How to Get Dried Candle Wax out of the Sink & Garbage Disposal
Candle wax can make a mess in your home. If you drip it on surfaces in your home, it could make a stain and the wax could be difficult to scrape off. Make this process easier by using heat to soften the wax so you can scrape it from surfaces in your home.
You can use very hot water without damaging your garbage disposal or sink.
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Turn your faucet on and direct the water flow over the wax residue on the sink.
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Adjust the temperature so the water is as hot as possible. Be careful not to burn your skin.
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Run water over the wax residue on the sink and garbage disposal until the wax dissolves and runs down the sink. Let the water run for at least two minutes to make sure it doesn’t soften in the pipes.
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Boil a pot of water on your stove if the residue is still stuck to the sink or garbage disposal blades you cannot access.
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Slowly pour the boiling water down the drain while running the disposal blades. This will dissolve the rest of the candle wax.
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Kaye Wagner has been working in the fields of journalism and public relations since 2006 and is a recipient of a National Hearst Award. She is particularly interested in home-and-garden projects, as well as beauty and fashion writing. An avid traveler, she also writes travel reviews and guides. Wagner earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Brigham Young University.
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