How Do You Clean Candle Wax Stains On Flat Surfaces?
Colored candle wax can create a multi-layered mess when it melts onto floors, counters, tables and other flat surfaces. Cleaning up the solidified wax is only the beginning; many candles can leave faintly colored stains behind as well. If you’re having a tough time working these stains out, just follow these easy steps. Let the wax cool and solidify. When it is cool to the touch, scrape up the solid wax and throw it away. A flat butter knife works great for this, but you can also just use your fingernails. Set your clothes iron to its lowest setting and allow it to get warmed up. In the meantime, create a layer of about five tissues and set the stack over the stain. If the stain is on a vertical wall, you’ll have to just hold the tissues up against the stained section of the wall at first. Gently run the iron back and forth over the stack of tissues. The wax should begin to melt and get absorbed by the tissues. If you see wax bleeding all the way through the stack, continue with a clea
