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Greedypigs · 15/03/2025 22:47

Hi , I have a sandstone fire surround , which I have burnt candles on , the wax has melted onto the surface and left terrible wax oil stains , which I can’t remove, any advice please ?🙏🏼

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7catsisnotenough · 16/03/2025 04:35

If they're coloured wax stains then you're probably stuck!
white wax stains you might be able to lift with blotting paper/ kitchen roll and an iron on low to a certain degree.
The biggest issue is that sandstone is porous so the marks aren't just surface discolouration, they'll actually be inside the stone - sorry OP but it's not going to be easy!

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 16/03/2025 09:33

Melt and rescrape. Why Mrs?

Maladie · 16/03/2025 10:21

yes I would try ironing over something absorbent like kitchen roll, but after that it might be a sanding job.

When you've got it out you can use sealer such as Lithofin to protect a bit against future spills.

Noseyoldcow · 16/03/2025 15:08

Lithofin Oil Ex might poultice out this stain.

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