Housekeeping and Home Organization

Furniture Wax

By Admin on March 31st, 2008

Furniture Wax

Carnauba wax is a naturally occurring waxy substance that is produced by Copernicia prunifera, which is also known as the Fan or Carnauba palm to protect its leaves from damage in the hot and harsh climates of Northeastern Brazil where it grows.

The wax is collected from the leaves of the tree by drying and then beating them to remove the waxy coating. It is a yellowish brown colour in its natural state but after being removed from the leaves of the tree, it is refined and bleached before being used in numerous different products and industries where it is sometimes referred to as the 'Queen of Waxes'.

The most obvious products that contain Carnauba wax are car care products but it may surprise you to learn that it is also used in other products which are completely unrelated to polishes and waxes. For example, the cosmetics industry uses it to thicken many different products from lipstick to mascara and eye shadow. It is also used in the confectionery industry in the formulation of some sweets and when mixed with coconut oil it is the main ingredient of surfboard waxes.

You will also find it mixed with beeswax and turpentine in various furniture polishes and shoe polishes and when mixed with various tints and dyes it makes excellent coloured polish. It may surprise you to learn though, that the most common application of Carnauba wax in the United States is as a coating for paper.

Carnauba wax is hard and very durable, which makes it ideal to use as a hardwearing paint protector for cars. It doesn't flake either as it gets old as other waxes do, also making it ideal as a car wax. Who needs their car covered in waxy flakes?

Carnauba wax will not be defeated by water which also makes it ideal for use on cars. Eventually it will break down and start to become dull but that's when you know it is time to apply another layer. You are likely to only need to do this once or twice per year though.

There are many different car care products from lots of different manufacturers that contain Carnauba wax. If you would like to see what's available why not come and take a look at the Car Care Shop

how to remove candle wax from walls and furniture?

My child knocked over a candle and now I have wax on my wall and a piece of furniture, what can use to remove the wax without causing damage to the furniture and wall

Ice it and use a plastic scraper (NOT METAL) to gently scrape it off. Wipe with a microfiber cloth to clean off remaining residue.

I don't know about the walls, but for carpet and furniture, if there is remaining wax residue after the ice and scraping, get a paper bag and place it over the residue. Then take an iron on low heat (no steam) and run it over the paper bag. The iron will melt the wax and the paper bag will absorb it. NOTE: do not move the paper bag when the iron is on it, you will smear the wax. Instead, lift the iron off, lift the bag straight up and if need be use a clean section of the bag. (I tear off the "used" portion so I don't run the risk of transfer). Then clean with a mild appropriate cleaner and dry with a microfiber cloth.

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