The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Candle Carpet

If you somehow get some candle wax melted into your carpet, there's a way to get it out, but it won't be easy. First, you need to put a paper bag on top of the wax. Next, you should go over the area lightly with a steam iron. The wax will cling to the bag instead!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.