How To Remove Candle Wax From Tablecloth-
Many of you know that I had a website called Go Ask Katie. It was suggested to me recently that I should include some of my questions and answers here at Katherine’s Corner too. So after giving it some thought I decided to start adding Dear Katie questions here once in a while. If you enjoy it then I will continue. It was difficult to select the first question. But, I decided on this one from the House and Home Category
Dear Katie, We had a romantic candle light dinner last night. But candle wax dripped on my table cloth can you help?
Thanks Kathy
Dear Kathy, I know this may sound a bit silly. But, put the tablecloth in the freezer. The wax will freeze and it’ll be easier to remove.
After a few hours. Take the tablecloth out of the freezer and using a plastic spoon or another dull utensil gently begin to scrape away the frozen wax. It will most likely just start to crumble.
If some wax still remains you will do the opposite of freezing. Heat your iron to medium high setting and place a clean dry cloth on top of the wax ( a cloth you can throw away afterward). Place the cloth on top of the wax and gently run the iron over the the cloth moving the cloth a bit with each pass until the wax is soaked into the cloth. Be careful not to transfer the wax back onto the cloth.
Then spray with a spot remover and wash normally. This should work.
I hope you’ll continue to have many romantic evenings, Katie
Sarah @ Modern Country Style says
I love this idea to put the q and as up here. And what a genius idea to put it in the freezer. I'll be doing that!
Sarahx
kath1960 says
hugs!
Sue says
Ooh I love your blog. It has so many lovely things on it.
Love the tip about the candle. Thanks for that!
Sue xx
kath1960 says
Welcome Sue, hope to see you again soon
Donna says
It's always good to have new tips so thankyou…but really I enjoy just coming here for the ambiance and MUSIC!! Love it Katie!!
kath1960 says
Thank you Donna, hoping you always enjoy your visits. xo
Olga says
Great tips! I like the idea of questions/answers here on your blog. Could be very useful.
kath1960 says
I’m happy you like it. Hugs
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My Vicarious Life says
Augh! I got candle wax on my mirror after blowing a candle out too forcefully. Any idea how to remove that?
kath1960 says
Rub an ice cube or baggie full of ice over the wax drippings for several minutes. Freezing.Use a plastic butter knife or similar item to pull up the hardened wax. Work the edge of the knife under the edge of the wax and pry it up. The wax will pop off with very little force.Allow the mirror to come back to room temperature ( this is important). If there’s still a bit left heat with a blow dryer ( back and forth motion) and wipe away.
Rebecca says
So sending it to the dry cleaners and paying high fees isn't the only way to remove wax?
kath1960 says
save your money!
Sherri says
I did know that tip, it is a great one I've used it many, many times! Thanks for sharing!
kath1960 says
awesome, you are one step ahead already,giggle.
Odie Langley says
That was great Katie & I hope you will show us more in the future.
Odie
kath1960 says
more on the way my sweet friend.
PoetessWug says
I like this feature!…And that's a great tip about the wax too!
kath1960 says
Thank you , more to share hugs!
Allyson Pecilunas says
Awesome! I love it. Thanks for the tip!
kath1960 says
My pleasure let me know if you ever try this. Hugs