I've heard that covering the wax with a paper towel and then pressing a hot iron would lift the wax, but I'm afraid try it and set the wax in any further.

The speed at which you tackle the problem is the ultimate key! Something as simple as boiling water poured over the fabric (if the fabric can tolerate it), can literally 'wash' the stain away.

Depending on the fabric, there are several different methods from which to choose. There's a product called Wine Away TM - 12 oz - Red Wine Stain Remover which I have personally used and it has not failed yet. However, if the stain occurs away from home, some improvisation is needed.

I have heard of using white wine to combat red wine stains, but haven't dared to try that one yet. Some say it works though. If there's a spray bottle of Resolve handy, that may do the trick. Other stain removers like Shout for example work, but you have to treat the stain quickly. Milk has also been known to remove some wine stains! No kidding!

You must not allow the stain to dry out before treating…..that's most important for increasing your chances of removing the stain entirely.

Well kids, it's called mildew. Depending on how bad the damage is, and what kind of fabric is stained, it may or may not be a fixable problem.

Items that can tolerate bleach (white, colorfast) can be washed with chlorine bleach and the warmest water allowable for the fabric.

If the item cannot take bleach, then the next best thing would be to soak it in warm water with soap and borax.

If this doesn't work then you could try combining a 1/4 tsp of colorsafe bleach and a 1/4 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide and rub on stains with a clean cloth, until gone, then launder & lay in the sun for extra measure. Also, when laundering the items, add a little baking soda to help get rid of the odor.

When it comes to mildew stains & odor, some items may be beyond help.

 Do you have Baking Soda? Just about everyone knows that keeping a small box in their refrigerator helps eliminate odors. Baking soda deodorizes not only your fridge, but your drains, carpeting and upholstery as well. It also cleans, scours, polishes and of course, removes stains.

White Vinegar is great undiluted as a spot remover. Combined with lemon juice, the solution will remove hard water scales, remove gummy buildup and remove dirt from wood surfaces. It is also common knowledge that straight vinegar is a great antibacterial product used to kill bacteria, mold and germs.

Lemon Juice is an all natural bleach and disinfectant. Lemon juice and sunshine removes many stains. Great for baby formula stains and more, it can be applied just before laundering. 

Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) works for removing stains on white clothing. Combine ½ cup with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle and spray on mold and mildew prone areas of your bathroom. In both cases, laundry and bathroom, make sure that you are using the peroxide on surfaces and materials that will tolerate its bleaching effect (you shouldn't use it on brightly colored towels, for example).

Borax has such a wide range of uses around your home, that it deserves a page all its own! Borax has been used for ages, as a laundry booster. Keeping to the subject of stains (for now), it will remove tea stains from cottons and linens by soaking the item in a solution of borax and water (1 tablespoon of borax per cup of warm water). For tougher stains, a paste of borax and warm water, worked into the stain before laundering may do the trick.

The items mentioned are just the basics. Keep in mind that when it comes to stains, there are too many variables to use just one solution successfully. Different fabrics or surfaces require different treatments, depending on the type of stain. You need to apply the right chemicals to get the reaction you want, without any damaging effects. Be sure to check back for more detailed information, tips and solutions for your staining problems!