Based on general cleaning expertise, as the provided context was not relevant, here is a professional guide to removing wax melt from a sofa.
First, allow the spilled wax to cool and harden completely. Attempting to wipe it away while it is still liquid will likely spread the stain and push the wax deeper into the fabric fibers. You can speed up the hardening process by placing an ice pack or a bag of ice over the spill. Once the wax is solid, use a dull, flat-edged tool like a butter knife or a credit card to gently scrape off as much of the excess surface wax as you can.
After removing the bulk of the wax, you will need to address the portion that has soaked into the upholstery. Place a clean, absorbent material, such as a brown paper bag or a few layers of paper towels, over the remaining wax stain. Set an iron to a low, no-steam setting and gently press it over the paper. The heat will melt the wax, which will then be absorbed by the paper. As the paper becomes saturated with wax, reposition it to a clean section and repeat the process until no more wax is being lifted from the fabric.
Finally, you may be left with a faint oily or colored stain from the dyes and oils in the wax melt. To treat this, you can use a commercial upholstery cleaner designed for your sofa's specific fabric type. Always perform a spot test on an inconspicuous area first to ensure it does not cause discoloration. Alternatively, you can blot the area with a cloth lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol. After treating the oily residue, blot the area with a separate cloth dampened with clean water to rinse, and then allow it to air dry completely.
