How to Get Wax Off of Glass
Wax is a tricky substance to get off of glass because its malleable nature makes it difficult to remove and you do not want to damage your glassware in the process. Perhaps you lit a candle and the residue filled your beautiful glass votive, or maybe a waxy material spilled onto a tabletop. Use common household items to completely remove the wax and avoid scratching your glass. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Freezer (optional)
- Spoon or butter knife
- Dish towel
- Sink of soapy, hot water (optional)
- Sponge
- Paper towels
- Ice cube (optional)
- Blow dryer (optional)
- Glass cleaner, such as Windex (optional)
Instructions
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Small Glass Items
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Place the glass item in the freezer and leave the glass in there for two to three hours.
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Remove the glass and use a spoon or butter knife to scrape out the wax. The freezing process enables the waxy material to pop out easier.
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Place a dish towel at the bottom of your kitchen sink, fill the sink with hot water and add a few drops of dish soap. The towel prevents the wax from going down the drain and the soapy water helps remove the remaining waxy sheen on the glass.
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Use a sponge to wipe off any remaining wax.
Large Glass Surfaces
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Scrape large chunks of wax off of glass surfaces with a spoon or table knife.
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Hold an ice cube over the remaining wax portions for about a minute to freeze the material and then continue to scrape the residue off. Alternately, you can set a blow dryer to its lowest setting, hold it over the wax and then use a paper towel to soak it up the melted residue.
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Spray a glass cleaner, such as Windex, on the glass surface and use a paper towel to clean up any remaining materials.
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