[header] How to get wax out of fabrics and carpet [title] Let the wax dry completely. [step] When you knock over a candle or get wax on the carpet, your clothes, or another piece of fabric, you must give the wax time to dry before you can clean it. Otherwise, you risk pushing the wax deeper into the fibers if you try to wipe it up when it's wet. 
[substeps] Wax doesn't take long to dry. For small amounts, the wax will be dry in a couple of minutes.