How to Remove Paste Wax From Furniture

It's easy to remove wax from wood furniture.

According to antiquerestorers.com, paste wax provides minimal protection to wood. When paste wax is applied to a piece of wooden furniture, most of it is removed when it's buffed to a shine. All that's left is a thin coating of wax. Paste wax remains soft, which makes it easy to remove.

Things You'll Need

• Wax and polish remover
• Soft, clean cloth
• Fine steel wool
• Timer

Instructions

1. Read the instructions on the wax and polish remover container to achieve the best results.

2. Apply the paste wax remover with a soft cloth or a fine steel wool pad. Apply a little of the product to the applicator. Move it in the direction of the grain as much as you can, according to kingdomrestorations.com. Apply more remover to the applicator as needed.

3. Set the timer for the suggested amount of time the paste wax remover should left on the furniture. When the time is up, wipe the wax off the wooden furniture a little at a time. As one side of the cloth becomes soiled, turn it over and use the clean side. When the cloth is completely soiled, change it. Continue wiping until the wax is gone.

References

• Antiquerestorers.com: Paste Wax
• Kingdomrestorations.com: Waxing Tips