How do I get hardened candle wax off a tall solid wooden candle holder?
I have an awesome tall (bout a meter) thick wooden candle holder with hardened candle wax on it…Im not tooo sure how to get it off as there is quite alot on there…any tips??
First of all, you can get off most of the wax by scraping it with a WOODEN or PLASTIC spatula (DON’T use a metal one, since you may also chip the candle holder). Then, try one or both of the following:
If the wood is lacquered or painted try using hot water or one of those cleaning steamer thingies to take of the fine portions of the wax. Use the steamer to melt the wax locally and use a household paper towel to remove the wax. In case you don’t have a steamer, you might want to consider a hair dryer blower. Blow hot air on the wax and wipe it with a paper tissue. Replace tissue as frequently as needed.
If it’s plain wood non-painted and non-lacquered, you might also consider using a solvent soaked cloth to scrub it. You can use nail polish remover, or cleaning petrol or paint thinners (try on a spot). ONLY WORK WITH IT OUTSIDE, AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT AND NOT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT!!! DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW ANYONE WITH OPEN FIRE (HAIR DRYERS OR ELECTRIC HEATERS ARE A DEFINITE NO!!!).
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