How to remove wax from the table?

With the introduction of electricity into our life of electricity, candles and rays lost their original purpose and ceased to be a source of light for us. Life in the evenings became much lighter, and many good old lights were forgotten. Many, but not all and not all. Of course, in our time no one uses beams, but candles have not lost their purpose, and still serve as faith and truth to create a romantic atmosphere. In addition, they are indispensable participants in various rituals and traditions. But after using them, there is some inconvenience, because when you burn the candle melts, the wax spreads. And now the ball is over, the candles are out, and it's time for us to clean up. And first of all, you need to somehow remove traces of wax from the table, and sometimes with furniture. And the thoughts begin to weigh heavier than and how to remove the 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 cooled down. If immediately wipe it with a napkin or a fleecy tissue, it will absorb into it. And all you have to do is to wipe the place of contamination with a damp cloth soaked in soapy water. This will get rid of fatty shine.

When the wax has already cooled down, getting rid of it will be more difficult. Actually it is necessary to act step by step:

• If the layer is large, then it can be cut off with a knife carefully, and closer to the surface - with a plastic or silicone scapula. Do this carefully so as not to leave scratches on the surface of the table.
• 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?

• We are helped by a hairdryer. Direct a hot jet of air to the problem site. Once the paraffin begins to melt, pat it with a tissue or cloth. Act this way you need to completely disappear the spot. After all the manipulations, you will only have to treat this area with a swab or a cotton pad soaked in a solvent to get rid of the greasy sheen.

Important! If all the same the traces will be noticeable, you can treat this area with a means for washing windows.

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

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 on the spot, folded several times, and iron it with a warm iron. The wax will melt and soak into a piece of paper that needs to be changed as it gets dirty. After the remainder of the paraffin is absorbed into the paper, wipe this area with a cotton disc moistened with a solvent.

Important! Do not heat the iron very much, otherwise - you risk ruining the surface to be cleaned.

• How to wash the wax from the glass, for example from a glass beaker? Lower the glass into a pan with very hot water, you can 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 decreases. As a result, it will float in water and it will be easy to get it by hand. Small residues can be removed from the glass with a rag or sponge.

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We remove the wax by cooling

This method is suitable for small items, for example, for a glass candlestick. Place it in the freezer. Wax with a strong freezing becomes fragile, and it can be easily removed. For removal it is better to use a plastic spatula.

If the traces are still noticeable, then wait for the object to reach room temperature, then try to remove the residues with a solvent.

Important! To remove paraffin from glass surfaces, do not use metal objects, open fire, strongly heated iron and too hot water. This can damage the surface.

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We remove wax from furniture

There are situations when a candle has dripped onto the upholstery of a sofa or an armchair, what can you do in such a situation, how to remove paraffin from furniture?

• First you need to scrape as much as possible from the surface. 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 soiled area and iron the upholstery until the remaining paraffin is absorbed into the substrate.

Now we only need to remove the fatty traces. This can be done very simply:

• Fill a place with flour, which will absorb all the fat, and then vacuum it.
• Or flush this place with a fat-dissolving agent.
• You can use a dishwashing detergent.
• Then blow dry. But everything depends on the fabric, so carry out the test for a start on a barely noticeable area: if the fabric is not shed, then - you can conduct processing.

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We remove wax from laminate and polished furniture

If laminate or polished furniture is damaged, the following should be done:

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

Important! Do not forget about the protection of your hands and work in rubber gloves.

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Useful advices:

• It is advisable to carry out all operations to remove traces of paraffin over old rags or newspapers, so as not to soil any other surfaces.
• Cheap candles can contain wax based on oil, which is removed very difficult. Try to purchase high-quality candles and use candlesticks when possible, then the cleaning process will be easier.
• When removing paraffin, do not rub the sponge along and around the inside of the container, otherwise - you will all blot out, respectively - the front of the work will increase.
• Do not clean the sink in the kitchen or bathroom. Paraffin can clog the drain and drains. All residues of paraffin must be thrown into the trash.

That's it! Now you do not have to rack yourself up after the celebration or refuse to decorate with candles at its carrying out, because even the consequences in the form of stains of frozen wax you can easily remove yourself.