How do I get candle wax off a waxed floor?
Q. I accidentally spilt a can of hot candle wax onto my lovely wooden waxed floor. Is there any special way of removing this candle wax without removing the wax from the floor?
Asked by John W - Thu Nov 30 19:25:46 2006 - Maintenance & Repairs - 8 Answers - Comments

A. it should scrape off in a layer... if not you will have to melt it off then do a patch up on your floor wax hard luck babe. helen x x x
Answered by Helen - Thu Nov 30 19:27:57 2006

What are the proper steps to wax a car? Is Zymol the best waxing product out there?
Q. I have always been confused with different types of car wax products, cleaner wax, carnauba wax, sealer wax, polishing wax, liquid wax, paste wax. I just want a smooth and lasting shine. Any recommandations?
Asked by Dr.Slump - Sat Jun 16 15:30:28 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Eagle one nanu wax is probably the best on the market right now.
Answered by mister ss - Sat Jun 16 20:28:42 2007

How do i remove wax build up from my cabinets?
Q. I just bought a new house... My cabinets have wax build up on them. Its milky white in color and really heavy around the edges and in the grains (They are oak and have large grains) its also built up a little It doesnt appear that they were supposed to be waxed. How do I remove it without sanding/stripping?
Asked by cheezelord - Thu Oct 18 07:06:57 2007 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 6 Answers - Comments

A. Use vinegar and an old toothbrush, repeat, repeat, repeat. It's time consuming to remove. If this is not wax buidup as you suspect and they are sticking when you open, it's more than likely the finish on your cabinets did not cure properly before the maker/manufacturer added another coat. It happens a lot. If that is the case, the only way to remove the stickiness is to strip the finish and start over. Icky job, but that's your only alternative. You can't do anything to a bad finish other than that. You can't add any sort of hardener, etc., or it will just take your cabinets from bad to worse. Best of luck to you and let's hope it's just wax and that it'll be a cinch to remove! Congrats on your new home.
Answered by ursobustedmr - Thu Oct 18 09:00:33 2007

How to wax by pulling the hairs from their roots?
Q. I have just started to wax my arms and legs but I realised that when I was waxing them, I was not pulling the hairs from the root, instead was just taking the tops off of the hairs. I followed the instructions on the packaging and everything, could someone please explain to me where I am going wrong and how to prevent it? Thanks!
Asked by Nish - Mon Oct 26 19:29:08 2009 - Other - Beauty & Style - 2 Answers - Comments

A. sounds like your hair is too long, try trimming it a little! not so short its not long enough to wax just make it shorter so it doesnt do that :-) it'll be more effective! tried and tested :)
Answered by errorX - Mon Oct 26 19:42:19 2009

What is the best wax to use when waxing your whole pubic area?
Q. I want to wax my whole pubic area because I hate shaving and all the ingrown hairs. Does anyone know which wax to use, and some tips for first time waxers? I want to do it but i still want it as pain free as possible, granted I will be ripping out the hair. Please help
Asked by shawn k - Thu Aug 14 13:14:21 2008 - Other - Skin & Body - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Just rip it off...
Answered by Linzisimons - Thu Aug 14 17:01:07 2008

How much wax does it take to hot wax a snowboard?
Q. I've never waxed my snowboard, and i'm looking at wax, and they sell in different amounts (5 oz, 3/4 lbs, ect). Lets say I bought a 3/4 lb brick. How many waxes would that get me? How much does it take each wax? Thanks ahead of time!
Asked by Cole S - Tue Dec 11 02:13:54 2007 - Snowboarding - 2 Answers - Comments

A. It doesn't take alot to wax your board. Probably an ounce or two. I gather up what I scrape off and reuse it the next time I wax my board so it goes a long ways. 3/4 of a lb would probably do about 10 waxes, depending on how thick you put it on. 5 oz would do 3-5 times.
Answered by DK Julie - Wed Dec 12 00:19:14 2007

How do I get liquid wax off my legs?
Q. I wanted to start waxing my legs... I just put on the wax and tried waxing them but now the wax is stuck to me and I can't get it off. I tried washing, scrubbing, and everything that I could to try to get it off but it's not working. Can anyone help me? I can't get it off?
Asked by Lyn - Fri Jun 8 15:03:58 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 1 Answers - Comments

A. There are special lotions they sell ,called as wax off..you can buy them . or as for now as a quick fix you can use a cotton damped with a baby oil or use conditioner...use it liberally then use a cotton damped in water. It should come out.
Answered by niks - Fri Jun 8 16:15:27 2007

wax???
Q. at home wax kits do they work??? if so what brand
Asked by sparkle xo - Sat Dec 1 14:25:23 2007 - Hair - 3 Answers - Comments

