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Step 3Wax on WAX OFF

wax on WAX OFF
Getting candle wax on wood furniture can be a nightmare to get off (again with the scratching!!!).  The best way to remove it is to heat it back up.  Blow medium heat on the wax until it starts to melt then wipe away with a cloth.
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Sep 12, 2011. 12:32 PMnevroth says:
This is definitely one of those "DOH!!!" moments for me. I've been struggling on and off for months to get a few fancy candle holders (the kind that hold the thick but tall candles- lovely for a romantic dinner) clean by picking and scratching the remaining wax off. I'm definitely doing this TODAY!
Sep 15, 2011. 11:02 AMdesignsmith says:
Try putting those candle holders in the freezer for an hour or so. When you take them out the wax will have shrunken a bit and should pop right off with little effort. Once they have warmed up to room temp you can use the hair dryer method to remove any remaining wax residue. Heat and wipe with a paper towel. Voila! Good as new. Good luck.

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