How to remove wax from a wooden table safely?

[puffpio]

there is a wax stain on a wooden surface that won't come out (it may be the dye of the wax candle). It's not like a layer of wax, but rather the wood is smooth w/ that blue wax stain from the blue candle. any ideas on how to remove this stain?

 

[wfbberzerker]

sand it off and refinish?

 

[nutboy]

Try using straight naptha on a rag or paper towel, but be very careful -- naptha is highly flammable and has been know to combust spontaneously. Drop the used rag into a bucket of water to be safe. Naptha works as a degreaser and is also effective for cleaning gunk off of furniture before refinishing.

 

[HomerSapien]

you should be able to use a chemical finish remover for that. I have had good luck at lowes in asking for help and getting good replies. It is very likely that you may have to refinish the entire surface.

 

[vtqanh]

Acetone?

 

[tikwanleap]

use a blowdryer to melt the wax and wipe off with a rag or paper towel.