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 ...

Cold causes wax to harden and shrink, making it easier to remove, hence the old trick of using ice cubes to get wax out of carpets. Here’s how to put the same science to work for your candles. Step 1: ...

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 ...