How to remove wax from glass: how to remove paraffin

It is not so often to come across wax stains on dishes in everyday life. However, in the process of making decorative candles at home or independently carrying out the depilation procedure, the problem of the subsequent elimination of stains of this nature may arise. Washing the wax from dishes is not such an easy task as it might seem at first glance. In order to successfully cope with the task at hand, it is necessary to approach the process as responsibly as possible and at the same time stock up on certain knowledge regarding the intricacies of getting rid of wax contamination.

Features of removing wax from dishes

In order to remove wax from dishes, you should initially decide on the nature of the wax material that has left an impression on the household item. In this case, one should take into account important information regarding the nature of the origin of the substance. In everyday life, the term "wax" is a collective concept, and this is most often called one of the following compounds:

1. Beeswax... It is a material of natural, natural origin. The bee product is used in cosmetology, and is also widely used in medicine. However, there are several varieties of this natural material, which include: wool wax (lanolin), vegetable wax, fossil wax, etc.
2. Paraffin... Artificial material obtained as a result of industrial oil refining. This substance is used in the production of candles, it is part of the lubricants for technology.
3. Stearin... Artificial material, which is also used in the production and decoration of candles, is actively used in the process of industrial soap production and industries related to rubber.

To remove wax from dishes, the following materials must be prepared in advance:

• an ordinary kitchen knife;
• a clean, dry soft cloth;
• a metal sponge or stiff brush;
• the chosen product for removing wax or paraffin stain.

Depending on the material from which the household utensils are made, affected by the wax contamination, it is necessary to select the method of cleaning that is suitable for it and select the appropriate cleaning component.

In addition, it should be remembered that when cleaning wax from dishes made of crystal, porcelain, glass and other fragile and delicate materials, the process should be approached as responsibly as possible and at the same time sparing products should be chosen.

How to wash wax from dishes using folk methods

In order to remove wax from dishes, you can resort to proven folk ways to solve this problem. Everything you need can always be found in any home and it will only take some physical effort to remove paraffin from dishes. At the same time, there is no fundamental difference with which product the household utensils were spoiled: wax, paraffin or stearin. The techniques for removing contaminants of this nature are identical.

How to remove wax from dishes by heating

There are several basic methods for removing stains from dishes using heat. All of them are very popular and effective, and you just have to choose the most convenient one for yourself.

With a hairdryer

To remove the stain using this technique, you will need:

• plastic spatula;
• hairdryer;
• clean napkin.

The sequence of actions in order to wash the dishes from paraffin will be as follows:

• using a plastic spatula, you must try to remove most of the contamination by scraping off the remnants of the substance from the surface of household utensils;
• the remaining spots must be heated using a hairdryer at the maximum permissible temperature regime of the device;
• using a napkin, remove the remnants of the molten substance from the surface of the dishes.

Using steam

This method is considered to be as gentle and gentle as possible, therefore it is suitable for washing wax even from the most fragile china and glass dishes.

For him you need to prepare:

• container with water;
• a clean paper towel or soft cloth that is highly absorbent.

To remove wax from glassware, following this algorithm will help:

• heat water to a boil;
• hold the utensils affected by paraffin over the steam and wait for it to completely melt;
• use a napkin or cloth to remove dirt.

With open fire

This method is suitable exclusively for products made of materials that are "not afraid" of exposure to open fire:

It will require:

• any source of open fire (fire, burner, stove);
• paper towel or soft clean rags;
• heat resistant tongs.

To clean the glass from candle wax, you must:

• hold household utensils damaged by wax pollution directly over a source of open fire;
• after the paraffin is completely dissolved, remove it using a napkin or cloth.

How to clean dishes from paraffin by degreasing

The technique allows you to easily and quickly cope with paraffin stains. In addition, it has a gentle effect on tableware, and therefore can be used not only for glass, but also to wipe wax away from delicate materials such as porcelain or crystal.

This method requires:

• container with water;
• any gel-like dishwashing detergent.

In order to remove stains from the product in this way, you must:

• add dishwashing detergent to a prepared container with water, mix everything thoroughly;
• place household utensils with traces of paraffin in the prepared solution;
• put everything on fire and wait for it to boil.

The high temperature will melt the substance and the detergent will prevent it from sticking back to the already cleaned product.

How to wash dishes from wax with baking soda

Soda can be found in the kitchen of every home. Its high cleaning ability in the fight against pollution of various origins has been known for more than a dozen years; it will also help remove wax from dishes. To do this, you need to prepare in advance:

• soda;
• plastic spatula;
• a clean sponge and dishwashing detergent.

To wash the candle wax from the glass, you need:

• using a plastic spatula, remove the bulk of the pollution;
• using a brush with soda applied to it, remove the remaining traces of paraffin;
• wash the product in cool running water using a usual detergent.

How to wash paraffin from dishes with oil

This method is effective in combating heavy wax stains on metal dishes. To use it, you need to prepare:

• source of fire;
• vegetable oil;
• a paper towel or clean, soft cloth.

To remove stains from the product in this way, you need to follow these steps:

• household utensils that have suffered from paraffin should be held over a fire source using special tongs until the substance is completely melted; you can put a household item directly on the fire (if this allows you to make the material from which the thing being processed is made);
• pour vegetable oil into the product;
• use a napkin, paper towel or clean rag to remove the remnants of the substance from the treated surface;
• wash the dishes in the usual way.

How to remove wax from dishes using household chemicals

The use of a variety of household chemicals will also help remove wax from dishes. The most popular options in this case are:

1. Washing powder... In order to get rid of stains in this way, it is necessary to expose the wax contamination to heat by placing the soiled item under a stream of hot water (temperature not less than 50 ° C) after the substance has become soft. Then, using a sponge and ordinary washing powder, remove the remnants of the substance from the surface of the product.
   
2. Decontamination liquid from the interior surfaces of ovens and microwave ovens. These products are distinguished by a high alkali content in their composition, therefore they can cope with the task quite easily and quickly. To obtain the result, you must apply this product directly to the wax impression and leave everything as it is for about 10 minutes. After a long time, you need to wipe the household item and wash it in the usual way.
   
3. «White Spirit". It will help to cope with chronic and profuse wax stains. Apply this product to a clean cloth and wipe the stains with it. The procedure should be continued until the contamination is completely removed. After that, the product should be thoroughly washed using a usual detergent.
   

Conclusion

Washing the wax from dishes is a task that you may not face so often in life. For its successful solution, it is important to know some of the subtleties of this process, which will eliminate contamination quickly, without applying a lot of effort. If you follow all the necessary recommendations, there will be no trace of paraffin on the household utensils, and your favorite things will delight their owner with an impeccable appearance for a long time.