How to Dewax a Table

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Combine 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) vinegar and 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) water.. Soak a rag in the solution and wipe the table.. Wipe a damp cloth over the table.

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Combine 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) vinegar and 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) water.

Step 1

Combine 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) vinegar and 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) water.

2

Soak a rag in the solution and wipe the table.

Step 2

Soak a rag in the solution and wipe the table.

3

Wipe a damp cloth over the table.

Step 3

Wipe a damp cloth over the table.

4

Dry down your table.

Step 4

Dry down your table.

5

Mix 1 cup (236.58 ml) of vinegar and 1 tbsp (3 g) of cream of tartar together.

Step 5

Mix 1 cup (236.58 ml) of vinegar and 1 tbsp (3 g) of cream of tartar together.

6

Wipe the solution in the direction of the grain.

Step 6

Wipe the solution in the direction of the grain.

7

Rinse off the wax finish and cleaning solution.

Step 7

Rinse off the wax finish and cleaning solution.

8

Dry off your table.

Step 8

Dry off your table.

9

Douse a rag in mineral spirits.

Step 9

Douse a rag in mineral spirits.

10

Scrub the table in small areas.

Step 10

Scrub the table in small areas.

11

Rinse off the table.

Step 11

Rinse off the table.

12

Dry the table.

Step 12

Dry the table.

13

Place an ice pack over the wax for five minutes.

Step 13

Place an ice pack over the wax for five minutes.

14

Carefully scrape up the wax with a credit card or spatula.

Step 14

Carefully scrape up the wax with a credit card or spatula.

15

Put a dry rag over the top of the remaining wax.

Step 15

Put a dry rag over the top of the remaining wax.

16

Heat the wax with a hair dryer or iron.

Step 16

Heat the wax with a hair dryer or iron.

17

Wipe the wax off with a damp cloth or rag.

Step 17

Wipe the wax off with a damp cloth or rag.

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