It can be difficult to remove wax from a table, which can leave it sticky.Dewaxing a table can help restore it to its natural state, whether it's a furniture polish or silicone build up.The easiest way to remove wax is with the use of mineral spirits or cream of tartar.
Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup (118.29 liter) of water and vinegar.
If you want to mix the two ingredients together, use a measuring cup to pour white vinegar and water in a bowl.The solution will help remove wax and silicone from wood tables.Most furniture stores and online offer chemical wax polish remover.
Step 2: Put a rag in the solution and wipe the table.
Put your rag in the bowl and wring it out before wiping the grain of the wood to start working the solution into the table.As the wax transfers to your cloth, it will become black.As it gets darker, use a different part of the rag.Continue until you remove the wax from the table.Gloves are required if you are using a wax removal product.You may have to use a lot of rags.
Step 3: Clean the table with a damp cloth.
Remove the wax from the table and then wipe down the surface with a cloth.Continue cleaning the table until all of the leftover wax has been removed.
Step 4: Put your table down.
To dry your table, use a dry cloth or paper towel.If you want to maintain your table, you need to clean it regularly with water and a dish detergent.
Step 5: It is recommended to mix 1 cup of both cream of Tartar and vinegar.
Use a fork or whisk to mix the cream of Tartar until the solution is thick.The cream of tartar will act as a natural abrasive that will help remove the wax finish.
Step 6: The solution must be wiped in the direction of the grain.
Put the solution on a rag and work it in the direction of the table's grain.Continue working the solution into the wood until the wax finish comes off.
Step 7: Remove the wax and cleaning solution.
saturate the rag with water.To clean the table's surface, use the wet rag.Make sure there is no more solution left on the table.
Step 8: It is a good idea to dry off your table.
Once you've washed your table, you can use another clean rag or paper towel to dry it.Continue the process until you remove the wax finish.
Step 9: Rub mineral spirits with a rag.
Mineral spirits can be purchased at most hardware stores.When working with mineral spirits, wear gloves and work in aventilated area.Carefully pour some of the mineral spirits onto your rag.Mineral spirits should be kept away from open flames.
Step 10: The table needs to be cleaned in small areas.
The mineral spirits should be put into the wood with the grain.Continue to scrub the table until the wax is removed, then move onto the next section.As you go across the table, saturate your rag.If you have trouble lifting the wax, you can use a toothbrush.
Step 11: Go away from the table.
The old wax will turn into a black gunk as you work the mineral spirits into the wood.Before rinsing the table, use a dry rag.To wash the table, use a rag saturated with water.
Step 12: The table needs to be dry.
To remove water and mineral spirits from the table, use a dry cloth.The finish should be removed.
Step 13: An ice pack is needed for five minutes.
A bag of ice cubes or frozen vegetables can be placed over the wax.It is easier to remove the wax from your table if it is cold.
Step 14: Remove the wax with a credit card or spatula.
You don't want to chip or scratch the surface of your table if you use a dull instrument like a credit card.Try to remove the credit card from the table.Break the wax up into smaller pieces to make it more manageable.
Step 15: Put a dry rag on top of the wax.
You can protect the surface of the table from the heat that you apply by covering it with a cotton rag.The table still has wax on it, so lay the cloth over it.
Step 16: The wax can be heated with a hair dryer or iron.
If you want to apply heat to the cloth that's lying over the wax, use a hairdryer or iron.If you want to avoid applying heat to a single area for too long, go over the area with the wax in a back and forth motion.Continue to apply heat to the area that has wax.This will make it easier to remove the wax.The finish on your table can be damaged if you apply heat to one part of the table for an extended period of time.
Step 17: The wax should be wiped off with a cloth or rag.
You can uncover the melted wax by lifting the rag that you used to protect the table top.If the wax is not completely melted, put the rag back down and continue heating it.You can easily remove the wax by wiping it down with a damp rag or cloth.