How to remove wax from the table?

With the introduction of electricity into our lives, candles and torches lost their original purpose and ceased to be a source of light for us. Life in the evenings became much brighter, and many forgot about the good old sources of light. Many, but not all, and not all. Of course, in our time no one uses lights, but the candles have not lost their purpose, and still serve faithfully to create a romantic atmosphere. In addition, they are indispensable participants in various rites and traditions. But after using them, there are some inconveniences, because when burning the candle melts, the wax spreads. And so the ball is over, the candles go out, and it’s time for us to put things in order. And first of all, you need to somehow remove traces of wax and wax pencils from the table, and sometimes from furniture. And heavy thoughts begin with what and how to remove wax from the table.

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How to remove traces of wax?

The easiest way to deal with fresh wax, which has not yet had time to cool. If you immediately wipe it with a napkin or a fleecy cloth, then it will be absorbed into it. And all that remains for you is to wipe the place of contamination with a damp cloth dipped in soapy water. This will get rid of oily sheen.

When the wax has cooled, it will be more difficult to get rid of it. Will have to act in stages:

• If the layer is large, then it can be carefully cut with a knife, and closer to the surface with a plastic or silicone spatula. Do this carefully so as not to leave scratches on the table surface.
• The remaining thin layer can be removed by two directly opposite methods - heating or cooling.

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Remove wax by heating

How to remove wax from glass by heating?

• A hairdryer will help us. Direct a hot stream of air to the problem area. As soon as the paraffin begins to melt, pat it with a napkin or rag. It is necessary to act in this way until the spot disappears completely. After all the manipulations, you just have to treat this area with a swab or cotton pad soaked in a solvent to get rid of oily sheen.

Important! If, however, traces are noticeable, you can treat this area with window cleaner.

• To remove paraffin from a horizontal surface, for example, from a table, you can use a sponge dipped in very hot water. This allows you to weaken the contact of the wax with the surface, as a result - it is easily removed. You do not have to rake it for a long time. You may have to make several calls.

Important! In this case, you better use rubber gloves to protect your hands from burns from hot water.

• You can treat the surface of the table with an iron. Put a napkin or a sheet of blotting paper folded several times in the place of contamination and iron it with a warm iron. The wax will melt and soak into a piece of paper, which must be changed as it becomes soiled. After the paraffin residue is absorbed into the paper, wipe the area with a cotton pad soaked in solvent.

Important! Do not heat the iron very much, otherwise - you risk spoiling the surface being cleaned.

• How to wash wax from glass, for example from a glass cup? Dip the glass into a pan with very hot water, even with boiling water. Such heat treatment will cause the wax to melt and become fluid.Allow the water to cool and the wax will begin to float as the temperature drops. As a result, he will swim in the water and can be easily reached with his hands. Small debris can be removed from the glass with a rag or sponge.

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Remove wax with cooling

This method is suitable for small items, for example, for a glass candlestick. Put it in the freezer. With severe freezing, the wax becomes brittle and can be easily removed. To remove it is better to use a plastic spatula.

If the traces are still noticeable, then wait until the object warms up to room temperature, then try to remove the residue with a solvent.

Important! To remove paraffin from glass surfaces, do not use metal objects, open flames, a very hot iron and too hot water. This may cause surface damage.

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We remove wax from furniture

There are situations when a candle dripped on the upholstery of a sofa or chair, what can be done in such a situation, how to remove paraffin from furniture?

• First you need to scrape off the streaks from the surface as much as possible. Be careful not to damage the upholstery. Before processing, you can attach a piece of ice to the traces of paraffin, and when it hardens, it can easily be removed with some plastic object.
• Heat the iron, place paper towels on the contaminated area, and iron the trim until the remaining paraffin is absorbed into the backing.

Now we just have to remove the greasy marks. This can be done very simply:

• Cover the place with flour, which absorbs all the fat, and then vacuum it.
• Or rinse the area with a fat-dissolving agent.
• You can use a dishwashing detergent.
• Then blow dry. But here it all depends on the fabric, so to begin with, test on an inconspicuous area: if the fabric does not fade, then it is possible to carry out processing.

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Remove wax from laminate and polished furniture

If laminate or polished furniture is damaged, do the following:

1. First remove with a plastic object that part of the paraffin that will succeed.
2. In order to remove the residues, you need to make an acetic solution. To do this, bring the water to 90 degrees and add vinegar. Dampen a soft cloth in this solution and wipe the problem areas until they are completely cleansed.
3. Remaining grease stains can be removed with refined gasoline.

Important! Do not forget to protect your hands and work with rubber gloves.

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Useful Tips:

• All operations to remove traces of paraffin should preferably be carried out on old rags or newspapers so as not to stain any more surfaces.
• Cheap candles can contain oil-based wax, which is very difficult to clean. Try to get high-quality candles and use candle holders when possible, then the cleaning process will be easier.
• When removing paraffin, do not rub it with a sponge along and around the inside of the container, otherwise - you will stain everything, respectively - the front of your work will increase.
• Do not clean over the sink in the kitchen or bathroom. Paraffin can clog drain and sewage. All traces of paraffin should be thrown into the bin.

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That's all! Now you don’t have to rack your brains after the celebration or refuse to decorate with candles when holding it, because even the consequences in the form of stains of frozen wax you can easily remove yourself.