How to Remove Candle Wax Stains?

DIY Furniture Repair

A common problem on table-top finishes is candle wax drippings. When the hot wax drips onto the finish and hardens, it can be difficult to remove candle wax stains without damaging the furniture finish.

But not if you follow this procedure!

Tools and Materials

• Soft cotton rag
• #0000 steel wool
• ice cube
• credit card or plastic scraper

1) Freeze the wax
Use an ice cube to harden the wax drippings, making them brittle.

2) Scrape the area
Use a plastic paint scraper or the edge of a credit card to scrape all the wax from the furniture finish surface as gently as possible.

3) Rub out the affected area
Apply a cream polish to the furniture surface using #0000 steel wool. Rub with the grain of the wood; this will remove any remaining wax residue. Use the edge of a plastic card or a nonmarring plastic scraper to scrape the wax free.

4) Polish the area
Buff the repair area to a luster similar to that of the surrounding finish using a soft cotton cloth.

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Source: B.Hingley