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Can I pour boiling water over silver candlesticks?



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amother
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Post Tue, Oct 01 2024, 2:19 pm
One of them has wax on. Will it ruin it/bend the silver if I pour boiling water over it?
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BetsyTacy




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 01 2024, 2:22 pm
I can only say don't pour the water/hot wax down your drain.
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Amarante




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 01 2024, 2:35 pm
Wax has a much lower melting point than boiling water.

I would probably submerge in water that had called slightly and then use my fingernail to remove the softened wax.
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amother
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Post Tue, Oct 01 2024, 2:41 pm
For a menorah I read to make the wax cold and itโ€™s easy to remove
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Bnei Berak 10




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 01 2024, 2:42 pm
Not a problem If it's sterling silver
If it's covered by some coat that prevents tarnishing is would check if it's ok.
Don't let the hot water and melted wax into your drain and not even in the toilet. It will block your drains. .I have personal experience and in learned my lesson. I so it in a plastic bag and throw out the water in garbage
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zaq




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 01 2024, 3:46 pm
As long as it's real silver and not lacquered, it's fine. But don't let the wax-laden water go down the drain. Let it cool, skim the hardened wax off the top and discard.
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amother
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Post Tue, Oct 01 2024, 4:00 pm
Thanks for all advice. I'll maybe get to it later, now I'm overwhelmed again with more important jobs ๐Ÿ˜…
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Ruchi




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 01 2024, 11:00 pm
Do it with a hairdryer and then wipe away the wax with a soft non scratch fabric.
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tichellady




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 01 2024, 11:19 pm
I find it easier to deal with when they are frozen
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