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How to Remove Spilled Wax

For an updated version of this post, and a video tutorial, click HERE.

I am excited about this tip today because when you spill something like wax on wood floors it seems like a hopeless cause.  But today I’m going to show you a really simple tip for getting wax off of wood flooring.

Here’s what you’ll need:

*Paper towel

*Hot iron

Step 1:  Place the paper towel over the wax spill on the floor.
Step 2:  Press the hot iron down on the paper towel.  Move the iron back and forth, as if you were ironing out a wrinkle.  Do this for about 10-15 seconds, depending on how thick the wax is.
Step 3:  When you see the wax absorbing into the paper towel set the iron aside and wipe the wax off the floor with the paper towel.
Easy peasy!!!  Within seconds your floor is back to looking brand new!  This simple trick can also be used on carpet, table tops, etc.  My husband even used this trick to get wax off one of my sweaters!
So next time one of your candles spills over don’t stress about it because the wax will come up in no time!

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Comments

  1. Carolyn Cruz says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    I spilled baking soda all over my hardwood floors and foolishly used a wet swiffer mop to clean it up. Now my floors are dry and dusty with white residue from the baking soda. Should I treat the floor with Murphy’s oil soap? BTW – baking soda works wonders for getting the musty smell out of vintage fur.

    Thanks!

    CC

    • Anna says

      September 10, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      You should be able to get all the extra baking soda residue up with a damp cloth and a little soapy water. You’ll have to get down on your hands and knees but it shouldn’t require too much scrubbing. 🙂

  2. Mia says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:46 am

    Hi I have spilled wax on my microfiber couch. Do you have any advice on getting it off?
    Mia

    • Anna says

      October 15, 2012 at 9:54 am

      This trick will work for your couch too. I’ve used it for getting wax off sweaters, the carpet, etc.

  3. Michelle says

    February 10, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    I have wax on my linoleum floor. I tried your idea but it did not work. Do you have any other suggestions?

    • Anna says

      March 20, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      Have you tried carefully scraping it up with a razor blade? That’s how I used to get rid of wax until I learned this trick from my husband. 🙂

  4. Elizabeth says

    September 23, 2016 at 7:21 am

    Half a bottle of clear Future floor wax spilled on my hardwood floor and was left to dry for a couple of months (very hard now). Any ideas on how that can be removed (area is about a foot in diameter and about a half inch high). Help.

    • Anna says

      September 26, 2016 at 11:51 am

      I’m sorry about the spill, I’m not familiar with that brand of floor wax so I’m not really sure how to help you. I would contact the brand (there should be an 800 number on the bottle) and ask them how to it can be removed from the floor. Sorry I don’t have a better answer for you. 🙁

  5. Lisa says

    March 28, 2018 at 10:49 am

    I spilled wax for your eyebrows face etc. onto a tshirt help how do I get it out?

    • Anna says

      April 10, 2018 at 10:27 am

      Have you tried putting it in the freezer to freeze the wax? I’d leave it in there over night, then try to peel the wax off the next morning.

    • Kym Zim says

      January 3, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      Hi Anna-
      We had a party and it was my fault to leave a wax burner out at the end of the island. And life happens, of course it went all over our hard woods. We have pretty dull wood floors, so not sure if that helps with your thoughts. The only problem is we left it because we were having fun and had to leave out of town super early for 10 days and decided to deal with it when we got back. Not the best of ideas. Please tell me you have some advice??? Or anyone?
      Thank you for your advice in advance!
      KZ

      • Anna says

        January 7, 2020 at 4:36 pm

        This ironing trick works great! I’d lay down some paper towels, or some rags you don’t need anymore, then iron them over where the wax is spilled. I’ve used this trick on lots of different surfaces and fabrics and it always works great! 🙂

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