2. Apply vaseline to remove candle wax.
Estimated Cost: $1–$2*
Function: Facilitates simple cleanup of spilt candle wax.
Cleaning up spilled candle wax can be a pain, but Vaseline can make the job a lot simpler. You can soften and reduce the wax spill’s stickiness to the surface by dabbing a tiny bit of Vaseline onto it. After a short time, the wax is easily removed with a scraping motion, leaving no trace.
Put Vaseline on Candle Wax Removal ©Adobe/Iuliia Gorshkova
This technique works especially well on surfaces that could be damaged by ordinary scraping. When cleaning, Vaseline not only aids in the removal but also shields the surface from scuffs and scratches.