How to Remove Wax from Wool

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a roll of paper towels.

   The more absorbent, the better.
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   Step 2: Break or scrape off as much of the wax as possible.

   Be careful not to damage the fabric. , If it is a pant leg, put paper towel inside the leg. , An electric stove is best. , Heat it until the bowl is too hot to touch comfortably.
   
   If necessary, use a dry dishtowel to hold it. ,, Hold the fabric and paper towel flat with one hand. ,,
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   Step 3: Lay the stained fabric out flat

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   Step 4: with paper towel on both sides of it.

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   Step 5: Turn on a burner on the stove.

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   Step 6: Heat up the bowl of a metal spoon

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   Step 7: of the ordinary tabletop variety.

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   Step 8: If the burner is electric

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   Step 9: just set the spoon into the grill top of the burner for a few seconds.

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    Step 10: Rub the back of the spoon's bowl against the paper towel.

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    Step 11: The wax will melt and immediately be absorbed by the paper towel.

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    Step 12: Check the stain periodically

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    Step 13: and move to different spots on the paper towel to absorb the wax faster.

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