Cleaning Tips From Experts & Readers How To Remove Candlewax

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1. I've spilt candle wax onto a dress which is silk underneath and lace on top with sequins. It's hand wash only and very delicate. I'm reluctant to use an iron, hot water or freeze as it might ruin the material. Any tips?

   Posted by Rachel on 02/11/2009 15:13:20

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2. any tips on how to freshen up the insides of shoes, boots and trainers?

   Posted by Janmar on 25/10/2009 13:48:03

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3. How do you get candle wax off a matt painted wall, also how do you remove the soot. I put a candle on a glass shelf that cracked and smashed on to the wall and dripped wax all over. The soot is from long term candle use in the bathroom. I want to paint the bathroom but the paint will not go over the wax. Can i simply paint over the soot?

   Posted by shelly on 22/09/2009 16:36:12

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4. To remove candle wax from fabrics, put the fabric in the freezer and leave it in for 12-24hours. Take it out and scrape it off with a knife, rinse with warm water and put it in the washing machine and wash as usual.

   Posted by Luna on 19/09/2009 13:37:13

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5. my son dropped copper pennies down the toilet which have left a rust mark at the bottom of the toilet which i have tryed everything to remove the mark but its still there help anybody have a clue

   Posted by val littlefair on 12/09/2009 18:37:35

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6. how do u get gloss paint of a leather suite.

   Posted by joanne on 10/09/2009 01:20:34

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7. how can i remove black candle soot from a cream carpet?

   Posted by orlaith black on 03/09/2009 02:59:29

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8. Any ideas on a good preventative for animal 'accidents' on carpets

   Posted by A DAVIES on 30/08/2009 13:18:13

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9. How can I remove candle wax from a dimplex electric heater? please help????

   Posted by Denise Hardaker on 10/08/2009 23:49:11

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10. i love how clean is your house! it always makes me get up and clean! :) Absolutly love KIM and AGGIE xxx

    Posted by mk96 on 16/05/2009 16:24:05

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11. I have been using a silicone roasting tray doing roasted veg. For love nor money I cannot get rid of the oiniony cooking smell when washing it in hot soapy water as recommended. Have used used washing up liquid of course which hasn't helped. Even used bicarb of soda to soak. Also have just used lemon juice to soak. That hasn't helped much. Does anyone have any other ideas where I can eradicate the smell ?

    Posted by Linda on 13/05/2009 13:45:11

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12. How can i remove purple candle wax from my white jeans? Ive tried ironing over it with brown paper but the stain is still there.

    Posted by Paula Walter on 08/05/2009 16:50:26

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13. my top tip that i usually use is: if your using a candle holder/ boil the kettle and pour the hot boiling water in the holder leave for 5 - 10 mins then run the excess down the toilet if you pour it down the sink it could clog your pipes

    Posted by laura on 31/03/2009 17:13:59

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14. Candlewax has dripped into the very intricate petals of my Swarovski crystal candle holders. I am reluctant to use a hair drier to heat up the glass because of the way the petals are formed - they must adhere to each other in some way. Any ideas, anyone.

    Posted by bluestocking on 27/03/2009 22:25:50

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15. How can I get the wax stain off a marble top shelf I have a round stain from a candle on the shelf and need to get it off

    Posted by TRACYK on 26/03/2009 12:12:08

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16. the neighbours male cat has sprayed on the stairs. i have remaoved all carpet ad underlay. nevertheless, the smell remains and befor i buy new carper how do i get rid of the nasty vile smell???

    Posted by Rose on 21/02/2009 16:09:34

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17. My red candle has left a mark on a light wooden shelf. Does anyone know if it can come of? The wax is gone, but stain remained.

    Posted by Eva on 11/02/2009 15:33:59

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18. To remove candle wax from tablecloths, pop them in the freezer for a few hours and then chip off the wax. Any stain left will come out in the wash.

    Posted by susanna on 21/01/2009 10:36:55

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19. to remove wax from fabric place brown paper ontop & iron with an iron.forst try warm iron the gradually turn up iron till all removed

    Posted by curlybob on 04/01/2009 20:03:25

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