How to Remove Candle Wax From a Coffee Table

A coffee table is often a show piece in the living room. At the very least, it is a well-used piece of furniture, holding reading material, a drink or two and sometimes a candle. Candle wax can seem more difficult to remove than it really is. No matter what the surface--wood, glass or otherwise--wax can generally be removed and your table restored. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Place a piece of newspaper or brown paper bag over the wax. Take a heated iron and run the iron over the paper and wax. The paper will absorb the wax as the iron melts it.

2

Use a hair dryer to soften the wax. Hold the hair dryer about 3 to 4 inches above the wax until the wax is pliable. Use a credit card or plastic spatula to scrape up the softened wax.

3

Clean any residue left behind with a solution of 2 tbsp. of white vinegar in 1 cup of warm water. Vinegar is safe for both glass and wood. If there is any staining left behind from the dye in the candle, use straight vinegar to pick it up, but then rinse and thoroughly dry the area quickly.

4

Place a cold pack or bag filled with ice on the wax if you are unable to warm it. This will harden the wax enough so that it can be scraped off. Scrape gently or you can damage the table. Again, use the vinegar mixture to wipe any remaining residue off.