Candle Cleanup

Free Ideas to deal with Carpet Stains and Mishaps



Candle Drippings: For spilled wax on carpet, use a brown paper bag as a blotter and run a hot iron over it, which will absorb the wax.



Foam -Baked Throw Rugs: Never wash in hot water and always use the "air only" dryer setting to dry. Heat will ruin the foam.



Spills: Use shaving cream on the spot and rinse with water.



Ball point Ink Marks: Saturate the spots with hair spray. Allow to dry. Brush lightly with a solution of water and vinegar.



Glue: Glue can be loosened by saturating the spot with a cloth soaked in vinegar.



Repairing Braided Rugs: Because they sometimes rip apart an option to sewing them back together is a hot glue gun. It is fast and easy.



Burns: Remove some fuzz from the carpet, either by shaving or pulling out with a tweezer. Roll into the shape of the burn. Apply a good cement glue to the baking of the rug and press the fuzz down into the burned spot. Cover with a piece of cleansing tissue and place a heavy book on top. This will cause the glue to dry very slowly and you will get the best results.



Spot Cleaning Outdoor Carpeting: Spray spots with a pre-wash laundry spray. Let it set several minutes, then hose down.



Blood Spots: Rub off as much as possible, then take a cloth soaked in cold water and wet the spot, wiping it up as you go. If a little bit remains, pour some ammonia onto the cool, wet cloth and lightly wipe that over the spot, too. Rinse right away with cold water.