Ways you get rid of wax marks?

There are several effective ways to get rid of wax marks from various surfaces:

1. Heat and Blot:

- For fabrics: Place a clean cloth over the wax mark and iron it with a low to medium heat. The wax should transfer to the cloth. Blot the area gently with a clean, dry cloth.

- For hard surfaces: Use a heat gun or hair dryer to gently melt the wax. Be cautious not to damage the surface. Once melted, wipe the wax away with a soft cloth.

2. Ice and Scrape:

- For fabrics: Place an ice cube directly on the wax mark to harden the wax. Once hardened, scrape off the wax gently using a plastic spatula or credit card. Be careful not to damage the fabric.

- For hard surfaces: Place an ice pack on the wax mark to make the wax brittle. Once brittle, use a plastic spatula or credit card to scrape off the wax.

3. Solvents (test a small inconspicuous area first):

- For fabrics: Apply a solvent like rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover to the wax mark. Blot with a clean cloth. Some fabrics may be sensitive to solvents, so test a small, inconspicuous area first.

- For hard surfaces: Use a solvent like isopropyl alcohol, nail polish remover (be cautious with nail polish remover as it may damage some surfaces), or WD-40. Apply a small amount to a cloth and blot the wax mark.

4. Detergents and Hot Water (for washable fabrics):

- For fabrics: If the fabric can withstand hot water, use a detergent and hot water solution to wash it. The wax should dissolve and come off.

5. Commercial Wax Removers:

- You can find commercial wax removers specifically designed to eliminate wax marks. Follow the instructions on the product label.

Remember to always test cleaning solutions on a small, inconspicuous area first before applying them to the entire wax mark.