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## How to Get Candle Wax Out of Clothes: Step-by-Step Guide 

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### Remove Excess 

A person using a toothbrush to pretreat a stain with Tide liquid detergent on a white shirt

### Pre-treat

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### Dose

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### Load

Select the wash cycle and water temperature on your washing machine

### Wash

### Unload

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__Wax stain removal can be challenging, but it's definitely possible to save your garments from ruin.__

When removing wax drippings from your clothes, first things first—step away from the stain! Wax removal is easier once the wax has hardened, so let it dry instead of working it deeper into the garment's fibers. Once the wax is solid, you can remove the bulk of it easily. Next, you'll want to use the trusty iron and paper towel trick to heat any residue and transfer it to the paper towel. Now you can pretreat using [Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid](/en-us/shop/type/liquid/tide-ultra-stain-release-liquid) and a soft-bristled toothbrush before washing. Read on for Tide’s step-by-step guide to removing wax from clothing and take the hassle out of wax stain removal:

A wax stain is hard to remove, but it's not the only tough stain out there. Unexpected stains like [shoe polish](/en-us/how-to-wash-clothes/how-to-remove-stains/shoe-polish-liquid-stains) can also pose stain-removal challenges, but they're not impossible. The good news is that Tide can tackle the toughest laundry challenges with ease. Using a few of our tips and tricks, you can get even the most stubborn stains out of your favorites.

Wax stain removal can be challenging, but it's definitely possible to save your garments from ruin.