How to Remove Candle Wax using Quick ' n Brite

At one time or another haven't we all blown out a candle and spilled wax, knocked over a candle or left a candle burning too long only to find a buildup of wax on our kitchen counter, wood table or granite countertop. Quick n Brite is an excellent way to remove candle wax on any surface in your home. As long as water can touch the surface, Quick n Brite will safely clean it; so you don't have to worry about getting a specialty cleaner to remove candle wax. 

First thing you should do to remove spilled candle wax on any surface is gently remove as much candle wax as possible using a fork, knife or credit card (depending on the surface). If your candle wax is spilled on carpet, or fabrics like a tablecloth a fork works great, if it is a surface that will easily scratch a credit card or something without serrated edges is your best bet.

Hard Surfaces:

If the candle wax is on a hard surface like your counters, tables, buffets or bookcases most of the wax should be removed with the step above but there will probably be a light film of remaining wax residue. To remove this leftover wax use your Quick n Brite paste full strength with a damp non-abrasive sponge and apply it to the spot. If the wax build up does not come off immediately, let the Quick n Brite sit for a few minutes before wiping the surface clean with a terry cloth towel.

Fabrics, Clothing and Machine Washable Materials:


If the wax has spilled on your clothing, tablecloth, cloth napkin or something that can go through the washing machine there is one more step you need to take to remove the wax from fabrics. As mentioned above first remove as much wax as possible using a fork or non-serrated knife. Depending on the color of the wax and how much residue is left, there are two ways you can go to remove the remaining candle wax. If there is still a large amount of wax left or the wax is a dark color on a light colored fabric use the iron transfer method. If most of the wax was removed skip to step 2.

1. Iron Transfer Method: First, lightly mist the stain with the Quick n Brite light solution (1 tsp of Quick n Brite to a quart of water). Now place a brown paper bag above and below the stained area. Iron over the top of the stain keeping the iron moving to make sure you don't burn anything. The heat will cause the wax to melt and the paper will absorb the candle wax. Keep ironing over a clean part of the paper bag until the wax has been absorbed. 
2. For any remaining Candle Wax: Wet the material and apply Quick n Brite paste full strength to the remaining candle wax. Briskly rub the material together until the wax stain is removed. Launder the material as you would normally. 

Carpets and Upholstery (Non-Machine Washable Fabrics)


If you need to remove candle wax from a material that cannot be machine washed like carpets or couches use the iron transfer method. First, remove as much wax as possible using a fork, comb or non-serrated knife. Then apply Quick n Brite paste full strength to the area using your fingers or a damp terry cloth towel and let it sit a few minutes. Scratch the spot lightly towards the center with a fork or comb and repeat the process until the candle wax lifts. 


If there is still remaining wax (most of the time if the wax is dark in color) use the Iron Transfer Method. (You do not have to wait for the spot to dry). Lay a brown paper bag over the remaining wax stain and iron over the top. Keep the iron moving so you don't burn anything. The heat will cause the wax to melt and the paper will absorb the candle wax. Keep ironing over a clean part of the paper bag until the wax has been fully absorbed. If necessary, apply more Quick n Brite paste to the stain and buff back out with a damp terry cloth towel.