Okay, what if the wax has been there for hours? Maybe you found the drip after dinner, and it’s already set like concrete. Don’t worry—we’re going hot now. Grab your clothes iron (yes, the one you use for shirts) and plug it in.
Set the iron to low heat—no steam, no water. While it warms up, lay a plain brown paper bag or a clean cotton cloth over the waxy spot. Then press the warm iron on top of the cloth for about ten seconds.
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Here’s the magic: the heat melts the wax again, and the paper or cloth soaks it up like a thirsty sponge. Lift the iron and the cloth together, and you’ll see the wax has transferred onto the paper. Repeat with a fresh section of the paper until nothing comes off. It’s gross, but oddly satisfying.
