The smell of wax can be a great addition to your home, but it can also be a real hassle. If you have too much wax on your polyester tablecloth and it has dried, there are a few things you can do to remove it. The article is presented by https://hdecorideas.com/
Scrape the wax off with a butter knife
The first step is to scrape off as much wax as you can with a butter knife or other utensil. This will keep your tablecloth from being damaged and make it easier for the rest of the process to work. Don’t use a metal knife for this because it could damage your tablecloth and cause permanent damage. If you have no other choice, try to carefully scrape off as much wax as possible before moving on to the next step.
Next, heat up some water in the microwave (about five minutes) until it becomes hot but not boiling (you don’t want to evaporate all of the water). Then pour this into an empty spray bottle and add a teaspoonful of dish soap. Don’t use more than that; too much soap may cause damage! Squeeze out all excess liquid from inside your bottle so there’s just enough left to cover an area about two feet square when sprayed onto cloths like ours here today.
Place a paper towel on the wax
The next step is to place a paper towel on the wax residue left on the table cloth. The paper towel will absorb any remaining wax, and it is easier to clean than a fabric. It also won’t leave any lint behind like a cloth would. If you want to be environmentally friendly, using this method is better for the environment because you aren’t using new products as much as you would if you were using cloths or sponges. The used paper towels can be recycled too! Continue reading: Is polyester stretchy
Cover the paper towel
Now, cover the paper towel with a clean white cotton cloth. The reason for using a white cloth is to avoid staining your tablecloth and to avoid damaging it in any way.
The reason for using cotton is that polyester can be damaged by other fibers such as wool and silk, so you have to be extra careful when removing wax from your tablecloth if it’s made of polyester.
Press it with an iron
To get wax out of a cloth, iron the cloth. Your best bet is to use a pressing cloth and high heat setting with no steam. Never use your iron on silk or wool; if you must remove wax from these fabrics use warm water to soak them until the wax melts, then press the fabric with an absorbent towel or paper towel.
Clean area of the paper towel
While the wax is still warm and soft, you should be able to use a clean section of your paper towel to absorb it. If you try to wipe away melted wax with a dirty or worn-out area of the paper towel, it’s likely that some of that wax will transfer onto your table cloth instead.
It’s also important not to use too thick of a piece of paper towel—if your cloth is large enough not to require two people (one on either side) at all times, then you probably don’t need anything thicker than one layer of regular napkins or paper towels. Using too much material can make things difficult for yourself when cleaning up after your project; plus it might lead customers who come over later in life thinking they’re entering into an experience where they’ll be treated like royalty!
Remove the remaining wax using rubbing alcohol
Now that the wax is removed from your tablecloth, you can use rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer to remove any remaining wax. You will want to use a clean cloth and wipe down your tablecloth to remove any excess liquid. You should also wash and dry your tablecloth as usual after removing the wax.
Wash and dry your tablecloth as usual
Next, wash and dry your tablecloth as usual. If it’s a polyester tablecloth, you’ll need to wash it in hot water (150 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) and dry it on high heat. Polyester fabric is not colorfast. The dye will run if the temperature is too low or there’s any agitation during the washing process.
You can also hang the tablecloth up to air dry after washing, but don’t use an iron on wax spots until they’ve disappeared completely or risk further staining your cloth!
Conclusion
After you have removed all the wax from your tablecloth, you can wash and dry it as usual. If any of the methods we’ve described above don’t seem to work for you, try using a little bit of dish soap along with warm water and a soft brush to scrub away stubborn residue. If there is still some wax left after washing, strip it off by soaking the entire cloth in hot water until the wax melts away!
