Hosting season has arrived, and if there's one thing I've been a victim of (or possibly guilty of), it's getting candle wax on fabric at home. Whether that's my dinner table placemats, table runner, ...

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 fabric damage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Candles set the mood for festive gatherings or relaxing evenings. But have you ever had an enthusiastic candle blower that spread wax droplets across your table linens? While remembering to never let ...

The gravy has been dribbled. The red wine has been spilled. And the candles have turned to blobs of wax. Thanksgiving dinner is over and now it's time to assess the damage to that linen tablecloth.

Learning how to remove candle wax from fabric and upholstery is easy, and it can also save money on professional cleaning. But the waxy stains they can leave behind are not pretty—or easy to remove.