Experienced housewives' tips on how to easily and easily remove wax from jeans

Even a small speck of wax on jeans can be a real problem. The thing is that when in contact with water, paraffin hardens and seizes even more strongly with the fibers of the fabric.

Unfortunately, washing with hot water and detergent will not solve the problem.

How to remove wax from jeans? Special chemicals or several folk methods will help to clean the jeans from wax.

How to delete?

Despite the fact that paraffin stains are quite persistent, removing them from jeans will not be difficult if you approach the solution of the problem that has arisen correctly, with knowledge of the intricacies of the process. There are a sufficient number of improvised and special tools that help to quickly and efficiently clean jeans from wax traces.

Improvised means

A few simple ways to help at home, independently remove stains wax with denim.

Iron

Heat treatment is the most effective method for fighting wax stains on denim.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Having laid out jeans on a horizontal surface, cover the candle stain with natural fabric. To prevent molten wax from staining the clean surface of your trousers. Place napkins under the stain.
2. With a well-heated iron, iron the stain through the fabric. The paraffin will begin to melt and, seeping through the denim fabric, absorb into the napkins (they must be changed as they become dirty).
3. To get rid of the greasy paraffin stain, after cleaning the jeans are sent to the wash.

The high temperature method is not suitable if colored wax gets on the jeans. During the melting process, paraffin stains the fibers of the fabric, and leaves stains that are very difficult to get rid of later.

The video will show you how to remove wax from jeans:

Freezer

The easiest way to remove wax stain from jeans is to place the stained pants in the freezer.

Algorithm of actions:

• jeans are placed in a plastic bag and then in the freezer for at least three hours;
• after the product is taken out, the frozen wax, which has become tiny, is scraped off with the blunt side of the scissors;
• subsequent washing will help get rid of the smallest particles of paraffin remaining after cleaning.

Alcohol and table salt

Minor wax stains will help remove alcohol from denim.

Algorithm of actions:

1. The soiled area of ​​the jeans is abundantly moistened with alcohol and left for thirty minutes.
2. After the wax has melted, sprinkle it with table salt and remove it with a cotton swab or sponge.
3. After removing the paraffin stain, the clothes are washed as usual.

Alcohol is effective for fresh dirt. For old candle stains, the cleaning procedure will have to be repeated several times.

Special means

The use of special chemicals will minimize the time spent removing wax from jeans. The TOP 3 most effective formulations are presented below:

GiGi

GiGi Universal Liquid Wax Remover copes well with stains on clothes, carpets and upholstered furniture from:

• paraffin,
• chewing gum,
• fat and lipstick.

It is enough to apply the product to the stain, wait a few minutes and carefully remove the wax with a soft sponge.

The average cost of the GiGi universal remedy is 240 rubles. (236 ml bottle).

"Antipyatin"

"Antipyatin" soap for extra-difficult stains - an irreplaceable assistant in removing old, deep-penetrating (including wax) stains.

The average cost of soap is 42 rubles. (bar 93 gr.).

Dr. Beckmann Stain Remover Expert

Dr. Beckmann Stain Remover Expert - highly effective means for removing any (more than 120 types) stains... Does not contain aggressive chemical compounds. Does not cause allergic reactions in contact with the skin. Ideal for colored fabrics.

Average cost of Dr. Beckmann Stain Remover Expert - 170 rubles. (50 ml bottle).

Before applying any special product to denim, it must be tested on an inconspicuous area of ​​the trousers.

What shouldn't be done?

In order not to completely ruin your favorite thing, before starting to clean the wax, it will not be superfluous to remember some restrictions and prohibitions:

1. Before removing the trace from the candle from the denim, be sure to wait until the paraffin has hardened. Otherwise, cleaning the clothes will fail (the wax will smear over the fabric).
2. When removing paraffin from denim, it is not recommended to use ammonia (there are high risks of loss of material color).
3. When scraping the wax from the fabric, it is necessary to move from the edges to the center of the dirt. Otherwise, the risks of a significant increase in the spot area are high.

Advice

Tips from experienced housewives will simplify and speed up the process removing wax from jeans:

1. Before starting the process of removing wax from denim, the dirt must be carefully cleaned with a wooden spatula or the back of scissors. These simple steps will help speed up the cleaning process.
2. Talc will help to remove the greasy residue from jeans after removing the paraffin. It is enough to rub a dry cloth with talcum powder and leave the clothes alone for thirty minutes. After the powder is shaken off and, if necessary, wash the thing in warm water.
3. Use an old, soft toothbrush to gently remove hardened wax particles from your jeans.

When scraping wax off jeans, don't rush. Active friction or the use of sharp objects can cause damage to denim (scuffs, holes appear).

Useful information on how to remove wax from various surfaces can be found in this section.

Conclusion

Waxing on jeans is not a reason to throw away your favorite item. A little - a little patience, accuracy and the right product will help you quickly get rid of traces of paraffin on denim trousers.