Step-By-Step Guide to Cleaning Paraffin Wax Machine

Step 1 – Warm Up the Remaining Wax

Waiting for the wax to cool down before you remove them from the machine is not the smartest strategy, since room temperature wax tends to stick and is harder to remove from the pot. Maintaining the remaining wax at a warm temperature is the best way to go but be careful not to burn your hands. 

Step 2 – Save What Can be Stored

Say there is a good amount of wax left in the pot, pour it while it is hot into a new container which you can store for later use. You can always recycle your wax if you store it in a well-sterilized container and the wax has not been used for double-dipping or gone through any other form of contamination.

Step 3 – Use Wax Strips

After removing what is left, you can go in with a paper or a cloth wax strip to rid the machine of wax residues. Kindly refrain from cotton pads since these tend to break apart and stick to the paste, making it even harder for you to clean. Some estheticians swear by couch rolls with wax remover oils. 

Step 4 – Sterilize the Waxing Pot

To rid your products of bacteria, you ought to sterilize all the non-disposable items you have worked with, including tweezers, metallic spatulas, or the aluminum pots of the paraffin wax machine itself where you pour the max to melt in. It is not always feasible to get your equipment professionally sterilized, but we recommend using UV towel warmer sterilizers, sterilizing sprays, or simply boiling water.

Step 5 – Apply Oils to the Wax Warmer

If you notice any drips or stains in the wax warmer, you can remove them with mineral oil and a cloth. However, be extra cautious of the product you use as solvents or acidic cleaners can damage the plastic parts of your wax warmer, and cause cracks or premature deterioration. 

Step 6 – Place Paper Collars for Extra Protection

To reduce the appearance of wax stains on the warmer, we recommend placing paper collars around the container to prevent wax from falling onto the machine’s surface during treatments.

What Not to Do When Cleaning Your Paraffin Wax Machine

Now that you are clear with how to clean your paraffin wax machine like a pro, let us discuss the things you should avoid when cleaning and using the machine. Here are some dos and don’ts you need to know: 

1. Don’t Heat Without Wax in the Pot

Heating up the pot of your machine without wax in it will cause it to overheat and its electrical system to deteriorate.

2. Don’t Leave the Heater On All Night

Even if you use your wax warmer every day, leaving it on with wax inside throughout the night will shorten its lifespan and increase the chances of wax contamination, not to mention it is also very dangerous for you and your clients (if you are a professional esthetician).

3. Don’t Soak the Device in Water

If the warmer gets messy, resist the urge to soak the entire device in water. As a matter of fact, water does not remove wax very well hence better to use mineral-based wax remover oil.

4. Cut Off Power Supply Before Cleaning

Wait for the wax to heat before removing it, but never, ever do it with the device plugged in. Turn it off and unplug in, then, remove the wax out of the wax and clean the device carefully.

Conclusion

Whether you use wax warmers or a microwave to heat your paraffin waxes, proper maintenance is imperative is key to maintaining proper hygiene standards—this is especially important if you are running a waxing business.

FAQs

1. How often should you clean a paraffin bath?

Ideally speaking, you should clean your paraffin bath every 25 treatments when you start to the paraffin turns cloudy or when sediment accumulates on the bottom of the unit.

2. How many times can you reuse paraffin wax?

You can only reuse the wax should you store it in a well-sterilized container and that it has not gone through double-dipping or any sort of contamination. To be on the safe side, use only fresh wax each time you want to undergo the treatment.

3. Can I leave the paraffin wax machine on overnight?

Wax machines should never be left unattended as the heat from a wax melt can cause a fire.