How to Clean Wax From a Glass Mirror

Placing candles near a mirror looks beautiful but may result in wax stains on the mirror.

Glass mirrors are both decorative and functional. Placed appropriately, they can add the illusion of space to your room, while serving as a location to check your appearance. If you have decorative glass mirrors and candles placed in the same proximity, it's probable that you will end up with wax splattered on your glass mirror. Remove wax from your glass mirror using supplies from home. Prevent future wax stains on your glass mirror by purchasing high quality candles, which are less likely to spill over or splatter.

Things You'll Need

• Hair dryer
• Paper towels
• Spray bottle
• White vinegar
• Old dryer sheet

Instructions

1. 

   A hair dryer softens hard wax.

   Heat a hair dryer to the medium setting and aim it at the hardened wax on your glass mirror. As the wax softens, wipe it up with a dry paper towel. Change towels often and continue to wipe until the wax substance is removed.

2. Mix a solution of half white vinegar and half water in a spray bottle. Spray the diluted vinegar solution on the wax residue that remains on your glass mirror.

3. Rub the vinegar spray into the greasy, wax residue. Continue to wipe and rub as you see the residue lift from your glass mirror.

4. 

   A dryer sheet buffs smooth surfaces following wax removal.

   Buff the site of the wax stain on your glass mirror with an old dryer sheet. The dryer sheet will remove any residual greasy, wax residue while polishing and shining your mirror's surface.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep windows closed so the wind blowing in doesn't cause candles to splatter on your glass mirror and other surrounding areas.

• Use caution when melting the candle wax for removal. Hot wax can cause mild to severe skin burns.

References

• Beeswax Candle Company: Wax Removal Tips