Surf wax is an integral component of surfing equipment, providing crucial grip to keep you balanced as you ride the waves. But surf wax can become problematic when it gets on clothing; its sticky residue doesn’t easily come off and may ruin a favorite outfit. We will provide some useful tips and techniques on how to remove surf wax from clothes in this article and protect your wardrobe from potential disaster.
Materials Needed for This Project:
- An Iron,
- Brown Paper Bag/Paper Towel,
- Rubbing Alcohol,
- Butter Knife/ Spoon or Spoon and
- Dish Soap along with
Hot water as the sole ingredients to complete this step-by-step Guide
Remove Excess Wax
Your first task should be to carefully scrape away as much excess wax as possible with a butter knife or spoon, being mindful not to damage fabric while doing so.
Use a Brown Paper Bag or Paper Towel
Place a brown paper bag or towel over the wax stain. Heat an iron on low settings and run it over it; the heat from the iron should melt the wax which will then be absorbed by paper.
Apply Rubbing Alcohol If there’s still wax left on the fabric, apply some rubbing alcohol directly onto it to soften any remaining wax deposits. Let it sit for several minutes so it can penetrate deep enough into the fibers to soften them and soften away stains.
Scrape away the remaining Wax.
Once the wax has been softened with rubbing alcohol, use a butter knife or spoon to carefully scrape off any remaining pieces of wax from fabric surfaces. Take your time, and be gentle so as not to damage fabric material in any way.
Wash clothes in dish soap.
Once all the wax has been removed from clothing, use dish soap in hot water as an effective degreaser to further get rid of any residual residue from wax. Dish soap acts as an excellent degreaser that will effectively remove any trace of residue left by it.
Rinse and Dry
After washing clothes, thoroughly rinsing them under running water will help remove any lingering soap particles before hanging or placing in the dryer for drying.
Additional Tips
For wax stains to be effectively removed from fabric, hot water should not be used, as it can set it into the fabric permanently. If the stain persists despite repeated attempts at removal, try freezing clothes in the freezer for several hours in order to harden and scrape away more easily.
Be patient when removing wax stains, taking your time can prevent more fabric damage from occurring than necessary. Rushing this process could even worsen it!
Conclusion
Removing surf wax stains from clothes can be challenging, but not impossible. With the appropriate tools and patience, you can save your favorite garments from wax stains in no time at all. Referencing our step-by-step guide above should get them looking as good as new quickly!
