It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing color, the birds are singing, and all of a sudden, your carpets and seats start looking like they’ve been sprinkled with snow. It might not be the most pleasant thing to deal with, but it happens to everyone. And just like anything else in life, there’s a way to get car wax out of clothes without having to resort to an old-fashioned washing machine. Here are five tips for getting car wax out of clothes without ruining them:
What You’ll Need
Assuming you’ve got the clothes in question dirty, all that’s left is to get the wax out. There are a few ways to go about it, depending on what type of car wax you used and how much it stuck to the fabric. If you used a traditional car wax, simply fill a bucket with hot water and place the clothes in it for 30 minutes. This will loosen any wax residue and wash it away. If you used a polymer-based car wax, like Meguiar’s X-Press Wax, don’t bother trying to clean it off with water; instead, pour acetone or some other solvent onto a cloth and use the cloth to wipe down the clothing until the wax is gone.
How To Do It
1. Remove any wax residue with a dry cloth or polish pad.
2. Wet the cloth or pad with acetone and rub the wax residue until it is dissolved.
3. Place the item in a plastic bag and pour hot water over it, wringing out the bag until all of the wax has been removed.
4. Scrub the area with a dilute vinegar solution (1 part vinegar to 10 parts water).
5. Rinse with cold water and dry off completely before putting back on clothing.
Tips For Success
There are a few tips you can follow to help get car wax out of clothes without having to scrub or soak.
1. Apply the wax directly to the clothing and let it dry. This will prevent it from getting into any cracks or crevices in the fabric.
2. If the wax is stubborn, try using a vacuum cleaner with the hose attachment to suck up the wax and debris. Be careful not to put too much pressure on the clothes and damage them!
3. Pour a pot of hot water onto a cloth and add white vinegar. Wring out the cloth until most of the wax is removed. Discard the vinegar-water mixture and rinse off your clothes with fresh water.