The soft glow of candlelight makes a room feel comfy-cozy. But what about when you’re faced with spilled wax on the coffee table—or worse, the carpet? A puddle of candle wax in liquid or solid form ...

It seems where there's carpet, there will be spills. And one of the most difficult spills to remove from clothing, carpet or any fabric surface seems to be candle wax. We've heard of tips like using ...

Key Points Freeze fresh wax or heat old wax to scrape it off cleanly.Treat leftover stains with strong detergent and avoid heat until they're gone.DIY wax removal saves money and prevents lasting ...

Amid all the holiday decorating and dining, the last thing you want to think about is stains. But trust me, they will happen. So before you get caught up in the excitement of the holidays, here's ...

Hey, it happens. You had candles lit all around the house to achieve that oh-so-spooky Halloween glow and somewhere along the line, that wax started a-drippin'. No worries! About.com's Guide to ...

I discovered that a candle that had been burning the night before had leaked on my carpet. I felt like crying. It wasn't a little bit, either. The first thing I thought of was ice. (Put ice in a ...

Dear Heloise: My large candle ran onto my carpet in a huge pile. I let it harden, and only the top came off. The carpet is still hardened with white candle wax. What should I do? 1. Set your iron on a ...

Candles are one of your favorite mood lifters, and you love lighting one up to add ambiance or a pleasant aroma to your house. The only downside? Even with a candle holder, if the candle gets bumped, ...

Dear Heloise: I had a CANDLE THAT SPILLED over onto my new carpet. How do I get it out? -- Valerie Demas, Laurel, Md. This is one of the top-10-asked questions, especially following the holidays! Here ...