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Fishpieplease Mon 28-Aug-17 12:51:01

During the couple of really hot days we've had, a candle in a holder on the patio has melted and there's wax on several stone slabs. Anyone got any advice on removing it?

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kittylester Mon 28-Aug-17 13:16:33

DH used wax a lot for work and used an iron over brown paper on any spills. I think you can do it over greaseproof paper too.

Or put ice cubes in a plastic bag on the spill and then pick off when it is solid!

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Norah Mon 28-Aug-17 15:24:01

When the wax is stiff, chip or peel it away. There will probably be a grease spot. Use a brush and some washing up liquid, right from bottle, and scrub. Then dump hot water over, repeat until the stain is gone. I also use the karcher after the washing up liquid, that usually works well for food, berry stains and colour crayons.

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BlueBelle Mon 28-Aug-17 16:37:59

As it's on stone slabs and not carpet or material can't you carefully slide it off with a palette knife

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Fishpieplease Mon 28-Aug-17 16:40:07

Great thanks! Pressure washer here I come!

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Ana Mon 28-Aug-17 17:02:39

Did anyone suggest a pressure washer? confused

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shysal Mon 28-Aug-17 17:22:11

Yes, Norah did suggest a pressure washer (Karcher). smile

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Ana Mon 28-Aug-17 17:29:13

Oh - I've got a Karcher but only use it to clean windows...

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Oriel Mon 28-Aug-17 20:21:20

Karcher manufacture lots of different cleaning devices.

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