It is very common to melt wax in a microwave which can be used for hair removal at home or candle making. This saves a lot of time and money. But sometimes, it becomes messy when during heating, wax gets spilled accidentally in the microwave.
Therefore, it becomes necessary to get rid of it, so if you are concerned about how to remove wax from the microwave, Please follow one of these methods:
1. Rag and vinegar method
- Take a rag and soak it in vinegar. Pour some lemon juice on it
- Put it inside the microwave on the wax and run for 5 minutes.
- The steam formed will loosen the wax and it will be absorbed in the rag.
2. Hairdryer method
- Use a spoon and scrape as much wax as possible.
- Plug a hairdryer and power it on.
- Move the hairdryer on the wax in a slow back and forth motion till the wax gets softened.
- Use a butter knife to scrape the wax. Use a paper towel to wipe the wax from the butter knife.
- Continue this procedure till the entire wax is removed.
- Take a cloth and soak it with vinegar and water. Use it to wipe the inside of the microwave.
- Use a damp cloth to rinse inside of the microwave.
3. Dryer sheets method
- Use a dryer sheet and rub the wax in the microwave in a circular motion.
- Use the other side of the dryer sheet also to rub the wax.
- Continue the procedure until the wax is removed completely.
- Use a damp soapy cloth to wipe the inside of the microwave.
How to remove candle wax from the microwave?
While melting candle wax in the microwave, it can get spilled inside the appliance and becomes a little hard to remove.
To remove candle wax from the microwave, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Take a plastic bag and fill it with ice cubes. Place it on the wax so that it covers the wax completely. Seal the bag so that water does not come out of it.
- Once the wax gets hardened, take a dull knife and scrape off the wax. Apply light pressure only on the knife to prevent scratching the appliance. Continue this process until all the wax is removed from the microwave.
- Take a cup of warm water and add 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap and mix it.
- Damp a soft rag in this solution and wipe inside of the microwave to remove any wax residue.
- Use a damp sponge to rinse away the soapy solution.
- Dry the microwave by using a cloth towel. Inspect the microwave for any dye stains from the candle wax.
- If it is still present, soak a soft rag in the solution of ¼ cup of denatured alcohol and ½ cup of cold water.
- Use this rage to blot the microwave until the stain is removed.
- Rinse the microwave with the damp sponge and then dry it with a cloth.
These steps will ensure candle wax and dye stains are removed completely from the microwave.
Does vinegar dissolve wax?
Yes, vinegar dissolves wax when used with water. For removing wax from any appliance or furniture, vinegar can be used in the following way:
- Use a hairdryer to apply heated air to the wax. This will soften the wax. Then scrape it off by using a blunt knife or butter knife.
- Take a bowl and mix vinegar and water in equal proportion.
- Soap a paper towel in this mixture and rub it on the remaining wax which will further weaken the warm wax.
- Wipe off all the wax.
Vinegar is very effective in removing wax as it dissolves wax completely and thus, it should not be used on waxed furniture as it will wipe off the wax coating from the furniture and you will need to re-apply it.
Is wax paper microwave safe?
Yes, wax paper is microwave safe and is commonly used to store leftovers, lining pans, or cover food while microwaving so that food does not stick to the cooking surface. This prevents splatter and other messes in the microwave.
Wax paper is a thin paper that has a thin layer of paraffin coating on it.
Since the particles of wax paper cannot absorb microwave radiation, it is generally transparent to the radiations. Therefore, the wax paper does not get heated up directly from the radiation but the food gets.
It should be noted that wax paper should not be used to wrap food that is extremely high in oil and fat contents. This is because these foods can easily reach high temperatures like above 200 degrees Fahrenheit in the microwave that results in melting of the coating on the wax. This can cause the ignition of the paper.
How to heat wax without a microwave?
It is easy and quick to heat wax in a microwave but if you do not want to do so, there are other methods to heat wax without a microwave. These are mentioned below:
1. Heating wax on the stove
- Take a heat-resistant bowl which can nicely top on a pot or a saucepan.
- Add some water to the saucepan and boil it. This will work as a double boiler to the wax as the steam trapped will melt the wax.
- Pour the wax beans into the bowl and place them on the saucepan.
- Stir the wax frequently using a spatula.
- Turn off the heat when the entire wax seems to be melted. At this time, the bowl must be very hot from the sides or the bottom. Don’t touch it and remove the bowl from the top of the saucepan with the help of a cloth.
2. Heating wax in a wax warmer
- In this method, take a wax warmer and pour wax beans into the inner warming chamber of the warmer.
- Set the warmer setting as recommended. Mostly it is suggested to set the warmer at medium.
- Keep checking in between if the wax is melted completely. Usually, it takes 20-30 minutes to melt wax in a wax warmer.
How to heat hair removal wax without a microwave?
If you want to heat hair removal wax and do not want to use a microwave, do not get worried at all. The double boiler method can be used in this case. It heats the wax evenly and does not take much time as well.
For this, you will require a saucepan, a heat-resistant bowl that can sit on the top of a saucepan, and a stove.
The method of heating wax by this method is mentioned above under the heading of ‘heating wax on a stove’. You can follow the steps explained and the entire process is very easy.
Conclusion
For melting wax for candle making or hair removal, the microwave is the easiest method. It helps in heating the wax in no time.
But sometimes, it becomes messy as wax spills inside the microwave and then you may have a tough time removing the spilled wax from the appliance.
We have mentioned some easy steps to remove wax from the microwave and also the color dyes which may get deposited in the microwave when the candle wax is heated. I hope you will find this article helpful.