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Removing Wax from a wall

Kindernut's picture
Kindernut

My wall sconce basically exploded. - That is what my dh says anyways. So know I have wax dripping splattered over my painted wall. I did scrap with a plastic scraper and got lots off but teh shine is there and obviously wax. How do I fix it?
Thanks!
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Shaina Khan's picture
Shaina Khan

Removing wax is easy with the help of a hair dryer , just heat the wax and gently scrape off with a knife or credit card / plastic cards

jessicasmith's picture
jessicasmith

Use trasparent lubricating oil and then scrub the wax with the help of abrasive scrubber. This wont affect the texture of the wall. Also you can use pertroleum jelly in place of lubricating oil.

Kindernut's picture
Kindernut

Thanks I'm thinking about the cloth and iron. Just need some time for it is soo busy right now - but I think it will wait!

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dustbunnydiva

I found this which might help since it has a few ideas
[url]http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080615141025AAbnaZK[/url]

JoAnnaM's picture
JoAnnaM

Have you tried the hair dryer ,followed by a damp paper towel. I am hoping that the wax is white/clear and not deep red or green....leaving a stain?? :-(

Kindernut's picture
Kindernut

I should really read over my post [B]before[/B] sending!!! now.... scrape,,,, the --Yeah and I'm not sure I spelled sconce right Yikes! Sorry!

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