How to Remove Wax from Concrete

Layer several pieces of kitchen paper towel or brown paper, or a terry towel rag over the wax stain., Heat the iron on a hot setting. , Iron over the paper., Remove the heat and the paper layers., Remove the mineral spirits with the detergent and...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Layer several pieces of kitchen paper towel or brown paper

    Prepare a bottle of mineral spirits and a bucket of dish detergent and warm water, at the ready.

    The towel rag will absorb more wax than the paper, but use what you have available. ,, The wax will melt underneath. , Quickly mop up the melted wax using paper towel or rags and the mineral spirits. , Mop it all up and allow to dry. ,
  2. Step 2: or a terry towel rag over the wax stain.

  3. Step 3: Heat the iron on a hot setting.

  4. Step 4: Iron over the paper.

  5. Step 5: Remove the heat and the paper layers.

  6. Step 6: Remove the mineral spirits with the detergent and warm water.

  7. Step 7: Repeat if needed.

Detailed Guide

Prepare a bottle of mineral spirits and a bucket of dish detergent and warm water, at the ready.

The towel rag will absorb more wax than the paper, but use what you have available. ,, The wax will melt underneath. , Quickly mop up the melted wax using paper towel or rags and the mineral spirits. , Mop it all up and allow to dry. ,

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