A. There are three kinds of wax kits that I've come across. One requires the use of the microwave and if the wax is too hot it can burn the skin. The other wax kit consists of strips on some kind of backing that you place on your skin and the heat from your body and hands as you rub it in place makes the was pliable enough for you to remove the backing. The third is sugar wax and you need muslin or linen strips to remove the hair. I found the last method the messiest. They both adhere to the hairs on your body and once the wax has a chance to cool you are to hold an area on your skin down and rip/pull the wax in the opposite direction of hair growth pulling out the hair by the roots. Either way it can be painful the first few times and the… [cont.]
Answered by imsimplyirresistible666 - Sat Dec 1 14:42:21 2007

How do you wax your whole body?
Q. I wonder if I should wax my back, and after that all my body. Any suggestions about whether or not should I shave, wax and how?
Asked by pollitrescu - Fri Sep 28 20:16:38 2007 - Other - Skin & Body - 6 Answers - Comments

A. I really wouldn't recommend shaving any part you have mentioned. I decided over 18 months ago that I hated being so hairy but I was a bit nervous about having a big area waxed. So I started of just having my back done which I was really happy with. The next time I got my chest done as well and then the time after that I got my under arms done too (not anything like as painful as you might imagine). The last three times, I've gone the whole way and got my legs and buttocks done alone with all of the above. I haven't had my forearms done yet because the hair there is relatively fine and short. However, I may get them done for completeness in future. The place I go to doesn't do male Brazilian/Hollywood (they only go as far as "bikini&quo [cont.]
Answered by Brian - Sat Sep 29 18:01:08 2007

How can I get wax off my bathroom counter?
Q. Does anyone know a good cleaning agent to remove wax off my bathroom counter? (this is from hot wax from a kit that sat out on the sink and in the hot weather melted!!) I don't even know where to begin because everything I try to use just sticks to it!
Asked by VerdeOjos - Sun Jul 16 12:43:40 2006 - Cleaning & Laundry - 13 Answers - Comments

A. Scrape off what you can, you can put ice on it to harden it more so it will scrape off. Than use comet
Answered by aggie - Sun Jul 16 12:48:44 2006

How do you make wax (got your eye brows And bikini like) work better?
Q. I'm trying to wax so I heated the wax up and put it on. Bit its been like half an hour and the wax still hasn't d ried. What an I doing wrong or what are some tips??
Asked by Leah - Wed Mar 23 22:40:07 2011 - Makeup - 4 Answers - Comments

A. You could of put to much on, try a thinner coat.
Answered by ... - Wed Mar 23 22:42:29 2011

What happens if you never take wax off your car?
Q. I've heard to properly detail a car you have have to take off wax every so often. What happens if you only wax the car but never remove old wax?
Asked by John K - Wed Mar 9 01:37:50 2011 - Other - Cars & Transportation - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Nature does a great job of removing wax from your car, you don't have to worry about it. Pure Carnauba wax lasts only a couple months on a car parked outdoors. Better waxes with additives can last 6 months and silicone treatments can go 9 months or slightly more. After those periods of time, however, the wax protection has been worn off by UV rays of the sun, rain, morning dew, wind and car washing. The only wax I have to remove during detail jobs is the white cruddy buildup left by sloppy wax jobs around windows, body seams and around emblems.
Answered by Savannah Guy - Wed Mar 9 01:42:35 2011

How to get wax off household objects without special remover?
Q. I made a huge mess with a gigi home wax kit and theres wax all over the machine, wood cabinet, boxes, and bags. I was able to sue mayo to remove wax from my skin and from the rug but will ti also work on those toher surfaces?? I don't wnat to buy special wax remover either since it would be extremely difficult for me to get to a place to find it. Please tell me if mayo will work or if any other household objects would.
Asked by Robin H - Thu Jul 3 03:51:48 2008 - Cleaning & Laundry - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Apply heat to the wax and you should have no trouble at all just wiping it up.
Answered by omega4help - Fri Jul 4 13:24:42 2008

How do I remove built up wax on my clay tile floors that are 80 years old?
Q. We live in a mediterranean style home built in the twenties. Old wax is chipping off the tile floors and the tile underneath the wax appears to be unglazed. I'm afraid I'll take the aged look away if I strip the wax, but I can't get a smooth application of Johnson's Plaza with little pieces of wax flecking off.
Asked by nick - Tue Jan 12 15:08:06 2010 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Your in a tough spot here with this floor.. By best suggestion would be to work small areas at a time with a scrubber and warm water and a small bit of mild ph clothing detergent like woolite or ivory snow. You may luck out and find an old scrubber in a thrift shop... As you do a small patch rinse with clear water and dry with terry towels. Then rinse the flooe again and dry with the towel till there is no residue. An electric scrubber with brushes is the best to use. Otherwise it's hands and knees time.
Answered by me - Tue Jan 12 15:26:01 2010

