How to Get Wax Off Walls, Wood and Wallpaper

Hold a thin-edged plastic scraper at a low-slanting position. Start scraping off the softened wax gently. Make sure to not smear the wax in this process. Wipe the scraper on a rag cloth to clean it. Continue scraping till you’ve removed most of the spilled wax.

Mix one hot water with three parts of distilled white vinegar in a large bowl. Dip a lint-free cloth in this DIY solution. Wring the cloth so that it's damp and not dripping with the solution. Start wiping the stained wall area with this damp cloth from one end. The wax will get off the wall and start sticking to the damp cloth. Switch to the cleaner side of the cloth to wipe further.

Allow the wall to air dry completely. You can switch on a nearby fan to speed up the process. Check if all the wax has been removed. If not, follow the above instructions to clean those areas.

Hold a thin-edged plastic scraper at a low-slanting position. You can also use an old credit card for this task. Start scraping off the softened wax gently to avoid scratching the wood. Wipe the scraper on a rag cloth to clean it. Continue scraping till you’ve removed most of the spilled wax.

Take a large bowl and mix one-part hot water with three parts of distilled white vinegar. Dip a lint-free cloth in this DIY solution. Wring the cloth so that it's damp and not dripping with the solution. Start wiping the stained wall area with this damp cloth from one end. The wax will get removed from the wall and start sticking to the damp cloth. Switch to the cleaner side of the cloth to wipe further.

Allow the wall to air dry completely. You can switch on a nearby fan to speed up the process. Check if all the wax has been removed. If not, follow the above instructions to clean those areas.

Take a bowl and mix equal parts of white distilled vinegar and water. Dip a lint-free cloth into this solution and use it to rub the stained wooden surface. Let the surface air dry after cleaning.

Use an old credit card to gently scrape off the hardened wax. Make sure you do not gouge the wall while at it.

Make a layer of four paper towels by placing them on top of each other. Ask someone to hold and press them against the spilled wax. Plug in an iron and set it at the lowest heating. Press the heated iron against the paper towels for 10 to 15 seconds. Lift the iron for a few seconds and then press again. The remaining wax will get absorbed into the paper towels due to the heat.