Please give me any ideas you have had success with. Thanks in advance.

Well with the holidays over I decided to try using Dawn on the runner. I kinda soaked the area with it and then ignored it for a week. I washed it with Tide and other items the wax wouldn't hurt. It has removed the wax and only a faint shade of color is left. The main strip it was spilled on is white so I'm very pleased with the results.