Most candles are made up of several componentsnatural or petroleum-based wax, fragrance, and dye.

Crayons, of course, contain lots of dye and wax.

The method you choose for removing wax from walls depends on the wall’s surface.

Wax crayon drawings on white painted wall next to cleaning supplies, crayons and paper drawing

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We’ll cover the steps for removal from painted walls,natural wood, and wallpaper.

Use a hand-held hairdryer to remove wax that has already hardened.

Do your best not to smear the wax or gouge the wall.

Materials and tools to remove wax from walls

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Hold the plastic edge flat against the wood surface and the wax may pop off the wood.

Use a light touch to prevent scratching the wood’s surface.

Always use a gentle touch and work slowly to prevent additional damage.

Hand-held hair dryer softening the wax on walls with medium heat

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If all of the wax doesn’t come off, it’s time to soften and absorb it.

How to Prevent Wax Stains

Thin-edged plastic scraper lifting away softened wax from walls

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Distilled white vinegar mixed with hot water for cleaning solution

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Gray microfiber cloth wiping cleaning solution on wax-stained area of wall

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Dry microfiber cloth buffing the wall

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Plastic bag with ice cubes held against wood surface with wax marks

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Edge of old credit card scraping away wax marks from wood surface

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Microfiber cloth dampened with white vinegar and water wiping wax residue

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Old toothbrush scrubbing against old wood surface to remove waxy residue

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Ice cubes in plastic bag pressed against wallpaper to harden wax residue

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Heated iron and paper towels pressed against wax residue on wallpaper

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