Lift candle wax that dripped onto the carpet.

Once wax has hardened, scrape up what you can with a dull knife. Put paper towels or and old, white cloth over the area; with iron on low-warm (no steam), gently press.

As wax is lifted, move towels so a clean part covers the remaining wax; repeat until wax is gone. If coloured wax leaves a stain, blot with spot remover or carpet cleaner, following label directions.