Wax on....wax off

  

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The memory of a nice romantic, evening with a candlelit dinner, good food and wine can quickly turn into a nightmare if you end up with candlewax all over your tablecloth, placemats or cloth napkins. Somehow it always seems like such a travesty to have this big glob of wax stuck to your linens, doesn’t it?

But have no fear! Wax can be removed with these simple steps:

1. Apply an ice cube to the wax to make it brittle. You can even place it in a freezer for a short while to get the best result. This will help when you scrape off what you can. Use a smooth, unserrated knife, like a butter knife, to gently remove as much of the wax as possible.
2. Get an iron and several paper bags. Put one bag under the cloth and a second one on top of the tablecloth. Set your iron on medium heat or slightly higher.
3. Gently iron the waxy area until it has transferred to the paper bag. Using another clean bag, repeat this step until you have removed all the wax.

Sometimes the wax, especially colored wax, may leave a stain. If this happens, wash the tablecloths, napkins or placemats according to the care label instruction. Pre-treat for best results.

These steps are often successful but you may sometimes be facing a light stain. Clean as soon as possible to have the best chance at removing the stain.

Oh, and by the way. We can handle this for you. We usually get better results because of a special technique and equipment we have that is great at removing wax.