After a pleasant evening, you notice candle wax on your rug? No need to worry. Follow these steps and your rug will soon look as it should.
One rule matters most: act quickly. This keeps the wax from setting into the fibres, which makes it harder to remove.
Step 1: Iron and cloth
Lay a cloth or a paper bag (no plastic) over the wax. Set your iron to a warm setting, not too hot, to avoid damaging the rug.
Move the iron slowly over the cloth or bag where the wax is. The wax melts and is absorbed by the cloth or paper. Do not stay in one spot too long, so the cloth does not scorch.
Step 2: Lukewarm water with vinegar and shampoo
After ironing, take a cloth dampened with lukewarm water and add a splash of vinegar and, if needed, a little shampoo. Gently blot the remaining mark until it is gone.
Note: do not rub, blot gently. Rubbing can spread the stain. Keep blotting for about a minute.
Step 3: Let it dry
Blot with a dry cloth to absorb the remaining moisture, then let the rug air dry.
Your rug is spotless again. Read more about caring for natural rugs, or, if you are looking for a stain-resistant rug, explore our collection of durable, stain-resistant rugs.
