How to Remove Leg Wax From a Sink

How to Remove Wax From a Washing Machine
Written By
Mary Ylisela
Mary Ylisela
Published: Sep 16, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Hair dryer
  • Paper towels
  • White vinegar
  • Sponge
  • Towel
  • Used dryer sheet

It's important to remove leg wax from a sink as soon as possible as the wax will act as a dirt magnet and attract other dirt, oils and soap scum to the sink.

  1. Heat a hair dryer to the low or medium setting and point in the direction of the leg wax stain on the sink. Keep the hair dryer about 1 foot away from the wax so it melts without splattering.

  2. Wipe up the leg wax with paper towels as the hair dryer liquefies it. Change to clean paper towels after each wipe so you're not rubbing the wax back into the sink's surface. Continue to melt and wipe up the leg wax until you've removed as much wax substance as possible, then discard the soiled paper towels in the trash.

  3. Soak a clean sponge with white vinegar. Scrub the leg wax residue left on the sink's surface with the vinegar-soaked sponge, then rinse with warm water. Vinegar is a natural degreaser and removes wax residue.

  4. Towel-dry the sink surface, then buff with a used dryer sheet. The dryer sheet removes any remaining grease from the leg wax and leaves a nice shine.

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Photo Credits

sealing wax image by TAlex from Fotolia.com

sealing wax image by TAlex from Fotolia.com

Mary Ylisela

Mary Ylisela is a former teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and mathematics. She has been a writer since 1996, specializing in business, fitness and education. Prior to teaching, Ylisela worked as a certified fitness…

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