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    How do you remove melted candle wax?
    Donna Serino
    Dry Cleaning & Alterations Specialist
    Donna Serino is a Dry Cleaning and Alterations Specialist and the Marketing Director for Hallak Cleaners, based in Manhattan, New York and Hackensack, New Jersey. She has expertise in tailoring and alterations, couture and casual wear, designer handbag cleaning, and suede, leather, and furs care. Donna and Hallak Cleaners are part of the National Cleaner’s Association, Drycleaning and Laundry Institute, and Leading Cleaners Internationale.
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    Expert Answer
    Apply heat! Wax contains oil so the heat will dissolve it, allowing the wax to be peeled off.
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    The wax is red and dried. What can I do?
    Community Answer
    I usually remelt the wax, then wipe it off with a paper towel. Maybe try using a hair dryer.
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    How do I get all the wax off batik?
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    Run the batik under warm running water. The wax will fall off. Make sure you have something in the sink to catch the wax before it runs down the drain.
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    Can I use the technique mentioned in the article on a plastic table cover?
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    Don't heat a plastic table cover with an iron. Maybe you could use one of the other methods. In my experience, however, wax is fairly easily scraped off of plastic.
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    How do I get the stain left by wax off a tablecloth?
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    Try spraying it with Goo Gone and washing it in hot water. This will help to minimize the stain.
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