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Cleaning Up:  How do I remove candle wax from the wall?  |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
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 Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 10:25:36 AM
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I have three all beeswax candles on my mantle, they are a deep purple color. My darling husband huffed and puffed to put them out and now I have dark purple wax all over the walls. Any ideas how to remove it?
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 10:35:15 AM
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Ice will probably work..wax usually is easy to remove from the container if you put it in the freezer to chill..I would think the same would apply to any surface it is on..get it cold.
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 07:23:33 AM
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Oh, Laura - I think I might have a little bad news for you -- this same thing happened to me (except that I was the one doing the huffing and puffing!) with red candles on a taupe wall, and after trying absolutely everything I could think of, I ended up hanging a lovely painting over the spots!!! Durn - best of luck!
XOXO, Libbie
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 10:30:17 AM
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| The wax is the easy part to remove- the dye stains can be permanent. I second Tina's advice of the ice. Hold a cube over a spot for a while (test to see) anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute or two depending on the size of the splatter. Then they should just flake right off with a fingernail or soft scrapper (don't want to chip the wall) if you need to- you might need to touch up the paint where it splattered. You can always try putting bleach on a rag and dabbing it on the discolored spots. Sometimes that can help with dye stains. |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 4:39:14 PM
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What a mess. I tried the ice and then tried to scrap it off with my finger. When that didn't work I tried using a candle flame and trying to heat the wax up. It made the wax run and then the dark color was all over. I then let it cool and tried bleach. I have now lightly sanded the area and have plans to retexture the wall and paint. New rule at my house, no colored candles! Thanks for all the great ideas. They were all worth a try.
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
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Mag
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margaret
Mount Vernon
OH
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 4:42:41 PM
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| I know this really works for wax on carpet but maybe it will for wax on the wall as well. If you take an old terrycloth towel and place it over the wax then take an iron on high and place it over the towel. The heat should melt the wax and the towel will absorb the wax and the dye in the wax. I have done this numerous times on spilled wax in carpet so it may be worth a shot. Good luck |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 4:47:28 PM
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Mag,
Thanks for the great idea. I do have some wax on my carpet and I will give that a try. I don't think I have to worry about my husband touching another candle.
Laura
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