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How to Remove Candle Wax From Any Surface

We all enjoy a little aromatherapy and the festive glow of candles, especially during the holidays. From scented varieties to elegant, tapered pieces adorning our dinner tables, candles are perfect for decorating and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. But where there are candles, there is wax.

Whether it’s unnoticed drips that make their way down a candlestick to accidents at birthday parties, candle wax can find its way onto wood, walls, carpets, and clothes. Because candle wax is in liquid form when it hits your linen tablecloth (or leather jacket) and quickly solidifies, cleaning it up becomes a challenge.

We’re here to help. From getting the wax soft enough to remove it to handling residual stains from colored and scented candles, in the following article, you’ll learn how to remove candle wax from just about anything.

While there’s no single candle wax removal trick for all surfaces, there are ways to remove wax using common household supplies. Since candle wax is an oil-based stain, you’ll need a wax stain remover that dissolves oil like nail polish or rubbing alcohol. Other tools and products you may need include:

• Distilled white vinegar
• Dish soap
• Water
• Ice
• An iron
• Paper bags
• Microfiber cloths
• Blunt scraper like a spoon or butter knife
• Stain remover
• Leather cleaner and conditioner