Michdj Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hey all, looking for some ideas on cleaning up. Specifically, what do you use to get wax drips off your pretty finished containers (assuming any of you are as messy as me when pouring)? And do you use any sort of solvent or special cleaner to get wax off pour pots, floors, counters? Any ideas are appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 What type of wax do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftsbychris Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hi! I use 464 . It cleans up easy with soap and water. I only wipe the pour pots with paper towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michdj Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 I use 4627. It is the messiest wax EVER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I use 415 and if I get a little drip on the jar after it hardens I just use a microfiber cloth and buff it off- my counter I use a plastic scraper to scrape it off and wipe with microfiber- my floor is cement where I pour so I leave it! Lol scented cement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 4627 is in my blend so I can relate! For me it helps to clean while everything is warm. Also, I avoid soap and water and like others, use paper towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justjasen Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I have a spray bottle that I use...with vinegar. The vinegar breaks down any residual wax and then I use a paper towel to clean it out. If I want to make sure it is thoroughly clean after that I simply use a wipe (Either a Clorox wipe or something similar). I use GB 464. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Goo Gone for 4627 & dye. Dollar Tree sells it most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madamejen Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 For counter tops, I always use a cookie sheet, so counters are always clean when I'm done. Floors, depending on your floor type, use a scraper, with care of course. Pour pots, I re-heat and use paper towels to clean them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonshadowLane Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hey all, looking for some ideas on cleaning up. Specifically, what do you use to get wax drips off your pretty finished containers (assuming any of you are as messy as me when pouring)? And do you use any sort of solvent or special cleaner to get wax off pour pots, floors, counters? Any ideas are appreciated!I only remember a few things from my Chem classes (back before the periodic chart had been completed:)) and one of them was "like dissolves like". Since you're dealing with an oil based product like paraffin, you'll need an oil based solvent, so something like GOO GONE as ChandlerWicks recommended is probably a good bet.In my case, all my wax adventures take place in the shop because if my dear wife ever found wax drips on the floors or counters, I wouldn't need a cleaner, I'd need a priest.*faint* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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