Cleaning > FurnitureSeptember 19, 2011

Cleaning Candle Wax from Wood Furniture

Candle wax dripping down side of container and wood standRemoving wax from tables, shelves, and bookcases can be difficult and costly, but must be done correctly to avoid damaging wood surfaces. This is a guide about cleaning candle wax from wood furniture.

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Removing Candle Color Stain from a Wood Table?

We had candle wax go through a red tablecloth onto the oak table top. How do we get the red dye out of the table top finish?

 

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By jeffrey (Guest Post) 01/08/2009

Can anyone tell me the full name or manufactuer of the 'magic eraser' referred to ( re removing red dye stain from wood)? I'm in Australia , not sure if it's the 'Chux' one or 'Mr Clean' product.

Candle Wax on Wood Furniture

How do you remove candle wax from wood furniture?

By Carolyn from Memphis, TN

 

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By lindal 09/10/2010

Scrape it off with a an old credit or gift card.

Removing Candle Wax from Wood Furniture

How do I remove candle wax from wood furniture?

By Annie from Glencoe

 

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By Flomerch 01/17/2012

Carefully scrape the wax off with a credit card as a scraper. You can remove most of the wax. Then warm the wax residue that is left with a hair dryer on a low setting, after covering the wax with a paper towel. The wax will melt and the paper towel will absorb the melted wax.

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