What’s the best way to remove spilled candle wax from surfaces?
Covers methods to safely lift hardened or melted candle wax from various materials like fabric, carpet, wood, or hard surfaces.
- Harden and Scrape (All Surfaces) then Iron (Fabric/Carpet)4
This common method involves hardening the wax for easy removal of bulk, then using heat absorption for porous surfaces.
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🛠️ Ice cubes, plastic bag, dull knife/credit card/spoon, paper towels or brown paper bag, iron, pre-wash stain remover/surface cleaner (optional)
- Use Hair Dryer and Paper Towels (Hard Surfaces)3
Applying gentle heat can re-melt wax on hard, non-porous surfaces for easy wiping.
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🛠️ Hair dryer, paper towels or soft cloths, surface cleaner (optional)
- Apply Oil to Loosen Wax (Wood Furniture)3
Oil can sometimes help loosen wax adhered to finished wood without damaging the finish.
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🛠️ Plastic scraper/credit card, furniture polish/mineral oil/vegetable oil, soft cloths