How to Remove Wax Buildup on a Table

Wood furniture that requires waxing in order to shine and protect the wood can develop a thick wax build-up. As the wax accumulates and ages, it can become yellow and alter the appearance of your table. Removing wax build-up once a year helps to maintain the appearance of your wood table and allows you to apply a fresh coat of wax to keep the wood shiny and protected.

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  Pour 1 gallon of hot water into a bucket. Place rubber gloves on your hands to protect them from the wax-removing chemicals.

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  Add 2 tbsp. gum turpentine and 4 tbsp. boiled linseed oil to the hot water and stir the ingredients well with a paint stirrer.

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  Soak a clean cloth in the turpentine and linseed oil solution. Wring out the excess moisture, then rub down the surface of your wood table. Change to a new cloth, as needed, to avoid rubbing old wax back into the surface. Continue to scrub away the wax until it's completely gone. The turpentine in the solution removes the wax build-up, while the boiled linseed oil replaces much-needed moisture.

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  Mix two capfuls of saddle soap with one gallon of warm water and stir. Wash your table with the soap solution and a clean cloth to remove any traces of turpentine.

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  Dry your wood table with a clean, dry cloth.