How to Get Rid of Sticky Wax on Skin

Stephanie asked: How do remove hair removal wax from jeans? I had a hair removal wax kit that accidentally got knocked over in my closet shelf. The wax in the container began spilling out and now is all over my jeans and a little bit on the floor. How can I take this out without throwing out my clothes?

Hair removal wax is similar to other types of wax and can be removed with the same simple steps. While the methods below are safe for removing wax from clothing, carpeting and hard surfaces like tile, they should NOT be used to remove excess wax from skin. In the case of skin, follow the directions for use on the package instructions.

Wax on Carpet or Fabric

You Will Need:

• A brown paper bag or old towel
• An iron or hair dryer

Steps to Remove the Wax:

1. Lay a brown paper bag or an old towel over the wax. It is best to avoid bags that have ink on them as the ink could transfer to the surface, so if you have a bag with ink on it, cut it open and turn it inside-out.
2. Heat an iron on low (no steam), then gently rub it over the bag or towel.
3. If you don't have an iron, you can use a hair dryer instead. Put it on high heat and point it at the bag or towel, holding it a few inches away.
4. Rotate the bag or towel to a clean area as the wax is transferred to it.
5. Repeat the process until no more wax remains.

Wax on Hard Surfaces

You Will Need:

• Ice
• A scraper
• A brown paper bag or towel
• An iron or hair dryer

Steps to Remove the Wax:

1. Rub an ice cube over the way to harden it as much as possible.
2. Once the wax is hard, use a scraper to chip it off the surface. Be sure to select a scraper that is safe for your specific surface. For example, it is usually best to avoid a metal scraper for tile or wood as it could scratch. A credit card can work well if you don't have a plastic scraper, but be sure to choose one that can easily be replaced in case you damage it.
3. If there is any wax that is stubborn or hard to reach, such as if it has gotten into a grout groove, lay a paper bag or an old towel over the remaining wax.
4. Heat an iron on low (no steam), then gently rub it over the bag or towel.
5. If you don't have an iron, you can use a hair dryer instead. Put it on high heat and point it at the bag or towel, holding it a few inches away.
6. Rotate the bag or towel to a clean area as the wax is transferred to it.
7. Repeat as necessary until no more of the wax remains.

Additional Tips:

• Several people have commented below that they had success using olive oil to remove the wax.
• Never leave the iron sitting on the bag or towel in one spot as it could scorch the area or start a fire.
• If the wax is on something expensive or delicate, like a silk shirt, consider taking it to a dry cleaner first.
• Do not try to use a thin cloth in place of an old towel. If the material is to thin, the wax will soak right through it onto the iron, and then you will have a whole new surface to remove it from.
• Do not use the ice/scraping method on fabric or carpet as it could pull out the fibers and tear/damage the material.

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