Key Points Freeze fresh wax or heat old wax to scrape it off cleanly.Treat leftover stains with strong detergent and avoid heat until they're gone.DIY wax removal saves money and prevents lasting ...

The dinner party is over and your tablecloth now has enough candle wax on it to make a bee jealous. It may be a tempting idea to toss the cloth into the rag bag, but don’t even think about it. Read on ...

There's nothing like the ambience of candles—and nothing quite like hardened candle wax to try to pry off your furniture or floors. Here's how to get the wax stains off; there's even a bonus MacGuyver ...

Dear Heloise: I am wondering if you have any advice for CANDLE WAX that gets spilled on a tablecloth. How do you recommend getting the wax off? -- Dede B., via e-mail The tried-and-true Heloise method ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? You can’t cherish your favorite candle scent in perpetuity—assuming you’re actually ...

Dear Heloise: Over the holidays I got candle wax on a favorite tablecloth. I have no idea how to get this out without ruining the fabric. — JoAnne D., Hollywood, Florida JoAnne, put the tablecloth in ...