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I realise I am lucky I didn't burn the place down, but ...

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mytartanscarf · 31/12/2014 22:40

I knocked over a Yankee candle while it was burning.

Luckily no serious damage but candle wax all over the carpet Hmm

Any way of getting it off?

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iknowimcoming · 31/12/2014 22:42

Lowish temp iron and kitchen roll worked for me, might have to keep going patiently for a while but it all came out in the end

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mytartanscarf · 31/12/2014 22:55

Ooh thank you, that wouldn't even have occurred to me!

HNY :)

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kansasmum · 31/12/2014 22:57

Or bag of ice cubes to freeze the wax hard then pick off. This is surprisingly rewarding!!

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Selks · 31/12/2014 22:58

I'd try and pick most of it out first, once it is set and cold.

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GwenaelleLaGourmande · 31/12/2014 22:59

Iron and top quality kitchen paper. Or a tea towel under iron or any cotton bit of fabric.

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