How to wash the wax from the dishes?

Candles. .. When you pronounce this word, it immediately becomes warm and cozy, the quiet flicker of lights acts soothingly. But candles are not only a source of heat and light( especially during a power outage), but also a source of stains on dishes, furniture and clothing. So let's figure out how to wash the wax from the dishes, regardless of whether you were forced to use it in the dark during a power plant accident or for a pleasant pastime with your loved one.

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What is wax?

By habit, any candle material is called wax. However, this judgment is not entirely true. Specifically, wax is now used in the cosmetic and medical industries, but candles are made from paraffin and stearin.

Important! In the western analogy of waxes, the whole class of wax-like substances is considered to be considered, but the TSB gives the subdivision into waxes of natural and artificial origin.

To natural materials carry:

• Beeswax. It is produced by bees for the construction of honeycombs.
• Lanolin. Otherwise woolen wax, protecting the skin or coat from an overly aggressive environment.
• Spermacet wax. Obtained from spermacetal sperm whale oil.
• Various vegetable waxes covering the leaves, seeds and other parts of the representatives of the flora of our planet and protecting them from the effects.

Important! Jojoba oil, widely used in the cosmetic industry, is also a natural plant wax.

• Epicuticular wax. They cover most plants, reflect an invisible spectrum of emissions.
• Fossil wax( ozocerite).Most often consists of the ultimate hydrocarbons.

Of the most artificial are paraffin and stearin. In principle, if you need to wash the wax from the dishes, then the actions will be similar. In some cases, only some features are possible.

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What is paraffin?

Paraffin is a wax-like mixture of solid hydrocarbons made from oil. The melting point of the substance is 45-65 degrees, which makes it possible to actively use this material not only in the production of candles, but also in the composition of lubricants of various designs, food and cosmetic industries.

In some cases, paraffin is confused not only with wax, but also with stearin.

Stearin is a solid and greasy to the touch substance, translucent in appearance with a melting point of 53-65 degrees.

Important! The specific name of the material is desirable to know before cleaning the contaminated object, as you can see that the temperature of the physical state change is slightly different.

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How to wash the dishes from the wax?

In most cases, to remove droplets of wax, a physical action is necessary - scrape with a knife and rinse with water. But how to wash the dishes from the wax, the use of brute force to which it is impossible( complex carved candlesticks, crystal glasses or teflon dishes)?

Depending on the volume and condition, you can use one of the following methods.

Method 1

To clean the stains without damaging or scratching the dishes, simultaneously degrease and remove the substance itself:

1. Collect the water in a large saucepan or other large bowl.
2. Add detergent in water and stir.
3. Immerse the dirty dishes and put it all on the stove.
4. When the water boils, the entire wax will melt and fall behind, and the remedy will not allow to stick back.

Important! This option is the most sparing in relation to the products, even from glass, crystal and the finest porcelain.

Method 2

Another way to clean the pan from wax is to steam or steep boiling water:

1. Boil water in any container, it is safest to use a kettle.
2. Take stained dishes and keep on the steam those parts that need to be cleaned.
3. After the procedure, carefully clean the melted wax with a clean dry cloth or soft absorbent cloth.

Method 3

If you are far away from the benefits of civilization, you can use any fire source( fire, burner, stove, etc.):

1. Take the dishes to the fire and heat the wax as carefully as possible.
2. Remove the molten substance with improvised materials.

Important! For such treatment it is better to use heat-resistant forceps or at least gloves.

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How to wax the furniture?

In order to wash the wax from the dishes, it can be scraped with a knife and boiled in water with a detergent, but using such methods to clean the furniture is fraught with buying a new one or repairing at least.

Therefore, we act in one of the following ways.

Variant 1

If the upholstery of the sofa was stained, it is necessary to do the following:

1. Iron the fabric with an iron through a medium-density clean paper or a paper napkin.
2. Raise the pile with a brush.
3. Clean the textile with a brush for suede dipped in a solution of water and ammonia( 3-5 drops per glass of water).

Option 2

If the wax has spilled onto the wooden surfaces, then:

• You need to physically remove the droplets with any plastic object( kitchen paddles or even a discount card store perfectly suited).
• Treat the same place with a hairdryer.

Important! Do not use too high a temperature, as the material may deteriorate.

• Warm the wax with a napkin or soft paper.
• With a soft cloth, polish the surface.

Option 3

To remove the substance from the tree, you can also:

1. Cover the stain with paper towels.
2. Until paraffin is absorbed into the paper, treat the place with a slightly warm iron.
3. Wipe the former stain with a cloth soaked in vinegar while it is still warm and wipe dry.

Important! Furniture, varnished, must be polished after removing stains.

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How to remove wax after depilation?

For ladies who decided to remove excess vegetation by wax depilation, the actual issue is the cleansing of wax residues from the skin. If the procedure is carried out independently, it is necessary to accurately and accurately handle the skin with wax, and after removing the strips immediately use a special lotion or napkins.

If the wax remains on the skin, you can do the following:

1. Dampen a lightly warmed oil cloth or cotton pad, then wipe off the effects of depilation.
2. Apply the thickest cream or lotion to the adherent substance, leave it for a while, and then remove it with cotton.
3. A very effective but traumatic method is the treatment of wax residues with a hair dryer.

Important! There is a risk of injuries and burns, be careful!

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How to wash paraffin off the fabric coverings?

To remove paraffin stains from the fabric, you need an iron and any absorbent paper. Sequence of operations:

1. Coat from both sides of the stain with soft paper.
2. Place the fabric( flannel) on top.
3. It is not very hot to iron the stain, changing periodically the paper.

Important! After removing the colored paraffin, wash the thing in the washing machine.

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How to wash the paraffin off the carpet?

When a drop of paraffin drops on the carpet, many are frightened and act wrong, and there are several ways of cleaning:

1. If the composition allows, then the same method can be used as for cleaning fabrics, with the exception that the paper is placed only from above.
2. Sometimes the heat is critical for the carpet material, then it must be replaced by cold:
   • Ice wrapped in cellophane, put on the stain.
   • When the stain freezes well, clean the surface with a knife.

Important! Trace from the colored paraffin after removal, wash it with a standard stain remover from the carpet.

After reading this article, you can clean any stains and wax from wax or paraffin stains. Now you will not need to change or throw away your favorite things because of one annoying speck.