How to Remove Wax From Surfaces
by
Tidy Tova
Just in time for the end of Chanukah, I would like to share with you the basics of removing wax from surfaces. Those candles can get messy, so here are some tips for cleaning up after those eight crazy nights.
Silver: Place the silver in your freezer for ten minutes and crack off the wax once you take it out. Most of the chunks should fall off but you’ll probably be left with a nasty residue. Put on some gloves and use hot water to remove the remainder of the wax. Hot water and a soft cloth works to wipe away the remaining wax and residue. Side note: did you know that you can use toothpaste to polish silver?? Try it, I dare you.
Fabric: Wait until it dries before attempting to clean it up. Then grab a butter knife and scrape off whatever wax you can. Now use a paper bag (you can also use a couple of paper towels) and iron to remove the rest. Lay the paper over the wax and iron the paper using medium heat. The wax will transfer onto the paper. You can wipe up the remaining residue (if there is any) with a droplet of laundry detergent and a damp rag.
Leather: Use a blow dryer to warm up the wax. Then clean it up using a soft, clean cloth. Get that remaining residue using a damp cloth with mild soap or leather cleaner.
Wood: Grab an ice cube and harden the wax with it. Then, carefully scrape off the wax using a credit card (baller!). Remove any residue using cream furniture polish and a soft rag.
Skin: Wash the skin with warm water to remove whatever wax you can. Use oil (baby oil is a good option since it smells nice) to remove the remaining residue.
Silver: Place the silver in your freezer for ten minutes and crack off the wax once you take it out. Most of the chunks should fall off but you’ll probably be left with a nasty residue. Put on some gloves and use hot water to remove the remainder of the wax. Hot water and a soft cloth works to wipe away the remaining wax and residue. Side note: did you know that you can use toothpaste to polish silver?? Try it, I dare you.
Fabric: Wait until it dries before attempting to clean it up. Then grab a butter knife and scrape off whatever wax you can. Now use a paper bag (you can also use a couple of paper towels) and iron to remove the rest. Lay the paper over the wax and iron the paper using medium heat. The wax will transfer onto the paper. You can wipe up the remaining residue (if there is any) with a droplet of laundry detergent and a damp rag.
Leather: Use a blow dryer to warm up the wax. Then clean it up using a soft, clean cloth. Get that remaining residue using a damp cloth with mild soap or leather cleaner.
Wood: Grab an ice cube and harden the wax with it. Then, carefully scrape off the wax using a credit card (baller!). Remove any residue using cream furniture polish and a soft rag.
Skin: Wash the skin with warm water to remove whatever wax you can. Use oil (baby oil is a good option since it smells nice) to remove the remaining residue.
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