Wax spills can be confounding to clean, but some unusual methods exist for removing wax.
When it comes to cleaning melted wax, there are two primary approaches: Applying heat or freezing.
Paper towels are ideal because the paper will absorb the wax.
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Rotate and/or replace the paper towel as sections of it become saturated with wax.
Step 1: Heat the Iron
Heat up the iron, starting on the lowest setting.
The heat from the iron will melt the wax, which will be absorbed into the brown paper.
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Step 1: Boil Water
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 2: Submerge Waxy Item
Place the waxy item in the boiling water.
The wax will melt and float to the top of the water.
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Step 1: Put the Item in the Freezer
Place the wax-covered item in the freezer.
Typically, the wax will come off in the wash without requiring any extra work on your part.
