How to Remove Car Wax From Clothes

How to Remove Car Wax From Clothes
Published: May 11, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

If wax has found its way to your clothing, there's a way to get it off, but it will take a little patience.

Things You Will Need

  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Soft clean cloth
  1. Wash the garment as you normally would, but wash it about 3 times. Don't bother drying it.

  2. Lay the garment flat on a table or hard surface and expose the stain.

  3. Apply isopropyl alcohol to a soft clean cloth and rub it into the stain. Remove as much wax as you can.

  4. Launder the garment again. Check the shirt for residual wax.

  5. Repeat the process as necessary. When the stain is gone, place garment in the dryer.

The Drip Cap

  • Some stains require more time and effort to remove than others.
  • Wash the garment as you normally would, but wash it about 3 times.
  • Lay the garment flat on a table or hard surface and expose the stain.

Photo Credits

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Melynda Sorrels

Melynda Sorrels spent 10 years in the military working in different capacities of the medical field, including dental assisting, health services administration, decontamination and urgent medical care. Awarded the National Guardsman’s…

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