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Candles are a lovely addition to any home. They smell delightful, look homely and add a cosy atmosphere to any room. But, they do have a tendency to leave splashes of wax wherever they go. Thankfully, help is at hand. Here’s how to remove candle wax from wood floors and walls!

Always wait until a candle has returned to a completely solid state before you move it. This’ll prevent it from spilling hot wax as you carry it from room to room.

You will need:

Hair dryer
A cloth
Plastic ruler or credit card
Vinegar
Water
Ice cube
Cif cream
Wooden floor wax

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How to get candle wax off walls How to remove candle wax from wood floor

How to get candle wax off walls

When it comes to how to remove candle wax from wall areas – specifically painted walls – you have to be very gentle so as not to ruin the surface underneath.
1. 1
  Heat the wax with a hair dryer
  
  Use a hair dryer on a medium temperature and gently heat the wax.
2. 2
  Use a cloth to wipe the melting wax
  
  With a cloth, start to wipe off the wax as it melts.
3. 3
  Mix vinegar and water together and apply it to the wax
  
  Mix together a solution of vinegar and water (with a ratio of 1:3) and apply it to the mark. It should come off easily without damaging the paint beneath.
4. 4
  Continue to wipe till the wax is completely removed
  
  Using the cloth, keep wiping the wax with the solution till it is completely removed from the wall.
The freezing method
The freezing method is a practical approach to removing candle wax from walls. Applying cold to the wax using an ice pack or ice cubes causes it to become brittle and easy to handle. Once frozen, gently scrape off the wax using a plastic scraper or credit card edge. This technique minimizes the risk of damaging the wall while effectively dislodging the wax. Remember to work slowly and carefully, avoiding excessive pressure. The freezing method is especially useful for larger wax spills and ensures a safe removal process that leaves your walls looking clean and free of wax residue.
How to remove candle wax from wood floor

If you’re faced with the task of how to get candle wax off wood, you might be in a bit of a panic, but it’s actually not too hard at all.
1. 1
  Use an ice cube to harden the wax
  
  First, get an ice cube and harden the wax.
2. 2
  Use a plastic ruler or credit card to scrape off the hardened wax
  
  Then scrape it off gently using a plastic ruler or credit card (don’t use a knife or anything sharp as this could damage the wood).
3. 3
  Use Cif Cream to wipe off any excess wax
  
  Then, use Cif Cream to get off any excess.
4. 4
  Use a wooden floor wax to maintain the quality of the floor
  
  Finally, use a wooden floor wax to ensure your floor remains undamaged.
See, it really isn’t difficult to remove candle wax from wood!

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Candle wax stain prevention

To prevent candle wax stains there are a couple of things you can do:

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Keep candles a good distance from walls. Around 15cm should do the trick and stop any splashes.
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Place candles on a drip tray. The tray will collect all the wax that drips down the side of the candle to prevent spills so that you don’t have to worry about how to remove candle wax from wood.
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Clean surfaces regularly. Candle wax stains are usually more difficult to remove when it drips on a surface with grime and dirt build-up. So, make sure you regularly wipe down areas close to where you usually place your candles.

It’s actually not too hard to clean up candle wax and prevent future spills! Now you know what to do, you’ll never have a problem with candles again.

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Frequently asked questions about removing candle wax

What is the easiest way to remove candle wax?
The easiest way to remove candle wax is to apply heat to it using a hairdryer. Remember to put enough heat, but not to the point that you’ll melt the wax. Once the candle wax becomes pliable, you can use a card or a blunt tool to scrape it off.
What dissolves hard candle wax?
You can use rubbing alcohol, vinegar or bleach as candle wax removers because they can also dissolve hard wax. Another option would be using methylated spirits like ethanol as a solvent or cleaning agent.
How do you remove candle wax from hard surfaces?
If the candle wax is too soft to scrape off, rub an ice cube on it. Once it hardens, use a butter knife to gently scrape it off. If you’re left with a thin residue, you can remove the candle wax by covering it with two layers of paper towel and running an iron over it. The wax should transfer to the paper.
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