Candle wax left stain on carpet, ideas to get it out?
Q. At a party we recently hosted a guest accidently tipped a red candle over. The wax made a puddle about two-three inches in diameter on my beige carpet. I was able to remove all the wax but the stain remains. We try to use organic cleaners or home remedies due to my husbands inability to stand strong chemical smells. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Asked by Jamie S - Sun Apr 27 13:27:27 2008 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Any cleaner that is water based will not help since the stain is oil based. You can try covering the area with baking soda, placing a weighted object over it, then see if it pulls out any of the color, but I don't think it will get rid the stain completely. I suggest you hire a professional carpet cleaner.
Answered by RayeKaye - Sun Apr 27 13:37:10 2008

How do you get rid of excess wax after a bikini wax?
Q. I've just waxed and used the horrible greasy sheet provided, but it didn't help much in removing the wax. Any tips on how to remove the wax quickly? Many thanks.
Asked by Katie - Fri May 8 11:02:17 2009 - Other - Skin & Body - 5 Answers - Comments

A. I would use a baby lotion kind of cream but be sure not to get it into your vagina...soap and warm water should work as well...
Answered by advice guru and mom - Fri May 8 11:19:51 2009

How come when you heat wax and stick it in water it explodes?
Q. How come when you heat wax and stick it in water it explodes? This is a science lab i did in class and my teacher is giving out extra credit if i can figure out why the wax combusted. I already know that vaporised water forces the liquid wax into the air, but why does it go on fire. Thanks. I am wondering why when the wax is put into the water fire shoots out. Their is then a huge wax explosion.
Asked by drocker55 - Wed Dec 5 16:40:35 2007 - Chemistry - 1 Answers - Comments

A. The wax doesn't actually explode, which is an exothermic reaction, but when the cool water contacts the hot wax, it causes a rapid contraction of the wax which causes it to rapidly come apart. Since much of the wax is still brittle yet still hot, it's unable to relieve the stress of rapid cooling so it breaks down. Many brittle materials, like glass, for example, do the same thing when heated and rapidly cooled.
Answered by Wolfy - Wed Dec 5 16:51:23 2007

How do you wax a skimboard and ride one?
Q. I'm a complete beginner lol. I tried it at the beach but the shoreline was too sloped and the waves were rough that day. Does anyone have any tips on how to wax the skimboard (it's a local motion) thorough explanations please =) I'm using warm water/Tropical wax from Classic Wax Sticky Bumps. Is this ok? How and when should I clean the wax off of my board? Also can you include some tips on riding a skimboard properly and how i can improve my balance? How far should i throw the skimboard on the surface and when? How should I land on the skimboard for maximum success of not falling off terribly lol.. Please be specific and include lots of info! Feel free to add more than what I might've forgotten to ask...And maybe helpful websites that i… [cont.]
Asked by surferchick - Tue Jul 10 19:41:41 2007 - Water Sports - 4 Answers - Comments

A. trust me im ok...i started last week and im starting to get into the waves..first of all if you have a carpet in your house practice there..it sounds weird but that's how i learned to catch my balance...i have sex wax and i rub the entire board...go in a circular motion all over the board...also when you have rough waves look at the back of the next incoming wave and see if you have a big wave forming...i do that so that i don't crash into the waves...also when you're a beginner try to come back to the part of the shore where its just wet and dry then when the wave reaches your foot like just when it stops to go back just do a slow jog and drop the board slowly and get on like you do on a carpet...then just learn to keep your balance and… [cont.]
Answered by setter #3 - Wed Jul 11 03:50:23 2007

How can I clean old wax out of a candle holder?
Q. I once learned of a trick (that many may know) to put the holder in the freezer, and the remaining pool of wax would pop right out. It works wonders! However, after doing that several times, the wax buildup around the other parts of the holder tends to build up and doesn't quite freeze since there isn't much of it. It is waxy and messy; when I try to clean it it just spreads it around. What is the easiest way to clean up the remaining wax? I have tried soap and water with a sponge, with not much luck. It removes some of it, but there must be another trick? Any ideas?
Asked by ~ Jamie ~ - Tue Sep 4 11:14:26 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 7 Answers - Comments

A. I work for Yankee Candle and often suggest the following method(s):At home I will either run hot or near boiling water until the leftover wax disappears,or use an old pot that contains heated water to soak off excess wax.Dont use said pot for food use!
Answered by RowanSilverSkye - Tue Sep 4 11:24:16 2007

What store brand wax is best for bikini lines?
Q. I want to wax my bikini line, but I don't want to pay the money to get it done at a shop. I've waxed my legs before at home, but I don't remember what brand it was because my auntie had bought it. What is a good brand to use? I don't want to use Nair because it made me rash last time. Maybe Veet or Parissa?
Asked by Imperfectly Perfect - Wed Jun 10 20:10:23 2009 - Other - Skin & Body - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I think Veet is really good. Heres a link...good luck :)
Answered by Jo - Wed Jun 10 20:24:32 2009