The days are slowly getting longer and (for some of us!) February brings romance with… Valentine’s Day!

A day of love, so why not share the love in the house with a bit of pampering for our floors? Whether you have hardwood, tile, or carpeted floors, you can take some extra steps to care for them to ensure their longevity and keep them looking beautiful for longer. 

Valentine's Day and candlelit dinners go hand-in-hand and despite candles creating a warm and cosy atmosphere, they pose a risk to your floors. To protect your floors from wax drips, place candle holders or trays under the candles. This will catch any wax that may drip and prevent it from staining or damaging your floors.

If wax does drip on your carpet, here are some tips from Maltby’s of Chester on how to care for your carpet this February:

Step 1: Freeze the wax

Press a bag of ice or ice pack onto the dried wax for about 10 minutes and allow the wax to freeze and harden up. Make sure it isn’t getting wet from your ice pack, as moisture will make the wax drips harder to remove (use a tea towel to prevent this if needed).

Step 2: Scrape the wax off

Once the wax is frozen, use a knife (not sharp a butter knife will do) to scrape as much wax as possible off the carpet or rug. Be gentle during this process so that you don’t fray your carpet! Then, simply vacuum up the wax pieces that you scraped off.

Step 3: Heat and absorb the stubborn wax

Now, you can target the wax that has dripped deep into your carpet fabric. Place a paper towel, paper bag or tea towel on top of the remaining candle wax. Turn your iron on at its lowest temperature setting and make sure the steam function is turned off. Run the iron over the paper or towel several times; the wax will start to heat up.

As the towel starts to absorb the wax, reposition it several times so that the clean areas can continue to pick up more remnants. Continue this process until all of the wax is absorbed. 

Step 4: Spot clean your carpet or rug

The last step in removing wax stains from your floors is to use a carpet shampoo on the affected area. This will be particularly important if the wax is coloured, as the dye could stain your carpet. Gently dab the stain, taking care not to damage the carpet fibres, until the last traces of wax and colour are removed. Once your carpet has air-dried, use your vacuum to restore the carpet texture. In most cases, your carpet will look as good as new!

Taking proactive steps to care for your floors will not only preserve their beauty but also provide a clean and inviting environment for you and your loved ones to enjoy. So celebrate these special occasions with peace of mind, knowing that your floors are well-cared for.

Happy Valentines!

Do drop in and say hello to our wonderful and experienced staff for any of your flooring needs!

Maltby’s of Chester,

103 Brook Street,

Chester,

CH1 3DX

Tel: 01244 324560

Email: sales@maltbysofchester.co.uk