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Punteha van Terheyden

How to remove candle wax from upholstery — 6 different methods that work

A saucepan covered with a green microfiber dish cloth on a light gray couch.

Oops! You've had a spill and need to know how to remove candle wax from upholstery. After all, couches, curtains, and other fabric-covered furniture you can't throw in the laundry are often big-ticket items, and cleaning, rather than replacing, will be the cheapest and most effective plan of action.

The good news is there are six ways to remove candle wax from upholstery, and our cleaning experts reveal them all in this guide, plus extra tips, homemade solution recipes for removal, and the techniques to remove this pesky stuff ASAP. 

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